Spice
Beach is one gem that Northern Samar has. With its almost perfect
powdery white sand and clear turquoise water, who would dare not
to bum and swim on this beach? During our 6 day trip in my home town
in Calbayog Samar
and after exploring the beaches and waterfalls,
we went to the Northern part of Samar to set foot in Spice Beach (for
the very first time). It’s an hour and a half drive
from Calbayog and
fare is just Php 100.00 on an ac van.
Checking out the white sand of Spice Beach
When
we arrived on this beach, I just couldn’t stop myself from smiling.
Even I grew up in Samar, I’ve never been here before. The water is
just so inviting. Clear and warm water, fine sand, this is just
perfect to get away from the busy streets of Calbayog.
And aside from this, we were alone when we arrived, except for the
locals who were fishing nearby. Spice of life Beach as they call it
has cottages that can be rented for Php 100.00 for the whole day.
There’s no entrance fee and I have no idea if you could stay here
overnight. But I guess you could.
The
beach has small pocket of white sand and the shore isn’t sandy at
all. It has some small corals and small rocks probably washed out
from the sea. It really is unspoiled right? Also, once in the water,
better wear a slippers coz there are areas that might cut you from
sharp rocks and unfortunately, some broken glasses from bottles. Even
found some trash (picked it out and put it on our trash bag). I hope
that the people who comes to this beach keeps it clean.
During
the time that we were in Spice Beach, there were locals who were on a
chase of anchovies or Dilis in Tagalog (oh ha! Ginogoole ko yan
hahaha). And the scene was awesome because almost everyone who’s on
the beach was helping. If you’re planning to stay until sunset,
better bring a foods. There are some stores there but I didn’t see
any that sells meals. Also, buses, jeepneys or vans passes by most of
the time so you won’t have a problem getting a ride.
How to get to Spice Beach
From
Calbayog, take an AC van bound to Catarman or Allen for Php 100.00
and just tell the driver to drop you off in Spice Beach. Beach is on
the left side from the road if your coming from Calbayog.
10 steps from the road. Easy huh? =)
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