Saturday, September 8, 2012

El Nido | Seven Commando Beach


EL NIDO | Seven Commando Beach 
Philippines Best Beaches


One of the most unforgettable beach to hop in El Nido, Palawan. The Seven Commandos beach, is named after the Seven Commando's (lost soldiers) who lived here. Beautiful spot for snorkeling and by just being in the corner from El Nido town. Kind of hard to imagine that by approach, Seven Commando Beach is just like many other secluded island beaches in the area, but it is part of the main town, make no mistakes though as one can't just take simple hike to get here. That karst rock wall is as intimidating and sharp as it looks.



As part of the Bacuit Archipelago in the Northern Palawan, the islands with the most of them scattered around looked to be oddly similar yet feels different. This is the second time I stepped on the sands of Seven Commandos Beach, being I always remember this beach when I recall my trips to Palawan. Developments are on the way to improve this Beach, it's still enjoyable knowing that its free to be explored by people. There are even campers making camp in here, though they've made it a rule that the tourist boats are not to drop anchor in front nor stay while waiting for the guest, it is all for the better. Because the views of the distant islands are incomparable, I've enjoyed this beach so much that I can only thank Seven Commando Beach for my tan lines.



This is the last stop for Tour A island hopping. A respite for being exposed to sun and swimming in clear waters for the whole day. Probably one thing that endears me here is that, I could forget the corporate woes I've left behind and be that someone on a clean slate. The clear waters feels like it has a magnet inviting me to keep on swimming despite my now stinging sun burnt skin. I even thought of bringing my journal with me, as I sit down on the sands, inspiring thoughts came like a rush from a flooding floodgate.


Though not always on the road, I could say that I've been to a lot of places already. My aesthetics has been finely tuned within the last two years of exploring my country. I've become someone who's keen to look for what makes a place endearing and unforgettable, so it didn't miss my notice that as compared to my first visit, where this beach had looked to be untouched and a lot more wilder with vines and bushes making a welcome parley.

This time, the store selling fresh buko had improved and literally expanded to selling more stuff. The beach was leveled and combed and beach tables and chairs are lined below palm trees. At a corner, there are men working on fixing a boat. I am not one that's obtuse to development, I still enjoyed this lovely beach, the feeling of calm serenity where you could just sit in the sand and look over the azzure water is still there, its probably that its there's more people this time as El Nido is gaining more popularity.




What's the best way to enjoy Seven Commandos Beach?

Beers are sold at the retail store, what's more to enjoy a place with a tipsy stupor. Take that best offering of fresh Buko Juice, and probably a jumpshot with the quirkiest people you just met on the tour. My Japanese gals here are sure a lot to handle, but hey we were all having the time of our lives.


A very peaceful place, and just lucky that the weather agrees with my scheduled visit. To gain access to this beach, it's easier to sign up with one El Nido's island hopping offerings, Tour A. This would be for the finale part since is very much near the El Nido town, just one of the many and all equally stunning drop offs. I was hoping to visit this place on a late afternoon, I'm sure that sunsets in this vantage view would be spectacular. But then we left early on, with 2 Japanese girls who can't stopped being awed by the beauty of El Nido islands. Just as it is, every blogger or traveler who happens to stumble in here may never be able to put into photo or capture that specific feeling of elation, the place is just painfully beautiful.



Francis Balgos is a Call Center Agent, Weekend Travel Warrior, Amateur Spelunker, Sometime Surfer, Newbie Mountain Climber, Photography Enthusiast, Certified Beach Bum, A first born son, Faithful lover, True Explorer...

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20 comments:

  1. Can't wait to experience El Nido too! So far I've Only visited Coron. ;)

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  2. el nido .. must see tlga ... kaya search kung search pa ako para makamura .. pupuntahan ko din to ... astig nmn nung nem ng beach parang nasa military may-ari

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  3. I love the beach! The best beaches are all in Palawan talaga.

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  4. I have yet to visit El Nido though I've been to Coron and Puerto Prinsesa but really looking forward to seeing this island soon.

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  5. Another beautiful beach of the Philippines, I just hope it does not get abused to changes as to what you've observed comparing your 1st and 2nd visit..

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  6. El NIdo??? Kala q gatas...Hehehe....THE NIDO...lol...Love the beach. Yung last photo graveh sobrang ganda ng tubig. ^_^

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  7. I've always thought that going to El Nido would have to put a hole on my wallet.. but then a friend of mine said that there are plenty of affordable lodgings for anyone to stay-in. This post of yours definitely made me more determined to visit this part of Palawan. And as always, your photos are exquisite.. :P

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  8. EXCELLENT shots! WONDERUL place! So enchanting and inviting... What more can I say? The jump shot is perfect!

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  9. Wow! Another great beach the Philippines has to offer to the world. Thanks for the online tour bro. pahingi ng buko...

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  10. I've been dreaming to see this place. One day I shall be able to explore this paradise!

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  11. BOOKMARKED! Will be there this October!!! Excited!

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  12. I had been to Puerto Princesa and Coron. Next stop El Nido and will definitely visit this place =)

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  13. the last photo is so inviting.. nice shot! El Nido will definitely be included in my list... next year :)

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  14. Ang saya ng jumpshot! I love your photos. What are you using?

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  15. I love the landscape. Like you, I would love to go to the different places here in the Philippines!

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  16. nice! gusto ko din mag El Nido!

    www.wanderingpotpot.com

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  17. I love those beaches as well as El Nido as I have yet to visit the place (along with Coron and Puerto Princesa). Are you using CPL (Circular Polarized Filter) for your shots?

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  18. waaaaah! this is breathtaking! my husbands colleagues will love this! xx

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  19. Palawan is really a paradise in terms of beaches and natural resources...if I lived there, I would have been a beach bum :))

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  20. May snorkeling site pala dito? Parang puro sand lang nakita ko sa ilalim haha

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