Sun and Beach

The unspoiled white sands and clear waters of Gumasa White Sand Beach have earned it the nickname "Boracay of the South". Its shoreline spans six kilometers of glistening white sand with trees framing the background.

Dive deep into GenSan's rich marine seascapes and see marine life up close in three of its most popular dive spots: South Point, Kapatan-Lago, Tango Point. South Point, located just 200 meters from the highway of Maasim, Sarangani Province, measures 200 feet deep and has kilometers' worth of wall shore corals that are home to stingrays, manta rays, turtles, wrasses and schools of tuna and barracuda. Kapatan-Lago, which is located near Glan's shoreline and an aquaculture farm, is known for Sergeant Fish sightings. Tango Point, located on the eastern section of  Sarangani Bay, is accessible via boat dive and is more popular among experienced divers because of its more challenging visibility levels and strong currents. Divers who choose Tango Point are rewarded with sightings of snappers, sweetlips, and wrasse.

Visit the famed "Pacman" Beach Resort Complex, which is owned by none other than Filipino boxing champion Manny "Pacman" Pacquiao  himself. It makes for a great location for photoshoots of different occasions because of the picturesque Sarangani Bay in the background. It is also the first destination in South Mindanao to offer helmet diving.

Home of the famed giant clams locally known as taklobo, Silaki Island is a small island in the municipality of Bolinao. Its reefs serve as a marine sanctuary, clam nursery, and clam hatchery which can be seen even from above - dotting the clear waters off the island. 

Sombrero Island gets its name from its peculiar hat-shaped contour, which is nestled in the Burias group of islands. The small island is dotted with beautiful rock formations and tide pools that offer a most inviting dip. 

Known as "the surfing capital of Catanduanes", Puraran has gained its reputation for its long, barrel-type surf that are perfect even for beginners. 

Gota Village Resort is a white sand beach paradise most famous for being selected as the location for the 26th season of international reality TV series, Survivor. It features premium accommodations tucked between lush hills and a white sand beach. 

Caramoan Island is one of Bicol's most prized tourism destinations, with white and pink-tinged sandy beaches and clear waters. Located at the tip of the Caramoan Peninsula, the island extends to the waters of the Maqueda Channel on the north and east and Lagonoy Gulf on the south. 

Tinaga Island is most famous for its 2-kilometer Mahabang Buhangin beach, which is a 2-kilometer stretch of pristine white beach with calm, clear blue waters. Tinaga Island was voted by one of the world's leading accounting firms, PWC, as #1 in their top ten up and coming tourist destinations in their Philippines gems report.

Guintinua is one of the two major islands in the Calaguas group of islands. Measuring almost 6.5 kilometers long, it is the second-largest of the group of pristine islands.