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Baybay

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Practical info — Baybay

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🌤 Weather — 5 days

📍 Nearby

Sights nearby

💡 Tips

Watch the Pacific surf, but be careful when swimming as currents can be strong.
Bring enough cash; ATMs are very limited in this coastal settlement.
Hire a habal-habal motorcycle to reach the more secluded parts of the cream-sand beach.
Visit the shore at sunrise to see the light-colored sand at its most beautiful.
Wear insect repellent or long sleeves when exploring the coconut groves nearby.

🍽 Food

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Saging na Saba

Boiled or fried cardaba bananas, a common and healthy local snack.

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Kinilaw

Fresh raw fish marinated in vinegar and spices, a staple in coastal Davao Oriental.

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Fresh Buko Juice

Drink refreshing coconut water straight from the shell at beachside stalls.

🛍 Shopping · 🧘 Quiet spots

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Village Sari-Sari Stores

Great for trying local snacks, native delicacies, and buying daily essentials.

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San Isidro Public Market

The nearby town market where you can find fresh produce and local dry goods.

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Northern End of the Beach

The quietest stretch of sand, handy for meditation and avoiding any crowds.

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Coconut Groves

Walk through the shaded plantations behind the shore for a cool and silent retreat.

Baybay is located in the municipality of Baganga in the province of Davao Oriental and faces the mighty Pacific Ocean directly. After the destruction caused by Typhoon Pablo in 2012, the settlement has recovered with admirable resilience and is today a destination for travelers seeking untouched nature and solitude. The coastal landscape here is both dramatic and beautiful. Cream Sand Long Beach is the flagship of the region. As the name suggests, this beach captivates with its fine, cream-colored sand stretching for miles. It is handy for long walks and has a peaceful atmosphere. Pacific Sands Beach Resort provides visitors with comfortable accommodation right on the ocean, where the sound of the waves and the fresh sea breeze can be fully enjoyed. The surf here can be quite strong depending on the season, increasing its appeal for nature lovers. Surrounding Baybay are also fascinating mangrove forests and lagoons that formed after the typhoon. Local cuisine is heavily based on coconuts and fresh fish. Access requires a longer drive along the scenic coastal road from Mati City or Bislig but is rewarded with spectacular views of the Pacific.