Can’t think of where to spend your much deserved weekend break? If you’re looking for a trip but on a shoestring budget, the town of Iba in Zambales is the perfect destination for you.

A few kilometers away from the metro but certainly far from its hustle and bustle, Iba is the beach capital of Region III. This town capital of Zambales stretches up to eight kilometers of gray sand beach that is popular to both local and foreign tourists. The beach is lined up with several resorts that offer everything from island hopping services to surfing lessons. If you want to relax and enjoy a bottle of beer while watching the sunset, there are also resorts that offer affordable day trip and overnight rooms and cottages facing the beach, a perfect spot for that magnificent sunset.

Best for snorkeling during the hot summertime, Iba boasts of a marine life that is abundant with corals and various species of marine animals. During the post-summer months of May and June, Iba is flocked by surfers and skim boarders for its subtle and surf-friendly waves.