Discovering Tingko Beach in Alcoy-A Paradise in the South

Tingko beach is the best beach in Alcoy without spending much. The beach is available to the public at a cheap price. We paid only 50 pesos(Philippine peso) for the entrance. And we brought our own food. First time visitors,like us will be awed by the wonderful rock formation lying in along white coastal line. The beach is partly hidden  when going there as it is situated down below a low limestone cliff. So drive slow when you see the KM 95 marker, since it indicates the distance of the beach to the city. You will also be enamored with the warmth of the residents who are selling their kakainin or delicacies.

me,shara and kristine at Alcoy

A few meters beyond the Tingko beach stands the centuries old Spanish built Bantayan sa Hari (watch tower) on a promontory. There are also charming white houses nearby, a row of white-washed houses over a craggy shores, for out of towns who want to stay in town for a short vacation for  minimal fee.

Nearby white houses

If your going to Alcoy without a private car, you can take the bus or V-hire from South Terminal in Cebu City. It will take you 2 and half hours to reach Alcoy. Buses and V-hire ply regularly between the southern town with departures and arrivals every 15 minutes. the last trip for city bound buses will pass  Alcoy around 9pm.