Camarines Norte: Daet's Bagasbas Beach

Bagasbas, our 4^th Quezon – Bicol Escapade:Part 1

Cam and I started the trip in 2007.  In 2012, there were four of us who explored Camarines Norte.  We were joined by John and Butchick.  John and I came from Manila, while Cam and Butchick were from Calauag. 

It was always a must to enjoy Calauag first before we start our escapade.  I usually had a one night dedicated in Cam's house. We had a blast during our stay in Calauag.  We were with this group of people in Country Mom, friends of Cam and Butchick, who we spent the whole night until the morning (Cam and I was able to sleep, while Butchick and John where still awake the whole time).

We left in the morning and rode a bus from Calauag to Daet.  The plan was to go to Calaguas and find a travel package for the four of us that includes a tent, since we were not prepared for the camping. When we reached Daet, we rode a tricycle and went to Bagasbas Beach.  

Since we were tired of the night before, and the other two hadn’t sleep yet, and because the beach was dragging our itch feet to enjoy the sand and the water, we opted to stay for a night here.

We then look for a place to stay and found a guest house called Zenaida’s Palace.   The place seemed to be a residential house which was turned into a hostel.  It was just a few minutes away from the beach, with nearby sari sari stores.  After resting for awhile we decided to explore Bagasbas Beach.

Bagasbas Beach is located in Daet, Camarines Sur.  The 4 kilo meters stretch of fine, gray and powdery sands is also a surfer’s haven.   It is one of the top surfing destinations in the Philippines as big waves from the Pacific Ocean makes it an ideal spot for surfers.

 It was already low tide when we got there.  And because it was not the surfing season, only small waves roll in the ocean.   There were surfing lessons being offered.  It was a public destination but the beach was very clean.  The unadulterated wide stretch of sand bar, took us far from the Bagasbas Promenade. 

We ate at Surfer's Dine Inn. Hostels, inns, resorts and restaurants lined up the Promenade.  Make sure to book early or you might not find a place to stay especially during summer season and surfing season.

Bagasbas is facing the east of the Pacific Ocean.  We were up early except for Cam) and we were amazed by the view of the beautiful sunrise.