About Tingko Beach
Tingko Beach is a public white-sand beach in Barangay Daanglungsod, municipality of Alcoy, southeastern Cebu, Philippines. It is known for its fine white sand, clear turquoise water and views across the Cebu Strait toward Bohol Island. The beach is a popular day-trip destination from Cebu City, offering open swimming areas, rentable cottages and a simple, family-friendly atmosphere without large-scale resort development.
Visitors guide
Visitors can expect a curved stretch of fine white sand and clear shallow water suitable for wading and swimming, lined with rentable open cottages, tables and small food stalls. The beach faces east across the Cebu Strait with views of Bohol on clear days. The setting is simple and community-managed, with basic amenities, grilling areas and open spaces for picnics and photography. It is busiest on weekends and holidays.
Key highlights
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Fine white sand and clear turquoise water
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Views across Cebu Strait toward Bohol Island
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Family-friendly swimming area with shallow shoreline
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Rentable beach cottages and picnic tables along the shore
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Accessible day-trip beach from Cebu City in southeastern Cebu
Culture & Context
Community beach for Alcoy residents that supports local small businesses, food vendors and fisherfolk livelihoods, reflecting small-scale coastal tourism in southeastern Cebu
Route
| By air | Fly to Mactan-Cebu International Airport (CEB), then continue by road to Alcoy |
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| By road | Approximately 90-100 km southeast of Cebu City via Natalio Bacalso Avenue / Cebu South Road; about 2.5-3 hours by car or bus to Alcoy, then short tricycle ride to Daanglungsod beach |