Beach· Luzon (Lian, Batangas)· Philippines
Matabungkay Beach
13° 56.9′ N · 120° 37.0′ E
A wide, clear-water white-sand beach in Lian, famous for its bamboo 'balsa' rafts that families rent and anchor offshore for a floating lunch. It has been a Manila weekend escape since the 1950s.
Practical
Position: OSM node for Matabungkay Beach Resort (Bagong Pook, Matabungkay). Wikipedia: Matabungkay is known for its wide beach, clear water, creamy sand and the balsa (bamboo beach raft); locals found it in the early 1950s and cottages were built in the early 1960s. The beach faces west onto Nasugbu Bay and the South China Sea and has no yacht shelter. Talim Bay, about 2 NM north, is the nearest lee from the south. Busy on weekends and holidays.
Best for
Balsa rafts and an easy swim
Season
Nov-May; surf in SW monsoon
Nearby
- Matabungkay Balsa FestivalRight here
- Talim Bay Anchorage (Binubusan, Lian)1.6 NM away
- Lago de Oro Cable Ski Park (Calatagan)1.9 NM away
- Calatagan Public Market7.2 NM away
- Nasugbu Public Market and Waltermart7.4 NM away
- Calatagan Port (Lubang Ferries)7.6 NM away
- Nasugbu Roadstead (off Nasugbu town)7.6 NM away
- El Cocinero and L'Bulalo (J.P. Laurel Ave, Nasugbu)7.9 NM away