About San Rafael

San Rafael village is located in Western Visayas Philippines, and famous for its turquoise water, whose crystal clarity is incredible! This increases the level of beach recreation, since the better the water, the more pleasant it is to be in it! But don't be too cool!

Nearest beaches in San Rafael

view the highest rated beaches in area

Senior friendly

Nabulao Beach

Talacagay 1.8 km
Very good
8.3
Free entrance • Amenities beach • Easy access • Bright sand • Turquoise water • Sand bottom
4.3 Amenities index
Good for Relax

Hinoba-an Beach

Po-ok 0.2 km
Good
7.8
Free entrance • Amenities beach • Easy access • Bright sand • Turquoise water • Crowded in season
3.7 Amenities index
Good for Relax

Maricalum Beach

Maricalum 1.9 km
Good
7.6
Free entrance • Virgin beach • Easy access • Bright sand • Turquoise water • Large low tide
1 Amenities index

Obong Beach

Bacuyangan 2.8 km
Good
7.2
Free entrance • Amenities beach • Easy access • Crowded in season • Large low tide • Rocks bottom
1 Amenities index
Good for Relax

CPAC Beach

Asia 0.4 km
Good
7.1
Free entrance • Virgin beach • Easy access • Bright sand • Crowded in season • Rocks bottom
1 Amenities index
Good for Relax
Pleasant
6.8
Free entrance • Virgin beach • Easy access • Bright sand • Turquoise water • Crowded in season
1 Amenities index

Resting by the sea for each traveler is associated with different activities. Someone loves complete relaxation and silence, while others need activity. Our configurator will always help you choose a beach that meets your personal needs.

If a beach holiday for you is primarily the sound of the surf, the cries of seagulls over the pier and leisurely walks along the coast, then you are definitely a fan of calm beaches. The most popular beaches for such a holiday in the vicinity of San Rafael are Nabulao Beach, Hinoba-an Beach, Maricalum Beach.

The list of available beach activities is certainly important, but for many travelers it is not a determining factor when choosing a vacation spot. Below you will find some information about the natural features of the beaches of San Rafael, we hope that this information will help you find the place of your dreams.

The beaches of village are mainly narrow. According to reviews of major beach experts and vacationers, most beaches have a high level of cleanliness. Sandy beaches dominate the rest!

Usually, the depth increases very smoothly. If this is important to you, always use our filter to check for a particular beach.

It's worth noting that 2 beaches in San Rafael have a significant tidal range. This means that the water can recede from the shore for a long distance and vice versa, causing unexpected situations for you or your belongings. Keep this in mind when planning your beach activities and be sure to check our filter for information on tidal ranges.

A not-so-pleasant feature of the beaches in San Rafael is the high density of boats, yachts, or other watercraft on some of them. There are about 5 such beaches, but this may vary depending on the season. If this is a concern for you, we recommend carefully checking the beaches of interest for this issue using our Boat filter.

Latest reviews on San Rafael's beaches

Nabulao Beach
10 Lana Smith

The staff members are incredibly friendly, and the beach is a truly peaceful and relaxing destination. The resort gives off a delightful vacation vibe.

Maricalum Beach
10 Ronald Jenkins

Nice place