Some of the best beach days are the simplest. Find a quiet stretch of fine sand, grab a bucket and build: towers, moats, walls and whole sand cities, decorated with shells and driftwood washed up by the tide.
Best sand for building
Fine, slightly damp sand holds its shape best. The white sand at Twin Rock Beach Resort, the sandbar of Bitaog Beach in the Palumbanes, Toytoy Beach in Bagamanoc, Carangyan Beach in Pandan and Marilima Beach are all great places to dig in.
Tips
Build just above the waterline where the sand is wet but safe from waves, and pack the sand firmly before you carve. Bring a small shovel and a bucket, and take your trash home so the beach stays beautiful for the next family.
Where to do it
5 spots across Catanduanes. Tap one for directions, fees and photos.
What to bring
- Bucket and small shovel
- Hat and reef-safe sunscreen
- Drinking water
- A bag for your trash
