12 Things to do in Balabac + Tourist Spots

If you’re looking for the best beaches & most vibrant waters in the Philippines, look nowhere else. Balabac is worth a spot at the VERY TOP of your bucketlist.

Balabac is the southernmost group of islands in Palawan. It is so far south that Sabah, in East Malaysia is nearer to Balabac than Puerto Princesa, the provincial capital of Palawan.

The main draw here are 31 gorgeous islands still vastly undiscovered by tourist crowds. These islands are surrounded by pristine, crystal clear waters and white sand beaches. Yes, the sandy shores of many beaches here are a blinding white to off-white, many even have a blushed pink hue!

To help with your trip planning, I’ve added links to the locations on Google Maps. Feel free to click/tap on the links posted below. Then, use the “save” feature on the Google Maps app for easy reference. But before you start ticking goals off your bucketlist, here are travel essentials & discounts you’ll need to check. Pre-book online for a hassle-free trip!

Balabac travel essentials

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1. Punta Sebaring Beach & Bugsuk Island

Location: Bugsuk Island, Balabac, Palawan province, MIMAROPA region, Philippines. Save on Google Maps.

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2. Onok Island (Roughton Island)

Location: Balabac, Palawan. Save on Google Maps.

3. Patawan Island

Patawan Island in Balabac, Palawan, Philippines

Location: Balabac, Palawan. Save on Google Maps.

4. Pink Island (Comiran/Camiaran Island)

Camiaran “Pink” Island, in Balabac, Palawan, Philippines

Location: Balabac, Palawan. Save on Google Maps.

5. Canibungan Island

Canabungan Island in Balabac, Palawan, Philippines

Location: Balabac, Palawan. Save on Google Maps.

6. Nasubata Reef & Pulau Bato

Location: Balabac, Palawan. Save on Google Maps.

7. Mansalangan Sandbar

Location: Balabac, Palawan

8. Candaraman Island

Candaraman Island in Balabac, Palawan, Philippines

Location: Balabac, Palawan. Save on Google Maps.

9. Patongong Island

Patongong Island in Balabac, Palawan, Philippines

Location: Balabac, Palawan. Save on Google Maps.

10. Cape Melville Lighthouse

Indalawan Falls, Balabac Island, Balabac, Palawan, Philippines

Indalawan Beach, Balabac Island, Balabac, Palawan, Philippines

Location: Balabac, Palawan. Save on Google Maps.

11. Indalawan Falls & Indalawan Beach

Marcos at Melville Lighthouse, in Balabac Island, Balabac, Palawan, Philippines

Melville Lighthouse view, in Balabac Island, Balabac, Palawan, Philippines

Location: Balabac, Palawan. Save on Google Maps.

12. Sicsican Island

Sicsican Island in Balabac, Palawan, Philippines

Location: Balabac, Palawan. Save on Google Maps.

Where to go near Balabac & beyond

Ursula Island, Bataraza

Location: near Rio Tuba, Bataraza, Palawan. Save on Google Maps.

Tabon Caves National Park

Location: Quezon, Palawan. Save on Google Maps.

Puerto Princesa City

Location: Palawan Island. Save on Google Maps.

Puerto Princesa Travel Essentials

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22 Places To Visit in Puerto Princesa

Puerto Princesa DOT-Accredited Hotels

What places have you added to your bucketlist? Have you been to beautiful places in Balabac that should be on this list? Feel free to share your thoughts!

Places to visit in Balabac

Balabac tourist spots, things to do in Balabac, where to go in Balabac & more.

Note: Destinations featured above are not listed by rank.

Where to Stay in Puerto Princesa

Book sooner rather than later if you already have your dates set. Cheaper-priced rooms and hotels with high reviews tend to get fully booked faster, especially during busy days like weekends, holidays & peak tourist seasons.

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