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| Yours truly enjoying the strong breeze! |
A beach that is named after female warriors from Greek mythology? You gotta be kidding me. That's why when I first heard of its name years ago, I seriously thought it was a joke. It wasn't. But up to now, I still couldn't figure out why this pristine beach in Abra de Ilog, Mindoro Occidental was named as such.
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| Playa Amazona begins here at the Port of Abra de Ilog. |
Playa Amazona is a long stretch of pebbled beach on the northern coasts of Abra de Ilog, my wife Yeyette's hometown. It's located in Sitio Orilan, Barrio Uauà (erroneously spelled as Wawa). Towards the east, the Port of Abra de Ilog can be viewed from afar. The beach also fronts the famous Verde Island Passage which is rich in marine biodiversity, actually the richest all over the world. And from that same body of water comes the crashing waves.
Our family has been to many beaches, but this one tops the rest in terms of wave strength. The sea breeze in Playa Amazona is so strong you will need to raise your voice in order to be heard. Wave after crashing wave will topple swimmers upside down. While the waves may not be as strong as those in Baler and Siargáo, we still deem them fit for novice surfers.
The waves of Playa Amazona are always strong all year round, especially in the morning; they subside just a bit in the afternoon onwards. The sands are fine and brownish, with lots of pebbles near the water. But swimmers will be delighted because just a few feet from the shore, the sands underneath the water are soft. The place also provides a breathtaking view of the mountain ranges surrounding Abra de Ilog.
The best part about this beach is that it's rarely visited by people. Maybe because there are no known resorts in the place. But you can rent nipa hut cottages for only ₱100.00. This place is also best for camping.
We visited this beach last April 1st to celebrate Juanito's seventh birthday. Click here to view more photos of our fun beach adventure! And don't forget to LIKE US on Facebook! ¡Hasta la vista!
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| Now you see her, now you don't. |
The waves of Playa Amazona are always strong all year round, especially in the morning; they subside just a bit in the afternoon onwards. The sands are fine and brownish, with lots of pebbles near the water. But swimmers will be delighted because just a few feet from the shore, the sands underneath the water are soft. The place also provides a breathtaking view of the mountain ranges surrounding Abra de Ilog.
The best part about this beach is that it's rarely visited by people. Maybe because there are no known resorts in the place. But you can rent nipa hut cottages for only ₱100.00. This place is also best for camping.
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| Left to right: John-John, Krystal, Juanito, Yeyette, Ate Cora, Jefe, yours truly, Junífera Clarita, and Mómay. |
We visited this beach last April 1st to celebrate Juanito's seventh birthday. Click here to view more photos of our fun beach adventure! And don't forget to LIKE US on Facebook! ¡Hasta la vista!
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| Chillin' inside our nipa cottage. |
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| There were no birthday balloons, expensive food, a fancy cake, nor several guests for Juanito's seventh birthday. All we could afford to give him was a happy beach memory. ❤️ |
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