Cauayan is an unassuming little place in between Kabankalan and Sipalay. Having driven through it on numerous occasions, and seeing a sign with “Punta Bulata Resort and Spa” each time, one day I decided to actually take a look. As we drove down the rough and narrow dirt road, following the signs, I couldn’t believe it when we first stumbled across Calat-an Beach. This beach was as good as anything I had seen and aside from a couple of local fishermen; the place was completely secluded with hardly any form of habitation.
Imagine sitting here with a deck chair and a few beers? It doesn’t get much better than this.
Pristine white sand and almost total seclusion in this tranquil setting, off the beaten track.
Although I wasn’t able to spend too much time at Calat-an Beach, I would consider this is an ideal place to take a picnic lunch, an esky (ice box) with several beers and your swimming gear, and just chill out and relax on the powdery sand and in the calming waters for a day.
As astonished as I was to stumble across the little hidden gem in Calat-an Beach, nothing could’ve prepared me for what I was about to experience next. Several minutes further along the dirt track, we came across a very big brick wall with a very big iron gate. It didn’t look like anything flash, but it had a Punta Bulata sign there, so considering we had come this far, it was time to take a look inside.
My jaw hit the floor at what I saw before me. Literally in the middle of nowhere, stood this amazing resort overlooking the Sulu Sea. Restaurant, swimming pool, beauty salon – it has it all! And of course, a white sand beach below the pool overlooking the sea.
Exclusive beach front which you get to have all to yourself without the hustle and bustle of more popular places like Boracay.
Fantastic and relaxing swimming pool facing out over the Sulu Sea.
It’s a pity I didn’t get to stay here, but it really is an ideal setting for relaxing with a few beers and soaking up some rays.