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Tolong-Gapo Beach


Sorsogon is gradually gaining recognition as a province with of some of the most elegant beaches in Asia and even the world. Its many spectacular beaches from its extensive coastline that stretches hundreds of miles are definitely some of many reasons why the province has become one of the most favorite destinations for many locals and foreigners alike. Tolong-Gapo Beach, located in Barangay Caricaran, is one destinations where many tourists have chosen to spend leisure time.

by Jane Dacumos on September 04, 2012

Sorsogon is gradually gaining recognition as a province with of some of the most elegant beaches in Asia and even the world. Its many spectacular beaches from its extensive coastline that stretches hundreds of miles are definitely some of many reasons why the province has become one of the most favorite destinations for many locals and foreigners alike.  Tolong-Gapo Beach, located in Barangay Caricaran, is one destinations where many tourists have chosen to spend leisure time.

 

A day at Tolong-Gapo Beach

Tolong-Gapo is a picturesque beach with fine white sand against usually placid blue waters.  The beach is lined with palm trees swaying in the breeze.  There are cottages available for those who wish to stay a while and various stores and eateries offering the freshest seafood One can simply just explore the surroundings, take a walk around and take in the fresh, cool sea breeze.

 

Legends of Three Stones – Tolong-Gapo

Locals tell of the story of how three curiously-shaped rock formations became the basis for the name of the beach.  there are some who say that the rocks were once a cat, a boy and a carabao who was turned by lightning, some say a fairy, some say a mermaid, into their current form.

 

How to get there

Tolong-Gapo Beach is about 15 minutes away from Sorsogon City. The city is an entry point to the Bicol Region if you're coming from the Philippines' south. Your travel options to this province include air, or land travel.

By Land: There are lots of buses in Manila that travel to the province of Sorsogon, with the trip taking around 14 hours. From Sorsogon going to Bulusan, you can ride an Irosin-bound jeepney from the terminal with a 1-hour travel time. From Irosin you can rent a tricycle that will take you to Bulusan.

 

 

By Air: By plane, you need to go first to Legazpi City. From Manila to Legazpi City, the trip is 45 minutes to an hour. From Legazpi city, you can take a tricycle going to the terminal of buses and vans going to different routes, one of them going to Sorsogon City.

After a long day trip to Sorsogon, here are some of nearest accommodations in Tolong-Gapo Beach:

  • Sirangan Beach Resort - Brgy. Caricaran, Bacon District - Sorsogon, Bicol, Philippines
  • Ingko Hotel Gabao - Gabao San Roque Bacon, Sorsogon City - Sorsogon, Bicol, Philippines
  • Carolina's Hotel - Magsaysay Street Cogon, Sorsogon City - Sorsogon, Bicol, Philippines
  • Ingko Hotel Macabog - Macabog Diversion Road, Sorsogon City - Sorsogon, Bicol, Philippines
  • Fernandos Hotel - 3799 Rizal Street Piot, Sorsogon City - Sorsogon, Bicol, Philippines 4700
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