Lobo beach is an option for vacationers who wants something new in their holiday break in Batangas.

For most Batangueños, when you speak of the town of Lobo it means the famous fruits like atis (sugar apple) and sampaloc (tamarind). But Lobo town is also a delightful place for a beach trip.

From Manila, it would take you around 3 hours drive to reach the attractive town of Lobo. Before reaching the town, you will drive thru a narrow winding road with a scenic view of the mountains.

Gerthel Beach is located in the town of Lobo, it is one of the finest beaches of the area. The approximately one kilometer stretch of white sand beach has gradually sloping ocean floor to about two hundred meters before the drop-off. A beach resort that also serves as an accommodation facility also exists.

How to get there: The beach can be reached by taking a jeepney towards Lobo. Several tricycles can also be hired upon reaching the town proper. The distance from Batangas City to Lobo is about 37 kilometers.

Travel time: 2 1/2 hours from Manila.