5 Best Beaches in Coron

Banol Beach (also called Banul Beach) is a pretty sight thanks to the extra fine white powdery sand that could almost convince you that you are in the Maldives. The turquoise waters that gently lap Banol Beach are almost eerily beautiful, especially when the sun is shining.

Laze on the sand and top up your tan, go for a swim, snorkel, or enjoy sea kayaking surrounded by the pristine natural décor. Banol is only about 160 metres long, but hosts a good choice of bars and restaurants. You have to join an island-hopping tour or hire a private boat to get here.

Atwayan Beach is nestled at the bottom of a tiny bay located on the northwest coast of Coron Island. The strip of sand is no longer than 100 metres, and you’ll find a cool bar and restaurant serving seafood, local and international dishes located toward the southern end of the beach.

Atwayan Beach’s limestone karst backdrop covered with tropical trees and plants is simply stunning. Its waters offer great snorkelling and the sandy expanse is much less crowded than Banol Beach. Similarly to Banol, you have to join an island-hopping tour or hire a private boat to get here.

Malcapuya is a small island approximately 800 metres at its longest by 180m wide at its widest. It is located a 1.5-hour boat trip from Coron Town, between Tampel and Bulacao Islands to the south of Coron Bay. Malcapuya Island is surrounded by a splendid beach and offers great snorkelling opportunities. You can buy fresh coconut water and other drinks on site.

Malcapuya is a popular stop-off point on local island-hopping tour itineraries that also include Banana and Bulog Dos Islands. This tour costs around 1,500 pesos.

Also known as CYC Beach, Coron Youth Club is the only public beach in Coron. Located south of Uson Island, about 6 km from Coron Town proper, CYC Beach is part of a tiny island surrounded by an impressive coral reef that offers an outstanding snorkelling spot.

The central area of this approximately 10,000-sq-m island is covered with thick vegetation that provides welcome shade during the hottest hours of the day. CYC Beach can be visited during day trips by bangka, a local motorized outrigger canoe. 

Smith Point Beach is nestled in an almost circular small bay located just south of Banol Beach on the northwest coast of Coron Island. The beach itself is less than 100 metres in length and the bay features splendid limestone karst formations dotted all around its crystal clear waters.

Smith Point Beach offers great swimming and snorkelling as the bay hosts lively coral reefs that house a multitude of marine species, including plentiful starfish. You’ll find a few beach shacks here at which you can enjoy fresh drinks and food. Smith Point Beach can get crowded at times because many day trips make a stop here.