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The World’s 100 Best Beaches

Nacpan Beach

El Nido, Philippines

  1. THE WORLD’S BEST BEACHES WORTH A JOURNEY · 2026 ✦ ✦ N° 80 2026
Nacpan Beach

A beach of about 4 km with fine, light sand and clear water, backed by palm trees, bars and restaurants. Visitors come from El Nido town, about 40 to 45 minutes away by scooter, tricycle or van, on a rough final road.

Highlights

  • Fine powdery light sand
  • Clear water with waves
  • Twin Beach Lookout and Calitang

Good to know

  • Parking 20 PHP motorbikes, 50 PHP cars
  • Sunbeds with parasols about 500 PHP
  • Strong waves and currents on some days

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