Beach· Mayangga Island· Philippines

Mayangga Island

14° 49.9′ N · 120° 14.1′ E

A tiny islet with a lighthouse on the western shore of Subic Bay. Subic Sailing Club calls it one of the bay's best-kept secrets for powdery sand and calm turquoise water.

Practical

OSM marks Mayanga Island and Mayanga Lighthouse at 14.832°N 120.235°E, with the Cangrejo, Gaviota and Pequeña rocks nearby. Subic Sailing Club: 1 hour under sail or 30 minutes by speedboat from the Lighthouse Marina; good for snorkelling and beach time. Anchoring details are not documented, so approach with care around the off-lying rocks.

Best for

A quick day sail and swim inside the bay