The Pink Sand Beach, The Parolas and the Last Islet of Cape San Agustin, Davao Oriental

Last May 5, 2013 we explored the key tourist destinations of the coastal town of Governor Generoso. We hop in to unfold the mystery of the island of Sigaboy and tried their seafood delicacies at Tibanban. At 1pm we left Tibanban for 2 hours of rough road travel and about 30 minutes of muddy traipse to reach the tip of Governor Generoso.

Please take note that this post was originally published on my website (www.lakawero.com) now (tibinglakawero.blogspot.com) last May 11, 2013 with some minor revisions made in this post.

The long travel and the challenges tagging along our way to Cape San Agustin makes me wonder about what's waiting for us there. Is it worth the experience? My thoughts earlier on the road has been answered by the view I've seen, the Majestic beauty of Cape San Agustin.

Cape San Agustin is located at the southern most tip of Governor Generoso facing the vast water of Celebes Sea on one side and the calm waters of Davao Gulf on the other side. It serves as a navigational aid during world war II thus the installation of the Lighthouse commonly called as the "Parolas". Today, the centuries old Parolas has become one of the historical landmarks of Davao Oriental and was featured as one of the key attractions of Cape San Agustin.

There are three Parolas standing tall and proud near the edge of the cliff. The one I'm standing at was the smallest and the oldest Parola built during the Spanish colonial era. It has a circular staircase leading to the top where you can see the panoramic view of the Pacific Ocean and Davao Gulf. Being at the top was an amazing experience. I feel dizzy everytime I take one step higher but I cared less. The view up above the Parola was just breath taking and worth the challenge. The second Parola was the one at the center in the photo above. They used to open the doors of the second parola for the visitors to climb at the top but when we get there, it was locked. The tallest and the latest was that painted with white.

A few steps further from where the Parolas are located lies an added attraction, the captivating Last Islet. A small Islet carved naturally by the raging waves of Celebes Sea and the calm waters of Davao Gulf. This islet can be accessible during low tide.

After taking some good photographs at the last islet, we moved on to our final destination, the Parola beach also known as Pink Sand beach. The fine pinkish white sand of Parola beach was enough for me to finally rest my backpack and take a dip at the ravaging yet gentle waves of the Pacific Ocean. I killed the rest of my time enjoying the serene and majestic beauty of Cape San Agustin.

I left my footprints at the southern most tip of Davao Oriental with a big smile on my face. Bringing with me a bundle of joy, memories and a great experience worth a share.

Indeed Life is a great adventure.

Related posts about Governor Generoso:

• Exploring the Mythical Paradise and the Hidden treasures of Governor Generoso, Davao Oriental
• Unfolding the Mystery of the Mythical Turtle Shaped Island of Sigaboy

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