For so long, I have been longing to find the best tourist destination here in our country. It is because of 7,107 magnificent islands that represent the beauty of the whole archipelago, it is hard for me to choose what the best spot is.

Boracay and Palawan are two of the most famous destinations in the Philippines. But unbeknownst to many Filipinos, the province of Surigao City holds a one-of-a-kind attraction that you should not miss to visit. Yes! It is the Mabua Pebble Beach – hailed as one of the attractions of Surigao City. Well, I’ve never been to the place but it is my pleasure to introduce this famous spot.

Mabua Pebble Beach is a stretch of kilometer-long smooth, multi-sized pebbles nested in the heart of Barangay Mabua. There are no sands, just smooth stones mostly in white colors and of different sizes. It is like the Pebble Beach in Batanes.

There are available nipa huts suitable for family picnics. You can also climb a nearby hill if you want to see the aerial view of the beach. The calm blue water is good for a refreshing dip. The whole ambiance of the place is a slice of paradise where you can feel the old fashioned way of beach living.

If you prefer a more private space, well-equipped accommodations and facilities are readily available at Mt. Bagarabon Mountain Resort with its Hajahay Suites facing the shore.

Oh, before I forgot! The Mabua Pebble Beach is also home to delicious ground-rice cakes or bibingka. This yummy food is available near the beach.

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Mabua Pebble Beach is what an avid photographer is looking for. The whole environment should be captured. There are some sites which are good to be photographed. So I advise you not to forget cameras when visiting the place. Have a nice tour ahead!

How to get there

Board a plane from Manila or Cebu to Surigao City. Mabua is about 20-minute ride from the City Proper. Surigao City is part of the Province of Surigao Del Norte in CARAGA Region and is the gateway to the famed Siargao Islands and the Province of Dinagat Islands.