Cliff jumping
Two platforms over water.
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Siquijor's best-known beach, a small cove of white sand and clear turquoise water ringed by tree-covered limestone rocks, reached by a road through a forest of mahogany trees that shade the way. It is most famous for its two jumping platforms on the rock cliff above deep water, one higher than the other, from which young people leap into the sea to the cheers of onlookers. Those who do not jump swim and snorkel in the clear water among the rocks. On the beach are shady huts and a simple restaurant run by the provincial government, so it is a public resort at reasonable prices. It fills with local families at weekends and on holidays; on weekdays it is quiet. Jumping is at your own risk, so check the depth and the state of the sea first, and start with the lower platform. The rocks around the beach are sharp, so wear water shoes.
Two platforms over water.
Snorkelling by the rocks.
Forest shading the way.
Maria town, east coast of Siquijor
The water below the platforms is deep, but jumping is at your own risk. Check the sea, start with the lower platform and do not jump unless you swim well.