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Honda Bay, Palawan, Philippines
Despite its outstanding natural beauty, Palawan's
1,770 islands have been one of the least developed holiday destinations in
Southeast Asia [apart from the famous El Nido Resorts].
So far the lack of commercialism has made Palawan
very special, but it is becoming more popular particularly for
international divers, as well as adventurers.
The ideal place for sun seekers and snorkellers is
Honda Bay, which has several islets including Cannon Island, Bat Island
and Starfish Island, with coral reefs breaking crystal clear water onto
empty, fine white sand beaches. Arreceffi Island contains the luxury Dos
Palmas Resort, while lesser accommodation can be found on other islands,
or stay at Puerto Princesa and take a half hour boat trip to your
favourite deserted beach.
Palawan also offers the Philippines' best dive spot at the Tubbataha Reef
Marine Park, a World Heritage Site. Dive boats operate from March to May
and can be arranged at Puerto Princesa, Palawan's capital. The city also
offers all sorts of jungle eco-hikes and an 8.2 km underground river trip.
Best Dec-May. Possible heavy rains June- November, but not necessarily.
Malapascua Island, Cebu
This tiny
island, situated at the northeast tip of Cebu Island, is relatively new to
the international market, but already rates highly on the the list of
world's best beaches - some say it is the new Boracay.
This has also become a major dive centre, famous for
the crowds of thresher sharks using the marine highway between Cebu and
Leyte islands. Driest Feb-May, but OK the rest of the year too with mostly
short spells of rain. Worst Oct-Dec.
Bantayan Island, Cebu
Bantayan island, 15km from the northern tip of Cebu
is well-known for its powder white sands and crystal clear water,
especially along the southwest coast. It is a low-key, laid-back resort
with friendly locals. The beaches are considered as some of the most
inviting resorts, particularly around Santa Fe. If you looking for a
virgin paradise, try nearby Puo Island. Driest Feb-May, but OK the rest of
the year too with mostly short spells of rain. Worst Oct-Dec.
Muelle Bay, Puerto Galera, Mindoro
Island Puerto Galera is an
ideal place to do island-hopping from Luzon or a place to laze on pristine
white sands and clear, warm water. The most popular beaches for swimming
are White beach and Tamaraw Beach, while beaches near Sabang have best
facilities for coral-cruising. For more tranquility try Big and Small
Laguna Beaches. Puerto Galera also offers excellent inland nature walks.
Best Nov-June. OK July-Oct [an occasional typhoon will bring
rain/wind/rough seas for 2 or 3 days].
Puraran Beach, Catanduanes Island
Catanduanes Island lies in the Pacific Ocean just off
Luzon and is one of the Philippines' major surf venues. Puraran Beach's
white sand is very appealing, but currents can be dangerous in the surfing
season [October]. There are
other white sandy beaches, for instance Pamangal Beach near San Andres
town or Igang Beach. Note that this is one of the wettest provinces of the
country. Best April-June. Worst Nov-January.
Alona Beach, Panglao Island, Bohol
Bohol, just across from Cebu, is best-known for its
curiously bumpy Chocolate Hills landscape. It is becoming more popular as
the region's best beach destination, with superb white sand and some world
class diving sites, tho' mostly on the adjacent little island of Panglao.
The 800m long, picturesque Alona Beach, with plenty
of accommodation, restaurants and dive centres, is for action men [and
women], though it has sea grass that conceals sea urchins, so sand shoes
are useful. The 2km of
unspoiled Doljo Beach is a more secluded, less developed, shallow water
option, while Cabilao Island on the west coast of Bohol has some splendid
diving sites and exceptionally clear water.
And don't forget a trip to see the 1,000 30m high
chocolate hills in Bohol's centre! The best time is indefinable; it may
rain briefly every day, it may not... A typhoon may happen along...but
March-May is likely to be driest if you must have a guesstimate..
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