Posted by geemiz | Posted in Byahe Pilipinas, Cebu | Posted on 15-11-2018
Tags: Tabuelan
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Tabuelan Travel Guide
Most of you have heard about the beauty of Maravilla Public Beach in Tabuelan and I can attest that its powdery white sand beach and pristine blue water is worth the visit, BUT read on to know if the place is for you, when is the perfect time to visit Maravillosa Park or Maravilla Public Beach, where is the perfect spot to set up your tent and where to stay.
Sunday situation in Maravilla Public Beach
How to Get There
Buses and v-hire are available in going to Tabuelan but are limited. The other option is via Tuburan in which there are more buses. Cebu north road that passes Mandaue, Consolacion, Danao, and Sogod is the route of the bus while v-hire’s route is via the Transcentral highway. (Click Here on How to Go To Tabuelan)
Whitesand beach and turquoise water of Maravilla Beach
Maravilla Public Beach
The splendor of Maravilla Public Beach in Tabuelan has spread like wildfire last year (2017), thus the reason for more and more people wanting to visit the place. Pitched tent all over the public beach is a typical weekend sight.
Never had I seen such tents 🙂
Drinking, eating, singing and laughing the whole night through is the vibe. It is perfect for a group or family outing. If a quiet laid back beach is what you are after then Maravilla Beach on a weekend is not for you. Visit the place on a weekday (Monday to Friday) except holidays then I can say that you will have a great time. Another option is to stay on private beaches outside Maravilla Public Beach.
Friends enjoying the white sand
Where to Stay
Tabuelan may be miles away from the city but you would not expect a tiny town to have various options for accommodation. There are private resorts with their own white sand beach, but most resorts in Tabuelan are located at Maravilla where they all shared the Maravilla Public White Sand Beach.
Setting up a Tent in Maravilla Beach
Public Cottage for Rent in Maravilla Beach Tabuelan
Places to stay near the shoreline of Maravilla Beach
Resorts and Pension House outside Maravilla Public Beach
What to Do
• Swimming in the cold blue water.
• Bonding with the people you are with. One advantage of Maravilla is it has a limited globe and smart signal so you have to put off your mobile phone.
• Enjoy Maravilla’s picture-perfect sunset.
• Enjoy the beautiful night sky.
• Delight in fresh fish, sea urchins, clams, seashells and other kinds of seafood.
What to Expect
• The place is a tent city at 5:00 pm to 7:00 am.
• No restaurants at the beach. Sari-sari stores are available in the vicinity but with basic options.
• The market is far, so bring food essentials.
Pro Tips
1. If you wanted a quiet space then stay farther from the central public area which is near the barangay hall. Facing the sea go farther left, farther from Costa Blanca till you see a store and coconut trees. I have seen people pitching tents there and it had actually a good space. You can also go farther right where Metroland Resort is located.
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2. On the weekends, there are fewer people from 7:00 am to 10:00 am. People start to arrive before lunch at 11:30 am.
3. Sunday has the most number of people. People who stayed overnight from Saturday and families who are having a day tour on Sunday.
4. When you plan to have a tent then be there by 3:00 pm to start looking for a perfect place then set it up at 5:00 pm some private areas allow you to set it up earlier but asks higher rates compared to the public shoreline.
5. 24/7 sari-sari store near the cottages that also sells barbeque and grilled fish. They also have pancit canton, noodles, and 3in1 coffee.
6. Bring your own food or buy meat and fish at the market for grilling.
7. If you want a hippie tent vibe then pitch your tent in the center of the Public Beach which is near the barangay hall entrance.
8. A bigger store is available farther than Costa Blanca. They sell some dishes, barbeque, grilled fish, tempura, cold drinks, and chips. They have a bathroom and restroom for only 15 pesos.
The eatery on the far end of Costa Blanca
9. Public bathroom and restroom are also available for minimal amount but the line can grow crazy and there are times that water is limited so be patient or you can swim early in the morning till 9:00 am enough for you to have your photo ops with the bright sea and sky then you will be earlier from everyone else to use the bathroom.
10. To avoid the flock of people in Maravilla either visit during the weekday or stay farther from the crowd. Pitch your tent farther from the center.
11. Rent a room, locked cottage or a set up your tent on a fenced or well-lighted area for safety.
12. Sari-sari store in the area sells the basic needs like ice, cold drinks, soy sauce, vinegar, charcoal/uling, mineral water, soap, and shampoo.
Other Things to do in Tabuelan
• Experience Tabuelan’s Floating Restaurant.
• Visit the bamboo boardwalk at Tigbawan.
• A quick stop at the memorial plaque at Olivio
• Beach hopping.
Maravilla Public beach may not be that same laid-back public beach but it has its own charm that we cannot resist, so still, we highly recommend visiting Maravilla and the whole town of Tabuelan.
Updated: March 1, 2020
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If you have traveled to Maravilla Beach or Tabuelan just recently and found any misinformation on this article, kindly contact Geemiz through comment down below or through social media and we would gladly update the details listed here.
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