Top 10 Popular Beaches in the Philippines

I love beaches! The refreshing view of the blue water and white sand, the sound of the waves, makes me feel good. Here’s a list of beautiful beaches you might want to add to your travel bucket list when in the Philippines:

1. Balabac Island, Palawan

Balabac is first on my list. The sand is so powdery and it really left me in awe.

Bon bon beach, Bugsuk Island
Sandbar near Candaraman Island

2. Boracay Island, Aklan

One of the most popular tourist spots in the world. I love this island, except for the fact that it’s overcrowded and more expensive. The peak season is from February to May and low season is from June to September. For me, December is the best month to come here.

Boracay Island

3. Calaguas Island, Camarines Norte

Calaguas Island

4. Panglao Island, Bohol

Panglao Island, Bohol

5. Anguib Beach, Cagayan

Anguib Beach

6. Honda Bay, Palawan

Cowrie Island, Palawan

7. El Nido, Palawan

Secret Beach, El Nido

8. Camiguin Island

White Island, Camiguin

9. Pagudpud, Ilocos Norte

Blue Lagoon, Pagudpud, Ilocos Norte

10. Burias Island, Quezon Province

Burias Island

Exploring Oslob, Cebu

Whaleshark Viewing

The whale shark is a slow-moving, filter-feeding carpet shark and the largest known extant fish species.

Swimming with the gentle giants

Sumilon Island

The 24-hectare coral island, located on the Southeastern tip of Cebu, is home to Sumilon Bluewater. Pristine white sand beaches abound. Its sandbar is known for its changing shapes and shifting locations around the island, depending on the season. There is a natural lagoon teeming with high mangroves.

Sumilon Island, Cebu
Pool View
Sumilon Island, Cebu
Private pool
Sumilon Island, Cebu
Sumilon Island Pool Side
Sumilon Island, Cebu
Sumilon Island beach
Sumilon Island, Cebu
Sumilon Island beach

35 Things to do in the Philippines Before Exploring Other Countries

1. Go swim with the Whale Sharks in Donsol, Sorsogon and Oslob, Cebu

2. Visit Batanes Islands

3. Climb Mt. Pulag in Benguet

4. Go island hopping in Honda Bay and El Nido in Palawan and explore the Underground River

Big Lagoon, El Nido
El Nido, Palawan

5. Hike Mt. Pinatubo and see the crater lake in Tarlac

6. Visit Malapascua and Bantayan Island in Cebu

7. Dive and see awesome marine life in Anilao, Batangas

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8. Go high! Visit Mountain Province of Sagada

9. Discover Bohol‘s popular spots — Chocolate Hills, Loboc River and white beaches

10. Try wakeboarding in Camarines Sur and visit Caramoan

11. Go to Pampanga for sisig

12. Visit Camiguin Island

13. Go white water rafting in Cagayan de Oro

14. Visit Davao

15. Take shots of the caves in Tuguegarao

16. Enjoy the whole week in Boracay Island

Boracay Island

17. See Mt. Mayon up close in Legaspi, Albay

18. Take shots of surfers in La Union or Siargao

19. Climb Mt. Guiting-guiting in Romblon

20. Spend weekend up north. Take a road trip to Ilocos

21. Check out Malate and Old Manila

22. Spend a weekend camping in Anawangin and Capones Island in Zambales

23. Eat freshly-picked strawberries in Strawberry Fields in La Trinidad, Benguet

24. Take a quick trip in Tagaytay

25. Enjoy a food trip in Iloilo City

26. See Hispanic houses in Vigan

27. If you want adventure, climb the mountains in Kibungan and Bakun, Benguet

28. Visit Bacolod City

29. Go snorkeling in Puerto Galera

30. Go caving in Samar

31. Spend the whole week in Balabac Islands in Palawan

Balabac Island, Palawan

32. Go island hopping in Guimaras Island

33. If temperature rises in Manila, spend a weekend in Baguio

34. Visit Kayangan Lake in Coron, Palawan

35. Enjoy the finest sands of Calaguas Island, Camarines Norte

Sumilon Island in Oslob, Cebu

Location: Oslob, Cebu

The 24-hectare coral island, located on the Southeastern tip of Cebu, is home to Sumilon Bluewater. Pristine white sand beaches abound. Its sandbar is known for its changing shapes and shifting locations around the island, depending on the season. There is a natural lagoon teeming with high mangroves.

On the south side, a lighthouse rests on a protected tree park and a “Baluarte,” a 19th century historical watch-tower. It is also home to the Philippines first marine sanctuary.

Sumilon Island, Cebu
Sumilon Island, Cebu
Pool View
Sumilon Island, Cebu
Private pool
Sumilon Island, Cebu
Sumilon Island Pool Side
Sumilon Island, Cebu
Sumilon Island beach
Sumilon Island, Cebu
Sumilon Island, Cebu
Sumilon Island, Cebu
Sumilon Island, Cebu

Puerto Princesa Subterranean River National Park Tour, Palawan

Location: Palawan

 

Sabang Beach

Puerto Princesa Tour 2014
Sabang Beach

Puerto Princesa Tour 2014

 

Puerto Princesa Subterranean River National Park Tour

Puerto Princesa Subterranean River National Park
Puerto Princesa Subterranean River National Park entry point

The Puerto Princesa Subterranean River National Park is a protected area of the Philippines located about 80 kilometres (50 mi) north of the city centre of Puerto Princesa, Palawan. The river is also called Puerto Princesa Underground River.

 

Puerto Princesa Tour 2014

Puerto Princesa Tour 2014

Puerto Princesa Tour 2014

Puerto Princesa Tour 2014