It was a long weekend last week because of the Chinese New Year celebration so my family and I decided to go for some driving to the beach. The trip was really a last minute decision. We were in a baptism that Sunday morning for Pete’s sake! But, papa bear is so persistent which I’m thankful for by the way because my tail is dying to meet some beach water.
Laiya is a coastal barangay in the town of San Juan, Batangas. It takes approximately 3 to 4 hours to get there from Manila. We arrive at the vicinity around 7PM (told ya we were in baptism/christening reception earlier).
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| Laiya Beach San Juan, Batangas |
The Seashore and the Sands
Laiya’s seashore is not the typical long-stretch shorelines. Its shorelines form several slight arches which somehow calm down the waves that hit the shores. In your first steps to the sea water, you will notice that the sands are a little bit pebbly. As you go farther from the seashore, the pebbles disappear as well and are then replaced by fine grey sand. Although, I must say that you must watch out for stones in the middle part as you might get surprised if you step on one.
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| I guess the gloomy weather is on our favor. We can swim for hours without worrying about the sun! |
The Water
Laiya beach has shallow waters. You can go several meters away from the shores and still enjoy the water at chest-deep. This is specially the case during low tides. For those who have sea-phobia, there’s no need to be afraid. The waves are manageable. Not too gentle like that of a swimming pool but not so strong as well that will make you want to bring your surfing board. At the onset, the water may look murky at the shores because of the waves. But as soon as the water calm down, you will realize that the waters are clear, as you can see your toes underneath.
As for the water, the seawater in Laiya is less salty compared to that of other beaches that I have been to. This is probably brought by the freshwater (there’s a river nearby) that flows into the sea. The water did not also irritate my skin or caused them to be itchy. I believe this was attributed again by the freshwater that blends into the salt water. But again, this is my own take on the water, okay? I just don’t know with others who may have more sensitive skins.
I wish we stayed longer at Laiya but we have to be back to Manila in the afternon. I’ll be back there, I promise.
Till next mermaids and mermen!
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