Philippines · Mati, Mindanao · #6 of the Philippines' ten by fame
Three kinds of turtle nest here. The skimboarders are just visiting.
No photo yet. We don’t lie with pictures.
How we rated it: up one for a sourced find (three of the world's seven marine turtle species nest here). Nothing on record takes it down.
Three of the world's seven marine turtle species nest on Dahican, in Mati on Mindanao. Fly to Davao City, then it is three hours by van or bus to Mati City. Public access is at Amihan Beach Park on Dahican Lawigan Road, where you may pay ₱50 to park. A boardwalk runs along the shore, and a loyal community of surfers and skimboarders gives it a youthful buzz. We measured 1,445 metres.
Warmest sea in July. Fewest wet days in March. Pick your fight.
One year of data, 2025, from Open-Meteo at this beach's coordinates. A rain day is 1 mm or more. The red bar is the month to aim for in each row.
Surfers and skimboarders, a loyal crowd.
A boardwalk along the shore.
Yes. Three of the world's seven marine turtle species nest on Dahican, according to Rough Guides.
Fly to Davao City, then take a three-hour van or bus to Mati City. Public access is at Amihan Beach Park on Dahican Lawigan Road.
