Get DirectionsPuting Balas is the best place to be for diving enthusiasts traveling to Pagadian. Frolic in some of the most beautiful waters and the whitest slice of sand you’ll find in the country. This spot isn’t named Puting Balas, or ‘white sand,’ for no reason! Beach bummers are invited to have the time of their lives, whether that’s through engaging in watersports, picnicking, or just taking photos and basking in tropical beauty. Better hurry though. While this sandbar is mere minutes from the mainland, parts of it also vanishes into the sea during high tide.AddressPagadian City Blvd, Pagadian City, Zamboanga del Sur, PhilippinesContact DetailsEmail: [email protected]Operational Hours7:00 am – 12:00 pm (Depending on whether it is high or low tide)Best time to visitMorningHow to get thereTake a 10 to 15-minute tricycle (motorized three-wheeled vehicle) ride from Pagadian Integrated Bus Terminal to Pagadian City Wharf Area (P 30 to 50). You can begin your journey from Pagadian City Airport. This 15 to 20-minute tricycle ride will cost you P 100. From the Pagadian City Wharf Area, ride a pump boat to the destination. The 30 to 40-minute trip will cost you P 2,500 to P 3,000.Things to-doEnjoy the beauty of Puting Balas (white sand)