Burot Beach, Calatagan, Batangas

The province of Batangas is known for its beaches and there is one white sand beach that is slowly making a name for itself - Burot Beach.

Located at Sitio Burot, Barangay Tanagan, Calatagan, Batangas, the beach is a 2.5 hours drive from Manila using the Tagaytay route in Cavite.

How to get there

1. From Buendia, Pasay

Ride the bus (DLTB) going to Nasugbu, Batangas, The bus ride is 3.5 - 4 hours and the fare is P180.00. Arriving at Lian, alight from the bus and ride the jeep going to Calatagan and pay P40.00. Reaching the municipality of Calatagan, ride or charter the tricycle going to the beach for P150.00 - P200.00. 

2. From Edsa-Taft, Pasay

Ride the bus (San Agustin or ER John) going to Nasugbu, Batangas, The bus ride is 3.5 - 4 hours and the fare is P180.00. Arriving at Lian, alight from the bus and ride the jeep going to Calatagan and pay P40.00. Reaching the municipality of Calatagan, ride or charter the tricycle going to the beach for P150.00 - P200.00.

OR you can ride van (in between Kabayahan Hotel and Metropoint at Edsa-Taft Pasay Rotonda) directly going to Calatagan.

  

But it was different in my case that day since it was a motorcycle tour and I started from Tanauan City. I used the Talisay, Batangas route going to Tagaytay and then I passed Nasugbu and after 2 hours, I reached the beach.

Entrance fee 

Day - P65.00

Overnight stay - P130.00

No electricity

Charging of cell phones - P60.00

There are only four (4) cottages (good for 20 pax) for rent. 

The cost is P800.00. 

Balsa rental is P1,500.00.

Tent rental P400 (good for 2-4 pax)

There is a small canteen.

Contact person - Mang Ramon - 0915-602-8907

Activities
beach camping
beach bumming
trekking
nature tripping

Enjoy your beach camping stay at Burot Beach!

Tips

1. Better book early for the cottages if you do not want to use camping tent.

2. Better reserve for the tent in case you are not bringing your own.

3. There is a market place that you will pass before reaching the beach, you can buy fresh seafood along the way.

4. The beach is less than 10 kilometers away from the the Calatagan lighthouse, it is a good side trip. From the town, it is only 7 kilometers away and the tricycle charter is only P200.00 (one-way).

Related link: http://junvillegas.blogspot.com/2013/05/cape-santiago-lighthouse-punta-de.html