Where? Lagen Island.
Access? Private. El Nido Resorts guests only. (i.e., Miniloc and Pangulasian guests can also go here via scheduled day trips.)
Limestone Cliffs? Yes. Same as with Miniloc: they welcome you with open arms, and cradle your back as you sleep. And figuratively as well.
Palm Trees / Coconut Trees? Yes, a decent row of ‘em at the poolside.
Sand Quality? There’s a small, pocket beach. A bit shelly and is primarily used for beaching kayaks and paddleboards.
Then there’s Cove 2 which you can access via kayak, a “there in a jiffy” speedboat ride, or a 40++ minute rainforest trek. Not exactly sure. Might be longer than that. That was three years ago. The sand is also shelly. Same as my advice for Miniloc: join the day trip to Entalula for that powdery white sand experience. Almost like Boracay, minus the crowds, plus the limestone cliffs.
Water? Clear. I’m sure you’ll enjoy your stay in one of the water cottages.
Sunset? Yes Virginia, there is.
Best time for photography? Golden hour for warm and moody lighting. Morning if you want sunlight on the limestone cliffs.
Shooting on their iconic jetty or limestone cliffs? Avoid the late afternoon shadows.
Crowded? Not at all. Enjoy that sought-after privacy that you were craving for.
Author’s Note? Going to Lagen Cove 2? Ditch the speedboat. Take the unforgettable (but admittedly arduous) forest trek from the resort. Or perhaps, a kayak.
Burn some calories first. Then order a burger and some chips or fries. And Coke. Then burn ‘em again on your way back.
Intimate destination weddings + renewal of vows + elopement wedding photos at Lagen Island Resort in El Nido, Palawan, Philippines. Destination wedding photography in Southeast Asia x redsheep. Color remastered using redsheep Chromavictrix 160MC+, March 2022.