While there is no fine white sand in this beach, Valugan Boulder Beach offers a unique stretch of boulders and smaller roundish stones which possibly came from the nearest volcano, Mt. Iraya. Valugan means “east” in the native language, Ivatan, of Batanes. Valugan Boulder Beach is facing the humbling Pacific Ocean. The long stretch of Valugan Boulder Beach can also be appreciated and be seen below from the top of Rolling Hills.

In the foreground of the photo is an output of a rock balancing done by visitors and locals in the beach. You can see in the background one of the many cliffs and green landscapes of North Batan.

How To Get There:

PAL Express, formerly Air Philippines, and SkyJet are the two airlines servicing to Basco, Batanes. Within the compound of the Basco Airport, you can inquire to one of the travel agencies to tour you in North Batan.

How Did I Get There:

I joined a North Batan tour organized by Ate Remy, +63 928 239 7629, who is also one of the caretakers managing Novita House in Basco town proper. It is one of the cheaper alternative yet worth the money accommodation. We headed to Valugan Boulder Beach after a short visit to a Japanese tunnel.