Options on where to stay in Medina while searching for a nice Philippine beach

Hello again! Since a couple of you asked me about (a) where to stay in Medina Misamis Oriental to visit one of the best Philippine beaches, and (b) what Medina's Alibuag Cold Spring looks like, here it is...

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and here below are some options to answer your questions on "where to stay in Medina Misamis Oriental".

Below are short article reviews of accommodations available in Medina.

I stayed at this hotel for three nights earlier this year.  My purpose was to visit Medina, Misamis Oriental.

This place is good if you want to stay close to the Municipal Hall of Medina, but also just one motorsikad away from the Duca White Beach, and Medina's Alibuag Cold Spring.

Rates are slightly above average compared to other options at 2000-3000 Php (40-60 USD).  They serve free plated "silog" breakfast to their hotel guests.

Travel Tips While staying in Resort de Alberto

During my previous visit, their WIFI internet worked fine for two out of three days that I stayed there. So, if you need to be connected all the time to internet, have a back up.

Duka Bay Resort mini-review

I stayed at this resort for two nights earlier this year.

My purpose was to go on vacation with my family.  I loved waking up in front of the beach and being a few minutes from where I can swim.

Rates are above average compared to other options at 2500-5000 Php (50-100 USD).  They, too, serve plated "silog" breakfast to their hotel guests.

Best Beaches in the Philippines - Medina Misamis Oriental - MunchTrip

Medina, Misamis Oriental is no Boracay island, but it has a white beach that cures my Vitamin sea deficiency.  This beach is in Duca, where Philippine beach resorts like Duka Bay Resort, DU Dy, and Capistrano Beach are known mostly only to locals.  Duca beach (a.k.a. Duca White Beach) is one of the best beaches in the Philippines, and yet some of you have probably never been there.




HOW TO GET TO MEDINA, MISAMIS ORIENTAL
I know of three ways to get to Medina, Misamis Oriental:

• via Cagayan de Oro City Misamis Oriental by bus
• via Camiguin by barge and bus
• via Butuan by bus

I am most familiar with the route via Cagayan de Oro City, which is 2-3 hours away by bus.

Choose the "Portulin" Medina bus stop near Duka Bay resort.  This is the quickest way to go to the beach area. Most bus conductors know this bus stop, too.  But, if you happen to accidentally find yourself at the other bus stop, Fiesta Brand in Cabug, do not panic.  Take the next tip below.

MEDINA, MISAMIS ORIENTAL MAIN ATTRACTIONS

Beach Philippine Beaches - Medina Misamis Oriental - MunchTrip

Duca white beach is on my list for the best beaches in the Philippines.  The local beach resorts here with at least basic amenities are Duka Bay resort, Capistrano resort, and D.U. Dy resort.




It is no Boracay beach, so do not expect commercial food chains 10 meters from the shore of this beautiful Philippine beach.



Medina's Alibuag Cold Spring, is a wonderfully unique swimming attraction as well.  A cemented rock pool surrounding a natural freshwater cold spring.  The water is clear and very cold.  You might want to see it to believe it.

Then, a special event that is worth mentioning is “Hinuklog.”  It is a Medina re-enactment street play based on "Pasyon Ni Kristo" (translation Passion of Christ).  It happens during the Holy days of the Holy Week.  It is a yearly tradition in Medina, Misamis Oriental that continues to gain popularity among Christian and non-Christian tourists.