Unknown to locals and tourists, Mariveles, Bataan in indeed a haven of various coves. Talain Cove is one of those coves which is a very promising place to be enjoyed and explored. The cove is well enjoyed by the locals of Sitio Talain. It is not crowded so you can have the beach all for yourself.
The cove can be reached thru an hour trek. The trail is covered with trees and shrubs. You may want to wear closed shoes or sandals for your own safety. During rainy season, the trail is muddy and slippery so be extra cautious. In our case, the trek was challenging because it rained a night before our trip. The trek was all worth it.
The fine gray sand will tempt you to walk on your bare feet as you stroll along the shore. Interestingly, the other corner of the cove is a rocky area where you can take pictures in a more dramatic way. Be careful when you stroll because the rocks are slippery.
Talain Cove is also a place where fresh water and sea water meets. Chasing Talain Falls made our trip more adventurous. The trek to waterfalls was about almost 2 hours. The trail was very challenging. The slippery rice paddies will get you dirty but it was fun. River crossing was also fun because you will choose a not so deep area in order for you to get yourself to the other side. If only I was able to record our trek, it would have been a worth sharing video. We enjoyed our stay at the falls for a couple of minutes before we went back to the shore.
After arriving, we spent more minutes swimming on the beach. We went back to the town proper late by riding on a small boat because trekking was not possible. The trek was not possible because it was raining and it was already dark. Thunderstorms and lightnings began to frightened us. Luckily, the waves at that moment were tolerable for a small boat to sail. We arrived safely at the town proper with a smile in our faces. Indeed, Talain Cove is a hidden gem to create great travel memories.
