LAIYA in SAN JUAN, BATANGAS, A Haven for Travelers going to the SOUTH

The view from the Laiya Beach in San Juan, Batangas

About the place

At the southeastern tip of Batangas lies a seven kilometer strip of white sand beach situated along the stretching coast of Sigayan Bay and Verde Island passage. The place is nestled behind the peaks of Mt. Daguldol and home to several hiking destinations, such as Naambon falls and Mainit Pulang Bato. Because of its proximity to cities of Manila, Batangas and Quezon, this beach called Laiya became a popular destination for weekend retreats and corporate excursions.

Numerous resorts from upscale to budget accomodation which are mainly known to local tourists are visibly located along the wide strip of Laiya beach. They all come to life during holidays and weekends when tourists from the wide metropolis come to reatreat from their frenzied daily life. It does not take away its appeal, but, for people who may want to witness this hidden beauty must visit Laiya during low season, when the beach is calmer and much more silent. And on peak season (December to June), it is highly advised to call for accomodation few weeks in advance to avoid losing chances on room reservations.

Aside from swimming, snorkeling, boating, and kayaking, not much water activities are available in Laiya. Diving and other hi-tech water activities are not yet facilitated unless interested tourists request to be chartered to Anilao, a diving sanctuary at the other side of the coast, or to the famous diving destination- Verde Island. Although Laiya’s main attraction is its long strip of white beach, other sportif options can be found in its interiors, such as its hidden coves, falls and thick forested mountains where trails have been appreciated best for mountainbiking and trekking.

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With my cousins, nieces and nephews during our last year's visit at Laiya

I used to remember when I was still a kid, my mom (now deceased) will always invite all my relatives in Batangas City where we used to live before to come and visit our cousins in Laiya. My cousins and I were excited everytime we will visit our cousins' place in Laiya, San Juan in Batangas. During that time Laiya was still unexplored which means no resorts and restaurants. That was the best time we've seen Laiya because there were few travelers like us who visit this beautiful place. But since my last visit only this year with some friends, the place have been commercialized and a lot of resorts and restaurants sprawled like mushrooms. But nevertheless, I will still visit Laiya because they also offer lots of exciting activities for those travelers who want to unwind from their toxicating work in the city. I recommend to those who want to visit Laiya to try our cousins' apartelle, the Casa Remo Apartelle. Just click this link, http://casaremolaiya.multiply.com/journal/item/1/Casa_Remo_Rates?utm_source=cp&utm_medium=facebook-cp&utm_campaign=casaremolaiya for more information.

With some friends during our outing only this April 2007