‘I want to live in a Nipa in the middle of the Ocean!’
The Sandbar in Manjuyod, Negros Oriental is now famous among Filipino tourists who want to get a feel of Maldives without technically travelling for 3386 miles. Surely, this ambience — three Nipa houses proudly standing in a 2.32 square miles of white sands (sometimes dry,sometimes wet) in the midst of the blue and green seas; and torn among these mighty sun, moody clouds, and rolling power of the tides —is majestic.
Before visiting this place, here are the Three Good-to-Know
1.) Book a boat in advance
The Sandbar got instant fame due to a romantic film shot in this area. After that, the arrival of tourists were unexpected. It would be best if you book a boat in advance. You can coordinate to the municipality of Manjuyod, local friends you know, or to this local fisherman I know- Ariel with only phone contact (+63) 9367416721
2.) Check high-tide and low-tide time
If it is already high-tide, you can no longer see the white sands as these are already submerged in water. Growing up from the city afar from the seas, I already forgot about the high tide/low tide concept taught in elementary. I did not realise that I could have used it in my itinerary planning. We went there around 8:30am when the sun is high and unfortunately..the sea is high.
When visiting The Sandbar, please get updated on high tide and low tide forecast for the place. You may check with google, the municipality, or the fisherman.
3.) Only Invite Positive Friends
It is better to enjoy the place with positive friends. You can take selfies, do jump shots, take pictures of each other, and compliment each other. With negative friends, all you may hear are complains. In what happened to us, failing to meet the low tide could be a big deal to negative people. Good thing was– all of my friends are positive people. We still enjoyed the place. And we will just come back.
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Looks rather heavenly but a long way to go from u.k.. 😉
Great to see your pictures though and dreaming we can all do.
miriam
I know you can be here in the near future. When you visit Southeast Asia, spend at least 30days in the Philippines. And at least visit 5 among our 7107islands. Let me know if you’ll be here, we may see each other and tour you around 🙂
Many of my wife’s family are from Negros Occidental, Bacolod City. Thanks for visiting there!
Thank you Pablo. How about your place?
Puerto Rico.
Sounds idyllic.
Thanks For sharing.
Thank you!
This makes me so proud to be from the Philippines! It’s beautiful!
You are right you need to check weather wether it’s high tide or not . I was there but it’s raining and the water is rough .
Great photographs make a great blog.
Life is about high and low tides too nice journey
You are like poetry
Terrific advice!
(#2 high-tide/low-tide) That was quite interestingly tiny ‘floater’ 🙂
Wow! Gorgeous place to visit!
Tempting. Very nice pics.
Beautiful pictures. I would love to visit Philippine one day, I hope I can realise my dream!
Let me know please!
Thank you, much appreciated! I will!
One of the places I will go to before this year ends. 🙂
Lovely photos
Looks beautiful! I picture Tahiti and Bali like this, but this seems somehow more accessible.
Thanks for the tips! cant wait to go there!
I am so putting this on my bucket list! And tide or no tide, I’d only want positive people around me in this kind of place, because it’s so magical. Btw, I seem to alternate between living in landlocked cities and those by the sea. But when I do move back to the sea, I always forget about the tides, too, until someone mentions them, then I’m all fascinated all over again (I read way too many fairy tales and stories when I was a kid about tides. The stories have long since been forgotten. The fascination stayed).
That is good to know. What is your name? Where are you from? I hope we can meet up soon!
Trust me when I tell you it would take forever. You’re much better off reading my About page. 😂
You always change places. Cool
Obrigada pela sua visita em meu Blog
Abraços.
De nada. Ojala que me siga
It looks so nice 🙂
looks beautiful!
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Wow. Thanks for sharing your wonderful experience. We have to hit the islands next time we go for vacation.
Amazing post mate!
What a beautiful place with its clear water and warmth. Wise advice too. 😀
The Sandbar looks like the place to be! The crystalline light blue waters are absolutely stunning. I’m glad that your overall experience was good. Thank you for mentioning the high versus low tide issue. The other day, i visited Laguna Beach in California late in the afternoon. The tide was so high that there was barely any sand space to put down my towel and belongings. It is so important to check on tide forecasts to ensure the best possible trip. Also, the neon green swimsuit your friend is wearing is awesome! 😇💚😻
I’m sure that will also fit nice to you 🙂
This looks like a really great trip.
your blogs are great and informative….please provide “share” and “like” buttons….thanks!
Thank you! I was figuring it out but don’t know how.. any help..? 🙂
Beautiful place in PH I haven’t been!
Loved that first picture. I’d want to visit there too! Anita
So beautiful! In South Carolina, the sand bars are in rivers and all your advice holds true