I had the
chance to visit my hometown and take a break from busy work plus travels. It
took me two years to have this great time - a long vacation in the place where
I truly belong, a place that will forever be called my “home”.
The
moment the bus began to travel from Alabang going to Lucena, my excitement meter
also started to rise. Yep, the elation to see the present look of the
environment where I grew up and played; and dreamed to travel, explore, and discover.
I
remember riding and top loading (riding on the roof!) on a jeepney from home to
school during my skul bukol days. Also the mountain hiking every summer to
harvest guavas and duhat in the wild only to end up swimming in seawater
lagoons we called locally as Lalao. At yan ang masarap pag laking probinsya! Yeah, those childhood experiences and
memories never fade and will forever be treasured.
So that’s
the premier hehehe. Maybe I should write a separate post regarding Traveling
Morion’s Childhood, and how he got and decided to use the name “Morion” hahaha.
The 3-hour travel from Alabang to Lucena is too short compared to more than 2 years of being away from my “home”.
By the
way, this series aims to promote beautiful and interesting spots in my beloved Marinduque
Province – the home of the famous Moriones Festival and The Heart of the
Philippines.
So let's start with Poctoy White Beach in my beloved hometown, Torrijos...
POCTOY WHITE BEACH
Poctoy White Beach is a must see when you visit my hometown – Torrijos, Marinduque. Its approximately 1 kilometer stretch of white-sand beach offers visitors a unique beach experience. One of the "heart of the Philippines’" gems, this public beach is colloquial to perfect summer get-away!
POCTOY WHITE BEACH
Poctoy White Beach is a must see when you visit my hometown – Torrijos, Marinduque. Its approximately 1 kilometer stretch of white-sand beach offers visitors a unique beach experience. One of the "heart of the Philippines’" gems, this public beach is colloquial to perfect summer get-away!
Facing
the Sibuyan Sea, the waves are not so big and strong – kids will surely enjoy
swimming; the beach area is wide – simply perfect for beach sports. The
amazing view from the beach of the province’s highest peak, The Mt. Malindig, is also a superb
addition!
Travel Notes: Poctoy
White Beach is a public beach. You have to pay the P25 entrance fee. Renting of
cottage costs P200 only. Camping is allowed. There are no
restaurants in the area, only karinderya and sari
sari-stores. From time to time, fishermen are docking in the beach area with
fresh-caught seafoods/fishes like Yellow Fin, Dorado, Galunggong, Sardines, and
squids. You can buy and ask the canteen owners to cook for you – for a cheap
cooking charge.
POCTOY WHITE BEACH
Location : Barangay Poctoy, Torrijos, Marinduque
Category: Public Beach
Entrance Fee : P25.00
Cottage Fee : P200.00
WHERE TO STAY
- CRB Pension House – Brgy. Poblacion, Torrijos | 15 minutes tricycle/jeepney ride from Poctoy White Beach (west)
- Mixt Apartelle – Brgy. Poblacion, Torrijos | Mobile: +63.919.3668090
- Briones Apartelle – Brgy. Poblacion, Torrijos | Mobile: +63.919.5230697
- Rendevouz Beach Resort – Brgy. Poctoy, Torrijos | fronting the beach area | Mobile:+63.919.5150560
- Village Sunrise Inn – Brgy. Poblacion, Torrijos |Mobile: 09209093674 |E-mail: ferman@villagesunriseinn.com | Website: http://www.villagesunriseinn.com
- Beach Club Cagpo (Private Homestay Resort) – Brgy. Cagpo, Torrijos | 10 to 15 minutes tricycle/jeepney ride from Poctoy (east) | Mobile: +63.921.9932537 (Harry) | Website: vww.clubcagpo.tk
- Jovita’s Paradise – Brgy. Cagpo, Torrijos | 10 to 15 minutes tricycle/jeepney ride from Poctoy (east) | Mobile: +63.920.6293515
- Duds Place Beach Resort – Brgy. Poctoy, Torrijos | walking distance/tricycle ride | Mobile:+63.920.7106603
- Cloma’s Residence – Brgy. Poctoy, Torrijos | walking distance/ tricycle ride | Mobile:+63.920.7106603
- Marilou & Hanspeter Homestay – Brgy. Poctoy, Torrijos | walking distance/tricycle | Mobile:+63.921.7516930
HOW TO GET THERE
By Land and Sea
From Metro Manila, ride in a bus bound to Grand Central Terminal of Lucena City (Quezon) where passenger jeepneys and tricycles bound to Talao-Talao Port are available. To avoid the hassle of transferring from one transport to another, better to find buses with direct route to Talao-talao (Dalahican) Port. Travel time from Metro Manila to Talao-talao Port is approximately 3-4 hours depending on traffic in Laguna and Quezon.
From Talao-talao (Dalahican) Port, there are RoRo vessels with regular trip to the island province (Balanacan Port). Travel time (from Lucena to Marinduque) ranges from 3-4 hours. There are no fastcrafts servicing Lucena-Marinduque as of this writing.
- From Balanacan Port in Mogpog, ride in a van/jeep bound for Sta. Cruz. At Sta. Cruz Terminal, ride in a jeepney with route going to Torrijos – 1 hour travel time. Tell the driver to drop you off at Poctoy White Beach – 1 hour travel time.
By Air
There is a charter plane servicing Manila-Marinduque route. Check AirJuan’s website for further details.
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Looks like a good place for a swim! Looking forward to your Marinduque series — I have never been to your province!
ReplyDeleteYey! Thanks for dropping here Mustachio :) Indeed a worth to visit in Marinduque. plan your trip now bro- there's a lot of reasons why u should visit Marinduque :)
ReplyDeleteI will. After you tell all about the province! :D More please.
DeleteI am well entertained the way you describe places you visited. There is a feeling on it as I sense it.
ReplyDeleteYey, Got more inspiration to blog - Thanks sir Gil!
DeleteThere are a lot of great beaches in Marinduque. I've been to Bellarocca but I guess I have to explore more of Marinduque.
ReplyDeleteA lot more to explore and discover bro! Thanks for dropping here :)
DeleteIf there's one thing that I unfortunately did not explore in Marinduque... it's the beaches! Hey, Torrijos was all that good to take a vacay, anyway. Looking forward to make a come back there in the island soon and hit the beach! Hehehe!
ReplyDeleteYey, Go slickmaster! White beach is perfect get-away this coming summer
DeleteI miss going to the beach! :]
ReplyDeletehttp://geejaytravellog.blogspot.com/
Thanks for dropping here Geejay!you should include this beach on your list
DeleteOh so you're from Marinduque! :) I have never been to that part of the country. Poctoy Beach seems really like a great summer getaway destination.
ReplyDeleteYeap :) that's why I called myself Morion :) Thanks for dropping here roch :)
DeleteI never been to Marinduque but I know it's a wonderful place. The white beaches there are just another paradise that everyone should explore.
ReplyDeleteIndeed a wonderful place! Thanks for dropping here Jhove
DeleteKabayan! Great write up. I was thinking of collaboration to promote our provinces tourism. Let invite other travel bloggers to have a tour in the province. This will be best during holyweek. Local tourism department must be involved too? What do you think? Lets make it! - Billy of Galaero Escape Travels
ReplyDeleteWow, Ok yan Kabayan! Will find/add you in FB - to talk about that collab for our dear island province :) Thanks for dropping here also!
DeleteLet's talk about it one of these days!'
ReplyDeleteI always want to visit Marinduque. As a matter of fact I even suggested your province for our next team summer getaway. Good thing was able to find your blog. Now I have the place to present to them. Im just hoping they will consider it. Looking forward to explore Marinduque and discover its special thing to offer. :)
ReplyDeleteHave a nice day!
- G
Gusto ko dito huhu
ReplyDeleteWait for us Marindoque, we'll be there this weekend. Sa wakas mapapasyalan din kita though magkatabing province lang tayo. Alam mo ba sa gabi, may times na tanaw namin sa aming bayan sa Pitogo Quezon ang liwanag ng ilaw diyan sa inyo sa Marindoque
ReplyDeletesan po ba may pinakamurang room rates jan? sa mga hotel and apartelle? khit ndi po masyado mganda basta pwede pgiwanan ng mga gmit.
ReplyDeletehello,
DeleteYou can directly contact them po- I posted their contacts. With regards sa pwedeng iwanan ang gamit, I assure you, Marinduque is one of the few provinces na zero crime rate at kahit matulog o umalis na open ang bahay, walang mawawala :)
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merun ba bahay kubo sa may beach na pwedeng tulugan overnight?
ReplyDeleteCheck Rendevouz Beach Resort harap lang yun ng mismong white beach :)
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Meron po bang resort na may room na walking distance lang sa beach?
ReplyDelete-DM
hi! thank you for posting the list of possible places to stay and most importantly their contact numbers. are there other accomodations, though, not too fancy like a lodging house or maybe just a house with a room for rent, like a boarding house? salamat!
ReplyDeleteHello,
DeleteSorry for this super late response- been busy the past few months. I'll just ask some friends who actually live in Poctoy and update this post.
Best regards
Hello,
DeleteSorry for this super late response- been busy the past few months. I'll just ask some friends who actually live in Poctoy and update this post.
Best regards
is Torrojiros near to Boac? We are planning to go to Marinduque this coming holyweek.
ReplyDeleteHello,
DeleteSorry for this super later reply.
Around 2-3 hours (estimated) - by jeep or van
Thank you for dropping here!
Hello,
DeleteSorry for this super later reply.
Around 2-3 hours (estimated) - by jeep or van
Thank you for dropping here!
Hello.. what is your top recommendation lodge in the above mentioned place to stay?? thank you very much mwa
ReplyDeleteTaga- Marinduque din ako. I read your post before making my write up regarding Poctoy White Beach.I have put your website as my reference. Thank you.
ReplyDeleteThanks Kabayan Angel :) I'll check your blog :)
Deletemalalaki po ba ang alon this nov.?
ReplyDeleteHello,
DeleteSorry sa sobrang late na reply :) No worries po sa alon, always calm ang dagat pa (sa) marinduque- of course wag lang may forecast na bagyo :)
Thank you for this, Jeffrey!
ReplyDeleteI've been to Marinduque, to Maniwaya Island and to Tres Reyes Islands as well. They were incredible! would like to come back and visit Poctoy White Beach too. This travel guide will surely come in handy.
Thank you for joining the Blog Carnival! :)
Looks like a beautiful beach! Doesn't look crowded for a public beach, too! Will look out for this one day when I go to Marinduque. :)
ReplyDeleteHI MAM/SIR GSTO SNA NMIN PUMUNTA THIS HOLLYWEEK WITH MY FRIENDS...KYA LANG FULLY BOOK N DAW LAHAT ANG PD PAG STAYAN..SAN PA KYA ME MLAPIT N AVAILABLE PA TY
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