Palad Sandbar

Palad Sandbar is a narrow white-sand sandbar located off Maniwaya Island in Barangay Maniwaya, Santa Cruz, Marinduque, Philippines. It emerges prominently during low tide, forming a long stretch of fine sand surrounded by clear shallow turquoise water. Known for its pristine, undeveloped character and photogenic landscape, it is a popular day-trip destination accessed by boat from Maniwaya Island or the Santa Cruz mainland as part of island-hopping tours.

Visitors can expect a long, narrow strip of fine white sand surrounded by shallow, clear turquoise water that is fully exposed only at low tide. The sandbar is undeveloped with no permanent structures or shade, offering open views of the sea and nearby Maniwaya and Mongpong Islands. Access is by small outrigger boat, requiring wading ashore. Visitors can walk along the sandbar, wade, swim in shallow areas, and take photographs.