Glan

Glan is a coastal municipality in Sarangani Province at the southernmost tip of Mindanao, known for its white-sand beaches and the famous Gumasa Beach, often called the "Little Boracay of Mindanao." The town faces Sarangani Bay with the Celebes Sea beyond. The economy is based on fishing, coconut, and tourism.

By Plane

Fly to General Santos (GES IATA), then 1 hr south-east by bus or van.

By Train

No passenger rail.

By Car / Road

Jeepneys and vans from General Santos. Buses also operate along the Sarangani coastal highway.

Tricycles and habal-habal for local transport. Rent a motorbike to explore the coastal barangays.

• Gumasa Beach -- 3 km of powdery white-sand beach with calm turquoise water and coconut palms.

• Glan Town Plaza -- Neat town square with church and municipal hall.

• Swimming and sunbathing at Gumasa Beach.

• Sarangani Bay diving -- Coral reefs and marine life.

• Glan Fiesta -- Annual celebration in honour of the town's patron saint.

• Seafood grills along Gumasa Beach -- Fresh fish, prawns, and squid grilled over charcoal.

• Buko juice and fresh coconut water from beach vendors.

• Budget: Gumasa Beach cottages -- basic nipa huts from P500.
• Mid-range: Isla Jardin del Mar -- doubles from P1,500. Pasaragan Beach Resort -- from P1,200.

• Glan Public Market -- Dried fish, copra, and local produce.

• General Santos -- 1 hr north; tuna capital and regional hub.
• Maitum -- 45 min west; Lake Holon and Maitum jars.
• Lake Sebu -- 2 hr north; highland lakes and zipline.