I learned about Burot beach from travel blogs while browsing the net to plan for a quick beach trip for our family. Since Batangas was the best bet at that time, I tried to get away from the usual beach destinations in the area. I opted for a more secluded place and a less crowded option so I chose the road less traveled, thus, the Burot beach.
Although the blogs made it clear that visiting Burot beach is a backpacking experience, I still pushed through since I thought the place would be worth it. But surprise, surprise!
We survived backpacking for uhmmm 3 hours. But everything happened in a flash. After we got in at our destination, we pitched in our tent immediately, cooked our lunch quickly, dipped in the water a bit, changed our clothes as fast as we can and left the place in a jiffy.
Personally, the place did not make up for the hours of travel (4-5 hours), transportation expense (2,000 gas & toll), food (2,000 lunch and dinner), and entrance fee (390; 65 x 6 per head excluding the driver and 2 kids). Unless, you opt for an overnight stay, you will not enjoy the place. Stay overnight and stargaze. It is romantic that way.
Burot beach in Calatagan, Batangas is owned by SM Group of Companies. It is a private beach but it is open to public for a fee. It is not yet developed so if you plan to go there expect an ultimate backpacking moment.
The road going to the beach from the highway of Calatagan is a bit rough and dusty. Bring a car or better yet a Service Utility Vehicle (SUV). There are no cottages available around so bring your own tent. The bathrooms and toilets are all filthy. The view of the blue green sea is good, though. The water is calm.
A trip to Burot beach is recommended for hardcore backpackers, but if you are not, it would be better to stick to more popular beach resorts in the area.
The experience hit me hard and made me realize that backpacking is really not my thing. Which is good. Hah.
Although the blogs made it clear that visiting Burot beach is a backpacking experience, I still pushed through since I thought the place would be worth it. But surprise, surprise!
We survived backpacking for uhmmm 3 hours. But everything happened in a flash. After we got in at our destination, we pitched in our tent immediately, cooked our lunch quickly, dipped in the water a bit, changed our clothes as fast as we can and left the place in a jiffy.
Personally, the place did not make up for the hours of travel (4-5 hours), transportation expense (2,000 gas & toll), food (2,000 lunch and dinner), and entrance fee (390; 65 x 6 per head excluding the driver and 2 kids). Unless, you opt for an overnight stay, you will not enjoy the place. Stay overnight and stargaze. It is romantic that way.
Burot beach in Calatagan, Batangas is owned by SM Group of Companies. It is a private beach but it is open to public for a fee. It is not yet developed so if you plan to go there expect an ultimate backpacking moment.
The road going to the beach from the highway of Calatagan is a bit rough and dusty. Bring a car or better yet a Service Utility Vehicle (SUV). There are no cottages available around so bring your own tent. The bathrooms and toilets are all filthy. The view of the blue green sea is good, though. The water is calm.
A trip to Burot beach is recommended for hardcore backpackers, but if you are not, it would be better to stick to more popular beach resorts in the area.
The experience hit me hard and made me realize that backpacking is really not my thing. Which is good. Hah.
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| The beach |
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| The clear waters |
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| Rocks |
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| Happy kid under the sun |
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| Tents for set up |
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