Kiamba

Kiamba is a coastal municipality in Sarangani Province, known for its tuna fishing industry and the scenic Salaman Beach. The town lies within the Sarangani Bay Protected Seascape and has a vibrant fishing port where tuna boats unload their daily catch. The economy is driven by fishing and coconut farming.

By Plane

Fly to General Santos (GES IATA), 1.5 hr west by bus.

By Train

No passenger rail.

By Car / Road

Jeepneys and buses from General Santos heading west along the coast.

Tricycles (P10-15) for local transport.

• Salaman Beach -- Grey-sand beach lined with coconut trees.

• Kiamba Fish Port -- Tuna fishing boats unloading their catch.

• Kiamba Church -- Parish church in the town centre.

• Swimming and snorkelling along the coast.

• Watch tuna boats unload at the port -- Best in the morning.

• Seafood carinderias by the port -- Freshly grilled fish and kinilaw.

• Buko juice from market vendors.

• Budget: Kiamba Beach Resort -- from P500.

• Kiamba Public Market -- Fresh tuna, dried fish, and copra.

• General Santos -- 1.5 hr east; tuna capital.
• Maitum -- 30 min east; Lake Holon and burial jars.
• Lake Sebu -- 1.5 hr north; highland lakes.