Coron: Banol Beach Beauty
Transparency in blue. Banol Beach Coron.
I’m tempted not to write anything here but let the pictures speak for themselves. One thing is for sure. Coron has beautiful beaches. Aside form the towering lime stones and a number of islands its easy to just lay around on one corner of the islands with fine white sand, crystal blue waters and the sun. On our island hopping trip, we told our boatman to go opposite where the crowd is. At that time, we heard there were several groups touring in Coron. So our first stop was the Skeleton Wreck Site and Banol Beach.
Peering Through at the Skeleton Wreck Beach
Located just northwest of the large Coron Island, we docked on a small beach as a jump-off point for the skeleton wreck. On that beach there’s a 100 pesos entrance fee collected by the native Tagbanua. The Tagbanuas are the indigenous people who inhabit the island of Coron. The sunken ship remains which is just a few meters from the beach. I took some photos but it wasn’t clear enough to post. Still it was fun to dive towards the skeleton wreck which is now home to a number of corals and fishes.
Docked on the beach
After a satisfying underwater sight, we headed to the nearby Banol Beach. It’s just a small stretch of fine white sand beach, hugged by dramatic limes tones of the island. We had the beach all to ourselves which was great as some of us had fun taking photos of wacky poses or just some moments by the beach. There’s another entrance fee of 100 pesos in this area. Cottages are also available.
Banol Beach Hut
This is one beautiful beach I say again. The only drawback here is that there were jellyfishes in the area. I guess it’s the season so swim with care. Though most of them are sting-less, it can be itchy once you get in contact with them.
Eric and his moment by the shore
We had our seafood lunch there which our boatmen prepared for us. More shrimps, large fishes and rice which we ate with our bare hands. We stayed there for a while just to enjoy the place while we had it on our own.
I placed myself at one of the bamboo benches of the cottage and just lay there and relaxed at the sounds of the waves splashing on the shore, the chirping birds and the audible sound of the strands of the cottage roof hays being whisked by the wind. Until in a few moments we heard another boat approaching the beach. The natural silence of the place has been broken by the unpleasant yakking of passengers from the oncoming boat that can be heard even miles away.
Banol Lime Stones
We prepared our things since it was time for us to move on. We had a nice time at Banol Beach. I’m sure there are other beaches worth visiting in Coron but this first one already hit the spot right on. Moving on to the lakes.
Tri-angles of clouds and limestones
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July 3rd, 2008 at 2:08 pm
P100 for that kind of beach? perfect! i love banol beach. sarap bumyahe sa coron. no wonder it is awarded by national geographic as one of the best in the world today.
July 3rd, 2008 at 2:49 pm
beautiful beach indeed. when we went there, the weather was far from cooperative but the beauty of the beach was obvious. next time siguro, will take a more than cursory look
July 3rd, 2008 at 3:54 pm
beautiful waters! looks like a perfect getaway.
July 3rd, 2008 at 5:21 pm
breath-taking and really inviting… when did you go to Coron?
July 3rd, 2008 at 7:17 pm
Just love photos. I wanna visit Coron
July 3rd, 2008 at 8:47 pm
You are right Ferdz…the pictures speak itself how beauty they were…….the pristine clear water is inviting…very tempting…nice shots again….
July 3rd, 2008 at 10:02 pm
Woot Nina! =D Lurve the jump shot ;P
July 4th, 2008 at 3:11 am
Just daydreaming about it relaxes me. An escape to the quiet side of paradise…what a special place. Beautiful pictures ferdz! love it!
July 4th, 2008 at 5:14 am
my new wish: a week here just laying on the shade overlooking the wonderful water. superb shots.
July 4th, 2008 at 9:26 am
Hey Dom, from the part of Palawan where I’ve been, it certainly deserves international recognition.
Bro Og, it’s really worth spending some time at the beach just to relax.
Perfect getaway it is Acey
Hi Pearl, this was taken last month. Went there around June 7-9. Salamat sa dalaw!
When you get back here in the Phil Nina do visit Coron!
Thanks Eric, there are lots of great angles there. Hard not to take a good picture.
Angeli! Natuwa rin ako sa jump ni Nina.
Thanks Millie, just looking at these pictures takes me back at that relaxing place.
A week or more would be great to spend in Coron Photocache.
July 4th, 2008 at 11:21 am
awesome ferdz! parang napaka inviting ng sand sea at sky…
July 4th, 2008 at 2:29 pm
nalilito pa rin ako ngayon: Coron or the Puerto Princesa area (including Honda Bay and Underground river)?
Banol is my idea of a beach: walang tao, tahimik, malinis, ang sarap-sarap pang mag-picture! pwede bang overnight dun?
July 5th, 2008 at 10:26 pm
nice pics! may i ask which resort you stayed in? how many mins boat ride from the resort? thanks!
July 8th, 2008 at 10:08 am
Never been to Coron, planned to go there many times but the plans never materialized. one of these days… one of these days… :). thanks for sharing the photos!
July 9th, 2008 at 11:02 am
been fortunate to have visited Coron a few years back. it was truly amazing! hayy nakaka-miss tuloy.
great shots as always! =)
July 9th, 2008 at 12:51 pm
Pang-Mabuhay magazine nanaman ang photos mo Ferdz!
I love that photo where you are all jumping! 
July 21st, 2008 at 2:31 am
saan ba matatagpuan tong banol beach
August 18th, 2008 at 11:43 pm
nice pictures….makes me wanna book a flight to coron.
palawan is indeed a lovely place….
October 19th, 2008 at 7:48 pm
awesome pictures….
our country has so much to offer…
thanks for sharing your pics..