About Las Cabanas Beach
Las Cabanas Beach, also known as Marimegmeg Beach, is a public sandy beach in Barangay Marimegmeg, about 2.5 kilometers south of El Nido town in Palawan, Philippines. It is known for its long stretch of light sand, calm turquoise water, limestone cliff backdrop, and wide sunset views over Bacuit Bay. The beach hosts resorts, bars and restaurants along its shore and serves as a popular sunset viewing and swimming spot near El Nido town.
Visitors guide
Visitors can expect a long, open sandy shoreline facing west over Bacuit Bay with scattered limestone formations and small islands offshore. The beach has shallow, generally calm water suitable for swimming and wading, lined with palm trees, beach bars, restaurants and resorts. Areas for sunbathing, walking along the shore, and viewing sunset are accessible on foot. A zipline connects the beach to a nearby islet, and viewpoints on the southern cliffs offer elevated panoramas.
Key highlights
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Wide west-facing sandy beach known for sunset views over Bacuit Bay
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Also documented as Marimegmeg Beach in Barangay Marimegmeg
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Calm, shallow water suitable for swimming and beach walks
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Beachfront bars, restaurants and resorts along the shoreline
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Zipline connecting Las Cabanas Beach to a nearby islet
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Cliff-top viewpoints at the southern end of the beach
Route
| By air | Fly to El Nido Airport (Lio Airport) then tricycle/van to the beach, or fly to Puerto Princesa International Airport then 5-6 hour van transfer to El Nido |
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| By road | Approximately 2-3 km south of El Nido town proper; reachable in 5-10 minutes by tricycle or motorbike via Marimegmeg Road |