Swim crystal waters at San Fernando Beach
El Nido, Philippines • USD 4 approx.• 
Underrated
Underrated
Best months to visit
Dec
23°C – 30°C, dry season begins; weather is mostly sunny with pleasant sea conditions and minimal rainfall, high crowds, peak season
23°C – 30°C, dry season begins; weather is mostly sunny with pleasant sea conditions and minimal rainfall, high crowds, peak season
Walking required
Yes
Beach is flat and walkable, but no ramps or wheelchair access.
Beach is flat and walkable, but no ramps or wheelchair access.
Value for money
Medium
Remote location adds to the experience, but travel is involved.
Remote location adds to the experience, but travel is involved.
Highlights we curated for you
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Reviews from other travelers
Summarised by AI
Romantic Getaway
Couples found this beach perfect for a quiet, romantic escape from crowds.
Crystal Waters
The crystal clear waters and serene atmosphere made it ideal for couples.
Peaceful Paradise
Travelers raved about the undeveloped beauty and tranquil setting.
Shallow Waters
Some couples found the shallow waters less than ideal for deep swimming.
Sandfly Issues
A few couples reported issues with sandflies, so be prepared!
Long Journey
The hour-long journey on unpaved roads was a downside for some couples.
How to book
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Hours of operation
Monday
06:00 AM - 06:00 PM
Tuesday
06:00 AM - 06:00 PM
Wednesday
06:00 AM - 06:00 PM
Thursday
06:00 AM - 06:00 PM
Friday
06:00 AM - 06:00 PM
Saturday
06:00 AM - 06:00 PM
Sunday
06:00 AM - 06:00 PM
In-depth experience
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When to visit
We've analysed user reviews and geographical data, and identified the best and worst months to visit.
Month
Crowd Level
Weather
Availability
Our recommendation
December
HIGH
23-30°C
Dry season begins; weather is mostly sunny with pleasant sea conditions and minimal rainfall.
Dry season begins; weather is mostly sunny with pleasant sea conditions and minimal rainfall.
Open
Advance booking recommended; local conservation fees apply.
Advance booking recommended; local conservation fees apply.
Recommended
December offers ideal swimming conditions, but expect more visitors and higher prices.
December offers ideal swimming conditions, but expect more visitors and higher prices.
January
LOW
-
Open
Not recommended
February
LOW
-
Open
Not recommended
March
LOW
-
Open
Not recommended
How to get there
Bike
Car
Shuttle
Additional info
Here's what you need to know about this experience
Mobility
Wheelchair Accessible
Walking Required
Stairs Present
Seating Available
Flat Terrain
Hiking Required
Elevator Available
Mobility Scooter Friendly
Ramps Available
Pregnancy
Suitable for pregnancy
Allowed during pregnancy
Pets
Pets not allowed
Driving
Driving License Required
Idp Required