Small Paliton Beach

Better known as Small Paliton, Cangbusyo Beach is the little sister of Paliton Beach, one of the island's most popular spots. It gets very (too?) busy at sunset — a good place to socialise, sometimes a little too much, with "volunteers" and flyer distributors trying to "sell" you hotels and restaurants that aren't really worth the detour, plus the occasional pushy vendor.

Environmental fee: around ₱20-30 per person (collected locally).

The cove sits just around the headland from the main Paliton Beach and shares the same fine white sand and turquoise water, in a smaller, more intimate setting. If you'd rather skip the sunset crowds, mid-morning or early afternoon is calmer and just as scenic.