We realized, through our B.E.S.T. (Batangas for Every Summer Trip) Photo Contest in April, that Batangueños are really fond of going on trips, either with the family or the gang. It’s like not having enough of the best destinations in Batangas that every summer, we keep on coming back to a certain place and just renew the enjoyment!
Talking about summer, the nice beaches of Batangas would not be missed in planning for short vacations. Laiya in San Juan, for example, is always packed with beach bums in the whole stretch of the summer season. Perhaps because it has the most random array of resorts fit for any budget.
The beaches of Calatagan, Nagsugbu, and Lian draw thousands of beach-goers to the western part of the province. Water sports are Calatagan and Nasugbu’s main attractions while the very Pinoy ‘balsa’ (floating beach huts) in Matabungkay beach in Lian is one fun way to spend summer on the beach, literally.
A lot of the photo submissions were taken in Calatagan, Nasugbu, Laiya, Lobo, and Talisay (with the most number of photo senders).
Here are some of the destinations that Batangueños frequently visit during summer.
Lago de Oro, Calatagan, Batangas
Photo by Marie Joyce Ann Reate
Stilts Beach Resort, Calatagan, Batangas
Photo by Albert Cueto
Estrellas de Mendoza, Laiya, San Juan, Batangas
Photo by Maricel de Torres
Anilao, Mabini, Batangas
Photo by Nini Calingasan
Matabungkay Beach, Lian, Batangas
Photo by Archie Landicho
Terrazas de Punta Fuego, Nasugbu, Batangas
Photo by Jerome Natividad
To view more of the summer vacation trips (well, it’s summer anytime of the year in Batangas) of our fellow Batangueños, browse more pictures here.