Patungan Cove is privately owned and we were so lucky that we had the opportunity to soak up the sun in this resort which is less crowded and teeming with tranquility. The cove is located in Sta. Mercedes (Patungan) at the farthest end of Maragondon, Cavite.

The cove during twelve high noon

We are about to swim in Katungkulan Beach Resort in Ternate, Cavite, unfortunately, it was closed due to marine activity. A group of bikers mentioned a beach in Patungan. Reluctant at first, we still insist to continue our water getaway since we have our delicious meal and snacks and we are itching to swim!

My family is jumping for joy! Haha!

Part of our excitement in getting there was to set foot in Kaybiang Tunnel, the new 300-meter tunnel, and the so-called Ternate-Nasugbu Road which connects Cavite and Batangas.  We stopped beside the highway and had picture-taking.

Before we head on to Patungan Cove

The well-paved road from Kaybiang Tunnel leads us to a breathtaking vista.  Again, we had a pit stop beside the highway and watched the vast expanse of sparkling blue water. Wow! It was so fascinating. Again, time to own our snapshots of this jaw-dropping scenery.

Time now to swim!

Then we head off to our destination. There was no signage along the way, no people to ask to. We saw a small road which we thought will lead us to the right path. By a stroke of luck, we did. There were security guards at the entrance and we were signaled to stop. I asked them in a humble tone, “Sir is it possible if we could swim?”  It took twenty minutes before we were given a “pass.” We were told to look for Dhags Mojica and there we set off happily and excitedly.

cottages at P500 each

Barangay Sta. Mercedes is a laid-back community where fishing is one of their sources of living. This barangay abounds with wooden houses and wooden fences, evidence of a simple and tranquil provincial life. I never thought that Cavite which is now booming because of urban development (with sprouting subdivisions and commercial centers) still has this kind of community.

What a refreshing day to bask in the sunshine!

Barangay Sta. Mercedes is far from downtown, better yet, far from civilization. So far away from monster modernization. Taking a vacation with kind-hearted people and a beautiful sea view will surely take your stress away from your system!  I just love it here!

Mami and Shen are busy making castle

Dhags Mojica wasn’t there when we reached the resort area. We were entertained by Charmaine and showed us the cottages, Php300-small cottage and Php500 the bigger one, and in the beachfront. Of course, we want to have the best spot to stay for the day so we chose the latter. Surprisingly, the resort had no entrance fee. After thanking Charmaine, we put our stuff on the table, ran to the sea, and waded happily in the water. What a perfect escape from the heat of summer.

look how fine the sand is

Just like Katungkulan Beach Resort, the sand in  Patungan Cove was gray and very fine. Indeed, we enjoyed walking barefoot. It was just fine playing with the buffeting waves because the water was shallow. My hubby and Pao had fun swimming farther and had fun playing with the waves.

Can’t hide the excitement Kuya Pao? Haha!

Patungan Cove seemed like an exclusive resort because it has no summer crowd. The community was clean. And the people were so nice and friendly.

Shen and her lady-like pose

It was a beautiful day to chill. Allow me to say it again, I love this place. Though the resort is devoid of posh facilities, every one of us enjoyed it a lot. I was so thankful to those bikers in Katungkulan Beach Resort for telling us about Patungan Cove. We discovered another beach resort and had an unforgettable experience away from the busy scene of crowded beaches near Manila.

our cute little Vienna took care of our cottage while we were soaking in waters

This place is a good side trip after a trek to the monolith of Pico de Loro.  But as of this time, it was so chaotic to go inside Patungan Cove because this is privately owned.

The rough road in getting to Patungan cove is now privately owned

We were so lucky to discover a beautiful beach like this which is seldom visited by beachgoers.

Can you see the monolith of Pico de Loro?

So thankful, really!