# White Beach (Mindoro)

White Beach (Mindoro) is in Mindoro, close to Puerto Galera.

## Understand

White Beach is known for its breathtaking sunsets, soft white sand, and crystal-clear waters. The beach has a relaxed daytime atmosphere, making it perfect for sunbathing, swimming, and leisurely strolls along the shore. As the sun sets, the sky transforms into a vibrant display of oranges, pinks, and purples, creating a picture-perfect backdrop for the beachfront bars and restaurants.
While White Beach is quieter than Sabang, it still offers a lively mix of bars, restaurants, and evening entertainment, including fire dancing performances and live music. A variety of accommodations, from budget guesthouses to beachfront resorts, make it a favorite destination for travelers looking to unwind.

## Get in

You can take a tricycle, motorbike, or tuk-tuk (₱200-250) from Puerto Galera to White Beach. The ride takes about 15 minutes.

## Get around

The entire White Beach is walkable.

## See

* 13.50325120.898881 Aninuan Beach. Open 24 hours. A quieter and less crowded alternative to White Beach, with accommodations and dining options.
* 13.50492120.899672 White Beach Reef. Open 24 hours. A shallow coral reef near White Beach, great for snorkeling, beginner diving and underwater photography.
* 13.505698120.9170363 Minolo Port. A small but busy port where travelers can hire boats for island-hopping trips or snorkeling excursions.
* 13.502588120.9530474 Muelle Pier (in the town center). Open 24 hours. A scenic harbor area with a small promenade lined with cafés and restaurants, where visitors can see flying foxes (giant fruit bats) emerge from the nearby mangrove forest as they begin their evening search for food. Free.
* 13.530065120.9503945 Underwater Cave (accessible by boat). A underwater cave, known for its rock formations and marine life. Visitors can explore submerged caverns, hidden chambers, and natural rock pools. Varies by boat rental.

## Buy

* 13.505912120.9038331 Euronet Worldwide ATM (on the main strip of White Beach). 24/7. One of the few ATMs on White Beach that accepts international cards. Cash withdrawal fees apply, and the machine may run out of cash during peak tourist season. Transaction fees apply for international cards.

## Eat

A wide variety of restaurants and cafés catering to all tastes.

## Sleep

* 13.504352120.903161 Blue Water Lodge (60 m from White Beach), ☏ +63 2 8441 0060, bluewaterlodge@ymail.com. Each room is air-conditioned, with cable TV and a private toilet and bath with hot & cold shower. The Standard Rooms have one queen-sized bed, while the Deluxe Rooms have two. From ₱1,300. (updated Apr 2023)
* 13.505632120.9036092 Manalo′s Guesthouse (Five-minute walk from famous White Beach), ☏ +63 9176096072, +63 9176674077. Each room is air-conditioned, with a living room/lounge area, kitchenette, and private toilet and shower. From ₱1000.
* 13.50673120.90593 Sea Jewel Beach Resort, White Beach, ☏ +63 2 5534898, inquiry@seajewelonline.com. Twin, triple, quad and family rooms, all equipped with air-conditioning, and 21-inch flat screen TV with cable channels. Facilities and services are Restaurant and Free Wi-Fi Internet access. From ₱1,740 for double. (updated Apr 2023)
* 13.505372120.903264 White Beach Resort, Bar and Restaurant (center of White Beach), ☏ +63 917 632 8546. Comes with air-conditioning, a toilet and shower, and dining area. In the morning, you can watch the sunshine spill from the skylight through your room's balcony. From ₱1,110.