Limay is an industrial city, and the pollution in the nearby Bay of Manila does not make an ideal environment for beach activities or swimming. Head north to the nearby town of Orion, a scant 5 minutes away, and along the coast you can find small local beaches, all-inclusive resorts and almost everything in between. Eco-tourism is also becoming more popular, so you can trek along a rough but pristine path along a volcano, mountain or secluded beach as easily as you can find an all-inclusive resort with all the amenities.
The western coast of the Bataan Peninsula is where you will find most of the regions most opulent resorts, near the pristine natural waters of the nearby nature preserve. The cities of Morong and Bagac are home to many of these all-inclusive motels that are often also integrated with spas, restaurants and various other amenities for the tourist that just wants to relax on the powdery white sand or travel with the family.
Corregidor Island is easily accessible by ferry from Manila on the east side of the bay or from the small city of Mariveles, which is on southern tip of the Bataan Peninsula. The rocky beaches of this island, which houses a strategic military installation from WW II that is now a major tourist attraction, are littered with unique white rocks with red splotches called bloodstones. Making natural, temporary sculptures with along the beaches is an art form that only recently reached Corregidor Island and has become an integral part of Eco-tourism ventures but is also appreciated by photographers, artists and environmentalists alike.
There are two national parks that are both less than 20 miles away from Limay if you would like to see some natural beaches and experience some authentic Southeast Asian aboriginal culture. There are no beaches on the slopes of Mt. Mariveles but you can get a good view of the coastline from its now dormant volcanic peak. A short drive to the northwest from this location will take you to Bataan Natural Park and Forest Preserve, where some of the areas most beautiful natural beaches are open to the public and still inhabited by the local indigenous people.
