Salagdoong Beach
A white-sand cove in Maria town on the northeast of the island, with cliff platforms for jumping into blue water from about 10 to 15 meters up.
Salagdoong Beach lies in Maria town on the northeast of the island. The entrance is through a dense trail of tall molave trees. The bay is flanked by coral cliffs with white sand in the middle, and the water is very clear. Most famous are the two concrete jumping platforms on the cliff, about 5 m and 10 to 15 m high (sources differ), which attract visitors who want to challenge cliff diving. The beach is run by a local government-managed resort, with an entrance fee of tens of pesos, and it offers restaurants and pavilion rentals. It is good for swimming, snorkeling and picnics, and local visitors come in larger numbers on weekends. It is about a 40-minute motorbike ride from Siquijor town. Note: check the tides and underwater rocks before jumping. It is safer at high tide. If you cannot swim, do not try the high platforms. Some areas of the beach have sharp rocks, so water shoes are recommended.
Opening hours
About 07:00–18:00
Nearby sights
- Our Lady of Divine Providence Church, Maria
- Tulapos Marine Sanctuary
- Kagusuan Beach
- Cambugahay Falls
- Lazi Church & Convent (San Isidro Labrador)
- Larena Triad
- Mount Bandilaan Nature Park
- Guiwanon Spring Park