The Unseen Paradise of Calatagan, Batangas ( Edna's Beach Family Camp )

            The Unseen Paradise of Calatagan, Batangas

featuring: Edna's Beach Family Camp

by Menchorista Traveloka

How will i start a blog about this crazy beautiful paradise at Calatagan Batangas. Thank God that He allow us to see His wonderful creation on Earth.

The plan:

It all started when my best friend ask me to have an out of town escapade to celebrate his Girlfriend's birthday on February 25, 2019. So i'm the most busy person of the day looking for some beach reviews located at Batangas Area. It happened that there are beach resorts that are too costly, so it is decided that we will proceed to Manuel Uy Beach, for it has a good reviews among bloggers besides it is not expensive to spend overnight in the area. In-line with this, there are no reservation at the Resort and you can come anytime.

The Preparation:

In able for us not to have a hassle time going at our destination, we already bought the things we will be needing and to save time so that the only ones we will buy at Calatagan Public market are the sea foods and other fruits. 

Below are list we bring at our trip:

1. Portable emergency light (if you are going to conduct an overnight stay)

2. Tent ( if you don't have any they have tents for rent )

3. Beach sandals ( feet protection, there are sharp shells and stones at the beach)

4. Insect repellent lotion ( to avoid mosquito bites)

5. Sunscreen ( skin protection for UV rays)

6. Cooking Utensils ( uling, rice cooker, tongs, disposable plates and caps )

7. Beach Towels ( if you want to have picnic beside the shore )

The Trip:

We came from Canlubang, Calamba City, Laguna and we will go to Calatagan via private vehicle. We are supposed to left home by 4:30am sharp of Feb.24, 2019, but it doesn't happen ( hahaha ), i woke up at exactly 4:30am so i had to hurry my preparation, I didn't go on shower, i just change my clothes lol 😂😂. We already left Calamba at exactly 5:01 am and my friends face are like this 😕 lol. It's probably a long drive, Calatagan is about 106 km from Calamba Laguna.

We took our breakfast at Mer-Ben Tapsilogan at Tagaytay City, the food there is delicious and the scenery is perfect with a rising sun and a cold wind that touches your skin. A must try. 

TAPSILOG OF MER-BEN, TAGAYTAY CITY 

GROUPIE AT MER-BEN TAPSILOGAN, TAGAYTAY CITY

Then , we  drove again heading Nasugbu to Lian and then there we arrive at Calatagan Public Market at exactly 7:50 am. There we bought are viand for lunch and dinner ( pusit, tilapya at ang paboritong prutas sa summer ang pakwan 😁 ).

CALATAGAN PUBLIC MARKET

From the Calatagan Public Market, it was just 6 km drive at about 10mins and we had reach the Manuel Uy Beach Resort, unfortunately it was over crowded by bakasyonista's from different places, for it was a long weekend. So unlucky not to have stayed at our proposed destination, lucky to discover new paradise that still has no reviews and that is Edna's Beach Family Camp. it was also a 10 minute drive from Manuel Uy Beach.

MANUEL UY BEACH ENTRANCE

Here we come, i was not able to take picture at the logo of Edna's Beach Family Camp because I'am just excited too excited to witness the beauty of the place (hehe). First thing you have to do is to inquire at the staffs designated, they were kind and hospitable. As you will look the place it is still in-going construction of its facilities. We look for their comfort room, they had 4 units of Toilets, they also had a grilling station and concrete kitchen sink. This are the payments we had made prior to the beach entrance.

1. Entrance Fee: Php. 150 ( Day Tour ) and Php. 200 ( Overnight stay ) / pax

2. Environmental Fee: Php 30 / pax

3. Parking Fee: Php. 100 / car

4. Use of electricity for rice cooker: Php. 20 / cook

5. Island hopping: Php. 1200 / 6pax for 1 hour only (you can inquire as soon as you have entered the beach, and 

    staff will contact their boat men. If you want to extend there is an additional fee of Php.100 / pax

Others:

6. Food : 500 / pax (it depends when you loves to eat hehe like me 😄😄😄)

7. Gasoline: 400 / pax ( Calatagan is so far, you have to load you car full tank for safety purposes)

Total expense: Php.1450.00

At the Beach

PREPARE OUR BAYAN FOR LUNCH

WHEN WE ALREADY FINISHED TO SETUP OUR TENTS AND HAVE THE COOKING DONE

PREPARATION FOR ISLAND HOPPING: DESTINATION STARFISH ISLAND

WHEN OUR RENTED BOAT ARRIVED, YAHOO WE ARE ALL EXCITED

VIEW OF THE CAMP SITE AFAR

MODEL NG BANGKA NI KUYA HAHAHA SI BESHIEWAP MAKSY B!

OUR MISTER CHEF THROUGH-OUT THE TRIP :CHEF GABBY

MODEL NG STARFISH SI BOSS MANAGER EDMER V.

After the Star Fish island, we went snorkeling at the middle of the sea, and we enjoyed the fish a lot even though the current is to high that time. 

VIEW OF THE SUNSET

INSTAGRAMMABLE VIEW OF THE SUNSET 

DURING SUNSET IT IS ALREADY LOW-TIDE

After we had enjoyed the sunset, we already cleaned ourselves and took a shower, while our chef is preparing for our dinner. During the night we had fan playing King's cup, we laugh and laugh, everyone enjoyed the game, we drink until 1:30 am while watching the stars over us after that we had to turn-off the lights and sleep for tomorrows activity: Going home.

As a side trip you can took photos from those lovely trees planted nearby the Calatagan Highway.

THE TREE FROM THE GAME OF THRONES LOL

SAMPLE ITINERARY FOR AN OVERNIGHT STAY:

04:30 - 05:00      - Assembly

05:00 - 08:00      - Arrival at Calatagan Town Proper

08:00 - 08:30      - Arrival at Edna's Beach Family Camp

08:30 - 10:00      - Food and Tent Preparation

10:00 - 11:00      - Lunch

11:00 - 12:00      - Selfies and Groupies by the sea shore

12:00 - 03:00      - Island Hopping 

03:00 - 04:00      - Card games while waiting for sunset

04:00 - 06:00      - Sunset photoshoot

06:00 - 07:00      - Dinner Preparation

07:00 - 12:00      - Enjoy the night (party and drinks)

12:00 - 01:30      - Stargazing

01:30 - beyond   - Lights off

Hope you like this review.

Thanks & God Bless us all :)