After the 2-3 hours of driving (depending on city traffic), one can reach the remote, yet serene town of Mabini.
For direction:
Manila -> SLEX ->Sto Tomas ->Star Tollway ->exit at the end, passing Sambat, Malvar, Lipa and Ibaan.
Batangas Port -> Bauan Road Overpass ->Sta Rita ->San Pascual -> Bauan-Mabini Junction. ->
Mabini-Anilao Junction.
I chose to stay at a very remote private resort, which, the name of the resort I even barely remember. (Sign of aging?). I just stayed one night, and the next morning, drove off to Calatagan's Burot Beach.
From Mabini to Calatagan, it would normally be driven for an hour or so. On the way to Calatagan, you will be passing the beautiful heritage town of Taal.
Taal town reminds me of Vigan, with all those ancestral houses and buildings. Fair enough to see Vigan's resemblance here.
Going to Burot Beach is a bit hard because of unpaved roads. Staying is worse. Imagine a beach with no descent shower rooms and toilets. You can camp overnight or just be there for a day trip, costing 65 pesos per head. The place is vast enough to have a place to park your car. Good.
If you will ask me, Burot beach is worth the pain and inconvenience.
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