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The Majestic Beauty of Cape San Agustin
The long travel and the challenges tagging along our way to Cape San Agustin makes me wonder about what's waiting for us there. Is it worth the experience? My thoughts earlier on the road has been answered by the view I've seen, the Majestic beauty of Cape San Agustin.
Cape San Agustin is located at the southern most tip of Governor Generoso facing the vast water of Celebes Sea on one side and the calm waters of Davao Gulf on the other side. It serves as a navigational aid during world war II thus the installation of the Lighthouse commonly called as the Parolas. Today, the centuries old Parolas has become one of the historical landmarks of Davao Oriental and was featured as one of the key attractions of Cape San Agustin.
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| Lakawero at the oldest Parola |
There are three Parolas standing tall and proud near the edge of the cliff. The one I'm standing at was the smallest and the oldest Parola built during the Spanish colonial era. It has a circular staircase leading to the top where you can see the panoramic view of the Pacific Ocean and Davao Gulf. Being at the top was an amazing experience. I feel dizzy everytime I take one step higher but I cared less. The view up above the Parola was just breath taking and worth the challenge. The second Parola was the one at the center in the photo above. They used to open the doors of the second parola for the visitors to climb at the top but when we get there, it was locked. The tallest and the latest was that painted with white.
A few steps further from where the Parolas are located lies an added attraction, the captivating Last Islet. A small Islet carved naturally by the raging waves of Celebes Sea and the calm waters of Davao Gulf. This islet can be accessible during low tide.
After taking some good photographs at the last islet, we moved on to our final destination, the Parola beach also known as Pink Sand beach. The fine pinkish white sand of Parola beach was enough for me to finally rest my backpack and take a dip at the ravaging yet gentle waves of the Pacific Ocean. I killed the rest of my time enjoying the serene and majestic beauty of Cape San Agustin.
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| Enjoying the scenery and the beach |
I left my footprints at the southern most tip of Davao Oriental with a big smile on my face. Bringing with me a bundle of joy, memories and a great experience worth a share.
Indeed Life is a great adventure. :)
Related posts about Governor Generoso:
- A Day Tour at Governor Generoso, Davao Oriental
- Exploring the Mythical Sigaboy Island
I remembered getting here in a rainy day and we were not able to reach it due to unfavorable weather :( I envy you, hehe. Dapat nga siguro summer pumunta dito.
ReplyDeletewe had the same fate.. what we did is that nilakad na lang namin ang maputik na daan para lang mapuntahan to since hindi daw kaya ng van. hehehe
DeleteDo you have a number of a local or tourism officer who could perhaps help us there?
DeleteThanks a lot!
Hi po, nasa sirang phone ko po. I'll ask Olan sa contact # ng tourism office sa gov. gen. i'll get back to you on that po :)
Deletehi! please post po numbers nung conrtacts niyo regarding this trip. would like to see and visit the fascinating "pink" beach! :) THANK YOU!
ReplyDeleteHello, I don't have the digits of our tour guide. try asking Olan of thetravelteller.com he's one of the organizers of this tour. thank you for the visit :)
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