Hidden Beach - Palawan

Located on the northwestern side of Matinloc Island in El Nido in the province of Palawan, Hidden Beach is part of Tour C of the El Nido Island Hopping Tours. 

Hidden Beach

Hidden Beach Details

Hidden Beach, unlike Secret Beach, is not really hidden. It is found in-between towering karst formations of the said island and there is no crawling through a hole activity involved. 
What makes Hidden Beach unique is the fact that despite you having to swim deep waters (and sometimes rough seas), you'd suddenly find yourself in calm shallow waters once you are a few meters away from the beach. The beach, like most beaches in El Nido, has white sand. 

Hidden Beach - El Nido, Palawan

Perfect for pirates to hide their loot...

...and perfect for snorkeling too

What surprises me (literally) are the territorial fishes that live under the rocks of the shallow waters in front of the beach, They aggressively peck on your foot if you get too near to their homes. Visitors should be careful though, I have seen several sea anemones with their sharp needles protruding beside some rocks. Aside from these sea creatures, you'd see plenty of other fishes and sea plants in the area and your eyes would surely feast on the colorful underwater world of Hidden Beach.

You'll love splashing around the pristine waters of Hidden Beach

According to our boatman, if you visit during the high tide of the ber-months, stingless jellyfishes freely roam in the shallow area of Hidden Beach. However, the water during this time is deep enough for you to swim with the multitude of stingless jellyfishes.  

You can rest on the shade provided by the towering karst stones

 I got to visit Hidden Beach during our combination Tour of El Nido. It was our third to the last destination on the said tour. 

Be careful with the sea anemones

A relaxing sight indeed

Hidden Beach Entrance Fee:

It is FREE to visit and explore Hidden Beach. However, you need to join TOUR C of the El Nido Island Hopping Tours to visit it. TOUR C costs 1400 pesos.

Why visit Hidden Beach?

Overall, I was fantasizing about camping in Hidden Beach, just to see how it is like to stay there for a night. Anyway don't miss it if you are going to El Nido, like all the destinations in the Island Hopping Tours, the Hidden Beach is also a must-visit.

Getting to Hidden Beach:


From Puerto Princesa City, ride a van heading to the town of El Nido. From there you can inquire about the island hopping tours from the multitude of tour service providers in the town. Avail TOUR C.

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Location: El Nido, Palawan, Philippines

Comments

  1. CassieAugust 8, 2019 at 12:12 AM

    This beach sounds so amazing!!

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    1. Neil Alvin NicerioSeptember 2, 2019 at 9:56 AM

      You should come visit this beach Cassie. You'd love it. =)

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  2. Florid ForestAugust 8, 2019 at 9:50 AM

    Looks fun. I think I'd still be afraid of the jellyfish!

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  3. Adventures with ShelbyAugust 8, 2019 at 10:38 AM

    This beach looks stunning! I'd love to visit

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    1. Neil Alvin NicerioSeptember 4, 2019 at 8:58 AM

      Please do visit Palawan. This is just one of those must-see places there.

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  4. SarahWithASmileAugust 8, 2019 at 10:47 AM

    I love this part of the world - very special to my heart! These pics and post make we want to go back.

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    1. Neil Alvin NicerioSeptember 4, 2019 at 8:59 AM

      Paradise is waiting for you Sarah. Come visit Palawan. =)

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  5. Luna MoonAugust 9, 2019 at 2:23 AM

    That beach is gorgeous! I normally don't like getting in the water at the beach,river, etc because it always creeps me out a bit thinking about the fish and unseen lurkers in the water. However the water here seems pretty clear so I would totally get in the water here! Thanks for sharing this lovely spot.

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    1. Neil Alvin NicerioSeptember 18, 2019 at 9:50 AM

      You're welcome. You should come visit Palawan. The water there is amazing. =)

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  6. Ashli FergusonAugust 9, 2019 at 8:25 AM

    WOW!!! This beach is INCREDIBLE!!!! Reminds me of the movie The Beach!

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    1. Neil Alvin NicerioSeptember 18, 2019 at 2:12 PM

      That's in mind as well. =) However, I have yet to visit that beach in Thailand.

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  7. Van CastAugust 9, 2019 at 6:16 PM

    Wow! Amazing, this is paradise... Such a magical place to go.

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    1. Neil Alvin NicerioSeptember 18, 2019 at 9:51 AM

      I agree with you! I'm dying to revisit Palawan again in the near future.

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  8. Sanjota PurohitAugust 10, 2019 at 10:00 AM

    Woww! This looks so refreshing and relaxing. Perfect place to spend a day in summer.

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    1. Neil Alvin NicerioSeptember 18, 2019 at 2:11 PM

      That's true. I hope to visit Hidden Beach again this summer.

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  9. Poorna BanerjeeAugust 11, 2019 at 3:15 PM

    As a complete snorkelling and swimming junkie, I totally love your post and have bookmarked it.

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  10. Elizabeth OAugust 11, 2019 at 3:38 PM

    Wow what a wonderful creation. This is on top of my bucket list.

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    1. Neil Alvin NicerioSeptember 23, 2019 at 9:25 AM

      Thanks Elizabeth. I hope to hear from you again once you get the chance to visit this place.

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  11. anshulAugust 11, 2019 at 7:52 PM

    I have read a lot about Palvan. Your blog is nice and informative and makes me want to visit there.

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  12. Carmenlina CastilloAugust 11, 2019 at 10:38 PM

    That scenery is absolutely breathtaking! I'm definitely adding this to my bucket list. Thank you for sharing!

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  13. JenRaAugust 11, 2019 at 11:19 PM

    Omggg what an amazing place 😍

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  14. Blair VillanuevaAugust 12, 2019 at 2:37 PM

    Oh this is great! We are planning for a long weekend in Palawan but we want to skip the mainstream places. This is something I could consider.

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    1. Neil Alvin NicerioSeptember 23, 2019 at 9:32 AM

      I envy you guys! I really do want to go back to Palawan. Enjoy!

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