Agbalala: falls on a beach!

I've been hearing about Agbalala Falls, one of my hometown's many waterfalls, since I was in college. This waterfall is unique because its cold waters flow directly towards a nearby beach. But all these years, I've never been there because it's very far from our place at the town proper. Besides, the serene river which flows through Tagbong and Amazona Beach were enough to keep me relaxed, so why should I ask for more?

Last month was totally awesome because we had our Abra de Ilog vacation for six days. On our first day (April 1), we went to Amazona Beach to celebrate Juanito's seventh birthday. The next day, we swam and picnicked in Tagbong, On the third day, we experienced walking through a forest on our way to Swim Falls. On the fourth day, we just relaxed at my ancestral home while my hubby, Krystal, Mómay, and my cousin John-John went on a mountain hike.

Our fifth day, for me, was the most exciting of them all! It was the day we visited Agbalala Falls and its beach!

On our way to Agbalala Falls.

We have to cross Puente Apiás to get to Agbalala. There's a waterfall bearing the same name just a few minutes walk from this bridge. We have already visited it twice, but it's not as high as the one in Agbalala.

Agbalala Falls and Beach are situated in Barrio Uauà. We had to travel for almost half an hour by tricycle from the town proper to reach the farthest end of the road which leads to the site. My mom's brother, Tito Raf, drove us there using his tricycle. Upon reaching the place, we had to walk some more because Tito Raf's tricycle cannot go up on that kind of road anymore, unless you have a motorbike. On the rough trail towards the falls and beach proper, we saw lots of big rock formations to our left. To our right far below, the beautiful view of Agbalala's coastline and its crystal clear waters sparkle in the sunshine.

We reached the entrance to the falls after walking for about half an hour. A nipa hut is set up to cater to tourists where they had to register. The rate is just ₱10.00 each, but we could stay there for as long as we want, no time limit! Just non-stop fun! We chose to go to Agbalala Falls first before visiting the beach. It was there where we stayed the whole morning. The trek up to Agbalala Falls is just less than five minutes.

Cascada de Agbalala

When I saw Agbalala Falls for the first time, I was astounded by its full beauty and the clarity of its waters. It looked REALLY AWESOME as I imagined it to be. I remembered how my family members and fellow townsmen of Abra De Ilog were right about Agbalala Falls: it really is astounding!

Agbalala Falls is truly Abra De Ilog's main gem!

Just arrived!

Turquoise-colored waters are what will come to mind when you see Agbalala Falls for the first time. In excitement, you will want to swim right away upon seeing this beautiful falls. The coldness of its waters is not as comparable to that of Taytay Falls in Majayjay, La Laguna which is über cold. But the coldness Agbalala Falls is just right to one's body, so relaxing, cool, and soothing. Ah... I want to go back there again...

The waters of this natural pool is so clear you could easily see the rocks underneath!

Family Picture!

While swimming, we could clearly see the somewhat colored and beautiful stones and rock formations underneath the pool where the waterfall drops. The falls itself is exciting to watch, Small stalactites and stalagmites were already forming beside the waterfall. You couldn't help but smile while taking pictures of the natural beauty of Agbalala Falls!

¡Buen provecho!

Floating time! =)

After eating our packed lunch and swimming in the cold, fresh waters of Agbalala Falls, we went for the warm, salty waters of Agbalala Beach nearby. The stream flowing down from the pool of Agbalala Falls go all the way to the nearby beach. When we got down to Agbalala Beach, there was not much sunshine because rain clouds were already forming from afar. But when I see a beach, I just couldn't be stopped whether if it's about to rain or not! We just had to go there especially since I always boast in social media that I am a beach person, hehehe!

Playa Agbalala

The cold stream coming from Agbalala Falls meets the warm waters of Agbalala Beach.

While swimming in Agbalala Beach, we immediately noticed the clarity of its waters. We already saw that on our way to the falls that morning. You can check out our complete photo album to believe. There was not enough sunshine when we swam there because of the rain clouds. How much more when there was sunshine? That's how clear the waters of Agbalala Beach are.

Of all the beaches we've been to, it was here where Junífera Clarita enjoyed walking by herself the most. I even left her alone on the seashore, looking at her from a safe distance, and instead of looking for us, she was busy collecting pebbles and shells!

Pebbles, shells, and stones!

Mommy Mermaid!

With Juanito and our family reflexiologist, Ate Cora. =)

Another family photo, this time at the beach!

Junífera Clarita is really enjoying this beach's assorted pebbles, shells, and stones!

Agbalala Beach is just a few steps away from Agbalala Falls. The water from Agbalala Falls drains towards this beach. It was our second time to swim on a waterfall that drains very near to a beach; the first was more than a decade ago in nearby Apiás (Krystal was our only child back then). It was also our second time to swim on a very pebbled beach; the first was in Kamantigue in Batangas City. WOW is the word that just came to my mind right after experiencing the thrills of Agbalala. The waters are so refreshing, replenishing, and relaxing!

You will not get tired of swimming here. Unlike the crazy waves of Amazona Beach, those in Agbalala are gentle, as if they're dancing with your body. The view of the sea shore is overwhelming, and the rocks and mountains surrounding the beachfront is spectacular. There are a few Mañguián houses in Agbalala Beach. But don't worry because they are a friendly but shy people. You may ignore them or mingle with them. But they won't mind you at all. You will see only their children on the beach. We had our picture taken with them.

With the Mañguián kids of Agbalala. They're more privileged than us because they live in paradise.

When I checked what Junífera Clarita was up to, I noticed that she was very busy playing with pebbles all around her. I sat down beside her and didn't notice that I was already picking a few precious-looking stones myself, getting a bit addicted in the process, LOL! I once read in a magazine article that every stone is unique and that it has no duplicate anywhere else. That article is correct. The pebbles surrounding me and Junífera Clarita are of various beautiful shapes, sizes, and colors... wow, those are the exact words I have for Agbalala Beach!

Tito Raf fetched us late in the afternoon. I saw the sunset on the other side of Cabignayan mountain. I thanked GOD that it did not rain on that day. When we got back home, I said to myself, "I will definitely go back to Agbalala Falls and its beach!" Not just me but all of us in the family! Yes, we will definitely go back! We enjoyed the place twice as we expected. Double the fun, double the wonders, double the relaxation, and everything beautiful you could ever think of! ❤ 😄

Junífera Clarita: ¡Volvamos a este lugar, Mamá!Yo: ¡Sí, señorita!

❤YEYETTE❤