Paradise Beach (Sandira) – the cove beach of Santa Fe.

At a glance

Municipality

Santa Fe (barangay not confirmed)

Getting there

Tricycle or scooter from Santa Fe on a rough road, then a short walk

Entrance

about ₱50–75 per adult, paid at the gate (unverified, as of 2026)

Best time

Mornings and weekdays; water near shore is usually calm, but tides and weather vary

Facilities

Small campsite reported; food and toilets not confirmed

What it is

Paradise Beach is a small cove with white sand below low cliffs on the south coast of Santa Fe, west of Ogtong Cave and the resort strip. Part of it is managed as Sandira. It is quieter than Kota Beach. OpenStreetMap places the beach at about 11.146 N, 123.779 E.

Getting there

Take a tricycle or scooter from Santa Fe. The last part of the road is rough; from the entrance you walk down to the beach.

Fees

Reports differ (all unverified):

• ₱50–55 (lakbaypinas, May 2026; cebudestinations 2026)
• ₱55–70 (whycebu, 2026)
• Up to ₱75 in visitor reviews; one review says no fee after 5 pm

Pay only at the official gate and keep your ticket. Ask at the gate whether it also covers the neighbouring section.

Rules and nature

Starfish and sea urchins live in the shallow water. Look, but do not lift them out of the water.

Safety

• Wear water shoes.
• The path and rocks can be slippery after rain.

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