An Attainable Tropical Bliss in Sta.Ana,Cagayan,Philippines

The cove of Nangaramoan Beach

B E A C H

G E T A W A Y

If rural relaxation means azure waters, rolling waves, and golden sugar-sand beaches, then Cagayan's Nangaramoan Beach has your name on the list of invites. Boasting more tropical vibe than any other shoreline attraction in the town of Sta. Ana, it has a little of most beaches that I've been to in the past. It's got the free spirit of Puerto Galera but toned down for lack of the party scene. It's affordable to beach bum for days with a group of like-minded revelers like in Baler but in less intimidating tiki hut lodgings. The terrain mimics that of Patar, but within a cove that provokes visitors to enjoy communal spaces. To fully imbibe what it has to offer, one simply has to forget one's beach bias and take it for what it is.

Getting There

For travelers coming from as far away as Metro Manila, Sta. Ana can appear to be an unattainable vacation. However, the arduous journey adds sizzle to its attractive allure. One can either take the 14 to 15 hour-long road trip or have it cut short to just 3 hours by booking a flight and deplaning in Tuguegarao City. In my case, I opted to have layovers in Tuguegarao City and Baggao before finally reaching the town that's famous for its windswept attraction called Palaui Island.