TANGKAAN BEACH RESORT: A ROCKY PARADISE



Tangkaan Beach in Padre Burgos, Southern Leyte is the only white sand that can be found in the whole mainland of Leyte. The beach in the Eastern part of Leyte is made of black sand, while in the Western part it is mostly of pebbles and stone and rocks. However, Tangkaan beach proves to be different. Not only has it white sand for the beach but it also has some beautiful rock formations. The sea is clear and surprisingly it has beautiful corals teeming with small fishes just two or three meters from the shore during low tides. 



















The name itself has a story. "Tangka" means attempt. In the past, there have been several attempts by the Moros to raid the place, but they could not get to land their boats because of the strong currents. 
When you look into the pictures,  without having clue where this place is, you would immediately assume this is somewhere in Palawan,  yes? But NO,  you're wrong. This is Tangkaan Beach. 


PALAWAN

TANGKAAN














This beautiful beach with pictures rocks formations lies on the Southern part of Southern Leyte. It's name comes from the Visayan vernacular, "tangka-an" which means "entrance" in English. It is located in the town of Padre Burgos where you can also get a view of the historical Limasawa Island. The shoreline which spans to approximately 9 meters is covered with fine, white sand. A perfect place for those who seek serenity and solitude






You might ask,  How to get there?  
Well,  Tangkaan Beacg is now more accessible to local  and foreign tourists, alike. Roads going to the beach is now concreted, unlike a decade ago. Form Tacloban Airport, you can ride a van or a bus which route is bound for Maasin, Southern Leyte. You can drop by Padre Burgos town plaza or in its wharfs. From there, you can ride a tricycle which will bring you to Tangkaan Beach in just a matter of 15 minutes. 


MUNICIPAL OFFICE OF PADRE BURGOS

TACLOBAN AIRPORT

















The entrance fee is only Five pesos(P5.00). Concrete benches and tables are available for rent for P100.00 only. In the beach, you can do a lot of activities such as:
  1. SNORKELING
  2. BOATING
  3. DIVING, ETC.


















True to its name, Tangkaan Beach is indeed a gateway to a lot of adventures. Not only making Southern Leyte a bastion of potentials for tourism but also the Best Place for beach bums and aficionados to find rest, relaxation and retreat.




"LET THE WAVES KISS YOUR FEET AND THE SAND BE YOUR SEAT"
come and see Gods creature







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