Where? Mainland El Nido
Access? By land. 5 to 7 minutes from El Nido Town via tricycle. Just say the magic words: “Pops District” or “Republica Sunset Bar”.
Limestone Cliffs? A big one at the northern end.
Palm Trees / Coconut Trees? Just pockets of it. It’s an incoherent mishmash of ubiquitous tropical flora.
Sand Quality? Fine but a bit average light grey sand, with an unwelcome mixture of mud in some parts.
Water? It’s ankle-deep, so you can see the sandy bottom and be wary of sea urchins.
Sunset? The best things in life are free. That’s a yes, with minimal effort. The one in Las Cabanas requires a fair amount of walking.
Best time for photography? Thirty minutes before sunset up until blue hour and twilight.
Crowded? At 1.5 to roughly 2kms long, it has every reason not to be. Except for the areas with beach bars: Panorama, Republica Sunset Bar and Pops District.
Author’s Note? I have a lot. Want low key luxe in the mainland? That’s Frangipani El Nido for you. Try the Lechon Fiesta there, even if you’re just passing by. On a budget? Suites by Eco Hotel. Altrove Pizza has a branch in Pops District that a lot less crowded than the main one in El Nido Town. You can also try La Lupa if you want an alternative. Third Wave Coffee? The Cavern. Want the best seat in Republica Sunset Bar? Go there an hour before sunset, sit at the bar facing Bacuit Bay, the one behind the wooden beam. Still better than an SPF 70 sunscreen. No pain, no gain. If you want a younger, hipper vibe (at the expense of a commanding view though), there’s Panorama.
Intimate destination wedding + travel couple photos at Corong-Corong Beach in El Nido, Palawan, Philippines. Destination wedding photography in Southeast Asia x redsheep. Color remastered using redsheep Chromavictrix 160MC+, March 2022.