Parola Beach

Parola Beach is a coastal beach in Barangay Siuton, Magallanes, Sorsogon, facing Bagatao Island and Sorsogon Bay. Named after the nearby Bagatao Island Lighthouse (parola means lighthouse in Filipino), it features dark to light brown sand, calm waters and views of the historic lighthouse. The beach is known for its quiet, rural setting, fishing boats and undeveloped shoreline, offering a simple seaside experience in northeastern Sorsogon.

Visitors can expect a quiet, undeveloped shoreline with brown to gray sand, calm shallow water and open views across to Bagatao Island and its lighthouse. The beach is lined with coconut trees and fishing boats, with small rented cottages and open areas for picnics. There are no large resorts; the setting is rural and natural, suitable for wading, beachcombing, photography and relaxing by the sea.

The beach is named after the Bagatao Island Lighthouse (Parola ng Bagatao), a historic coastal lighthouse on Bagatao Island built in 1904 during the American colonial period to guide vessels entering Sorsogon Bay. The lighthouse remains a navigational landmark visible from the beach.

The beach is part of the coastal fishing community of Siuton and Magallanes, where small-scale fishing and village life shape the local shoreline character.