Surprised by Alubihod Beach in Guimaras

The last time I've been to Alubihod Beach in Nueva Valencia, Guimaras was probably about ten years ago. I've been here for several times already so I wasn't really excited to see the beach after all those years. However, the memories of how it looks are still fresh in my mind -- the beach is short, just a bit better than the ones we have in Iloilo but not half as good as Boracay. Having been to the best beaches in the country such as El Nido and Caramoan, Alubihod Beach was nowhere in my list of top ten. Heck, there are even better beaches in Guimaras than Alubihod.


After a quick but wonderful trip to Guisi Beach, my tricycle driver took me to our next destination, Alubihod Beach, the most popular jump-off point for the island hopping activity. This was the main reason why I pushed through with this day trip to Guimaras -- to experience island hopping which, to my knowledge, was never offered way back. We used to visit this beach for our high school excursions or weekend getaway with friends only. It is very accessible from Iloilo City and more affordable as compared to Boracay.

The trip from Guisi to Alubihod took about 30 minutes. We arrived at Raymen Beach Resort, one of the most popular resorts in Guimaras located in Alubihod, at around 1:30 PM. My tricycle driver/tour guide accompanied me to the registration area for island hopping but I said I needed to take my lunch first. I placed my order at the resort's restaurant and was told that the food will be served in 20 minutes (which is way too long for someone who is starving already!). So despite my rumbling stomach, I took the opportunity to go to the beach to take some photos while lunch was being prepared. Besides, I didn't want to waste any time.


As I slowly walked down to the beach while passing through the beachfront cottages, the memories of my trips to this place started to come out. From being feeling hungry, I was in awe upon seeing the beach for the first time again. I couldn't believe the images of Alubihod that are in my mind were a lot different from what I'm seeing at that very moment. A lot has changed about Alubihod Beach -- the sand looks whiter and finer and the water, more pristine.




I don't know why my impression of this beach has changed tremendously. I've been to some of the top beaches in the country and those have certainly heightened my standard for a good beach. Probably those who have seen this place for the first time may not be impressed, but for someone who had seen it ten years ago, seeing Alubihod Beach once again was such a wondrous surprise. It's more beautiful now than ever!

Did Alubihod Beach changed naturally over time? Or did I just ignore and not appreciate its beauty before? These were my questions but one thing I'm happy about is how Alubihod Beach is well-maintained despite it being touristy. It could get very crowded every weekend and the sprouting of new resorts will draw more tourists for sure. Perhaps how the locals take care of the beach is the main reason why it never lost its pristine beauty over the years.




If you plan to stay overnight or for a few days in Alubihod Beach, here's the contact information of one of the beachfront resorts:

Raymen Beach Resort
Poblacion, Nueva Valencia, Guimaras
Telephone No.: (033) 396-0252    
Secondary No.: (033) 396-0383    
Mobile number: 09185207271

Room rate starts at P600 for double fan room and P1,350 for double aircon room. They also have picnic huts for rent for day trippers at P400 and functions rooms.


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36 comments:

Pinoy Adventurista said...

i love how you captured Alubihod Beach... awesome! :)

Pinoy Travel Freak said...

Thanks Mervz! :-)

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Noks Sosa I SiningFactory.com said...

Guimaras is such a beautiful place. Your post took me there for a while. I love all the photos. Everything is refreshing, the blue sky and the clear water. Sarap!

Jonathan Diesta said...

Pristine aquamarine waters makes my vacation in an island very exciting

Franc Ramon said...

The pictures look so crisp and real. The water is so clear and the sands look so fine. Looks like a nice place to visit.

Traveling Morion said...

luv the way u shots, ganda ng mga photos! clear water, beautiful nature wow!

Brenna Bustamante said...

OMG. ang ganda lang! hindi ko din alam yan! inggit ako! thanks for the heads-up. hopefully next summer. :) yiii!

Eigroj Stain said...

Grabe ang dami talagang magagandang lugar sa pinas--- this one is a perfect place for a vacation-- the place looks so relaxing -- tamang tama if u want to escape from the crowded city and from work.

Gemma| My Dailies said...

parang post cards mga pics! ang ganda!

Mark said...

Parang ang sarap mag beach jan. The water is so clear! :D

Trisha Kue U said...

Beautifullllllllllll place there!! :D

athena bellotindos said...

the blue-green water is just beautiful. ganyang kulay talaga ang laging hanap ko sa beach.

Aylin vedad said...

Such a Paradise! The water is clear. I like your beautiful photos.

mishidems said...

Sometimes we oversee things, that when we go back to it after a little separation, makes us see it in a different light :)

Love the pics! :)

Francis Balgos said...

I miss Alubihod..
and its really surprising, its a place flock by Ilonggos..
and now its getting national attention!
thanks to your effort!

marrimye said...

GREAT photos
MAGNIFICENT view of the beach and
EXCELLENT job for you who captured them.

Pinoy Travel Freak said...

Thanks! will let you know! :)

Pinoy Travel Freak said...

Thanks! You should visit Guimaras soon! :)

Pinoy Travel Freak said...

Me too! :)

Pinoy Travel Freak said...

Thanks to the great weather too. The photos turned out good! :)

Pinoy Travel Freak said...

Thanks! Guimaras is a must-visit! :)

Pinoy Travel Freak said...

I hope you could visit Guimaras soon! :)

Pinoy Travel Freak said...

True, lots of beautiful places to see talaga! :) Guimaras is a great getaway spot for a relaxing vacation. :)

Pinoy Travel Freak said...

Thanks! The place is just beautiful. :)

Pinoy Travel Freak said...

Yes, the beach is really nice. Sarap din mag-swim. :)

Pinoy Travel Freak said...

Alubihod Beach is such a beauty. :)

Pinoy Travel Freak said...

Same here. It's nice to swim in a crystal clear water and relax on a beautiful beach. :)

Pinoy Travel Freak said...

Thanks! Alubihod Beach is paradise! :)

Pinoy Travel Freak said...

I hope you can visit it again soon. :)

Pinoy Travel Freak said...

Thanks! :)

ian | going places said...

It's beauty remains the same until now! I've just visited Alubihod last July and it was one of the most gorgeous beach of the country. Clean and well-maintain and so picturesque too! By the way, what SLR camera you are using? All of the beach pictures are so clear, very-detailed and color-rich. Your lens has truly captured the beauty of Alubihod Beach.

Byaheng Jologs Weng Bulaon said...

Very helpful blog to me for my forth-coming solo backpacking in Guimaras....
Thanks for sharing your experiences...
Goodluck and happy travel...Godspeed...

Pinoy Travel Freak said...

Glad to know you were able to visit Guimaras. :) I'm using Nikon D5100. :)

Pinoy Travel Freak said...

Hello, thanks for dropping by. Enjoy your visit to the mango capital of the Philippines! :)

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