About Salagdoong Beach
Salagdoong Beach is a public beach and resort on the northeastern coast of Siquijor Island in Barangay Olang, Maria, Siquijor Province, Philippines. Set within the Salagdoong Forest Reserve, it is known for its white sand shoreline, clear turquoise waters, and cliff-diving platforms. The beach is managed as a local government resort with cottages and amenities, and is one of the most visited coastal attractions in Maria municipality.
Visitors guide
Visitors can expect a curved white-sand beach bordered by forested cliffs and clear turquoise water within the Salagdoong Forest Reserve. The beach area has a resort setup with cottages, concrete cliff-diving platforms of varying heights, a slide, and swimming areas. Facilities include parking, toilets, changing rooms and food stalls. The setting is open and scenic, suitable for swimming, sunbathing, photography and cliff diving, with views of the sea and surrounding forest.
Key highlights
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White sand beach with clear turquoise water inside Salagdoong Forest Reserve
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Concrete cliff-diving platforms at different heights
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Forest-backed coastal scenery on northeastern Siquijor
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Local government-managed resort with cottages and picnic areas
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Swimming and snorkeling in calm, clear waters
Route
| By air | Fly to Dumaguete-Sibulan Airport, transfer to Dumaguete Port, then take ferry to Siquijor Port and continue by road to Maria |
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| By road | Accessible by road from Siquijor Port and Larena via the Siquijor Circumferential Road to Barangay Olang, Maria; approximately 30-40 minutes by van, tricycle or motorbike from Siquijor town |
| By public transport |