Paliton Beach
A small white-sand beach in San Juan on the west coast, with coconut palms leaning over the sea. It is widely regarded as the most beautiful sunset beach on the island.
Paliton Beach lies in Paliton village in San Juan, at the westernmost tip of the island. Turn off the ring road onto a dirt track lined with coconut palms to reach it. The beach is short, but the sand is fine and the water shallow and clear. Several coconut palms lean out over the sea and make a classic photo spot. In the evening, the sun sets directly over the water, with the distant mountain silhouettes of Negros Island forming the island's most famous sunset view. There are no large resorts, and facilities are simple. Entry is usually free, or there is only a small parking fee. Nearby, the Tubod Marine Sanctuary offers snorkelling among corals and tropical fish (fee charged), and there are small attractions such as Capilay Spring Park. Note: shallow waters have many corals and sea urchins, so wear protective footwear. The dirt roads are unlit after dark, so ride slowly.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Capilay Spring Park
- Tubod Marine Sanctuary
- St. Francis of Assisi Church, Siquijor
- Lugnason Falls
- Cantabon Cave
- Guiwanon Spring Park
- Mount Bandilaan Nature Park
- Old Enchanted Balete Tree