Santa Cruz Island beach
TheSanta Cruz Island is located 5 km from Zamboang. This is one of the most popular holiday destinations in the Philippines. Local beaches are famous for their unusual pink sand and excellent diving opportunities.
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Beach description
The beaches stretch along the coast of the island for five kilometers. They are all covered with coral fine sand, which has a pinkish color. The conditions for swimming are excellent: clear water, long shallow water and gentle entry into the water. The underwater world around the beach is bright and diverse, these places are popular with divers.
The beaches of Santa Cruz Island are “wild”, they have no cafes or restaurants, so you should take food and sports equipment with you .
Muslim beaches are located near the beaches in Bajao. Also, visitors to the island of Santa Cruz can easily reach the city of Zamboanga and explore the local attractions there. The largest is Fort Pilar (1635), which is also called the Royal Fortress of San Jose. Currently, it houses the National Museum. In addition, the city is famous for its parks and boulevards.
When is it better to go
The peak season in Philippines lasts from December to May. It is arid and sunny at this time, the temperature rises no higher than +32
°C. The wet season and hot summer lasts from June to October. However, prices during this period are much lower, rain storms occur mainly at night, and during the day you can relax in the shade too.
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How to get there
The right to get to the island gives a pass, which must be ordered in Zamboanga. The number of permits is limited; it does not exceed 200 per day. You can sail here on a pre-booked boat. Travel time is about 30 minutes.