Philippines Activities
 Beach
With 7,107 islands, and a coastline twice the length of that of
the United States, the Philippines can claim to be Asia's Beach
Capital. Enjoy the warm crystal blue waters of both the China Sea
and the Pacific Ocean. Mention the Philippines and images of long,
white sand beaches and bodies of water blessed with a variety of
marine life come to mind.
Boracay
Boracay Island, with its sugary white sand beaches and azure blue
waters, is located on the northwestern tip of Panay, Western Visayas.
The best of the island is the 4 km. White Beach, touted as the “finest
beach in the world.” The water surrounding the island is shallow
and the sand is finer and brighter than most beaches in the archipelago.
Pagudpud
In the Northern part of the Philippines is a beach reputed to have
the longest contiguous white sand with mighty waves and strong winds
that can compare to Hawaii. Wind and wave surfing are the outstanding
activities that Pagudpud beach offers its very discriminating clientele.
Not to mention the inviting views, clear blue waters, and white
sand. Pagudpud promises its visitors a magnificent experience in
a secluded paradise.
Mactan Island
Lying in the heart of Cebu is the island of Mactan. This tropical-island
getaway endowed with a variety of colors – from its beach,
hotels, resorts, nightlife, music, food, drinks – will guarantee
to spice up every tourist.
Panglao
Panglao is a perfect for a great dive and beach holiday. It is a
small island on the Philippines southwest of the bigger island,
Bohol. On the southern beach of Panglao there are several resorts
that line up on the beach.
Camiguin
Camiguin, which rhymes with “come again,” has been regarded
as the most beautiful island in the country. As such, it is also
referred to as the Philippines’ “Garden of Eden.”
The presence of a number of majestic waterfalls that create both
hot and cold springs is only one of the many attractions of this
island-paradise. The topography is unmistakably tropical but the
ambience is uniquely occidental. A study in contrast, Camiguin is
sure to mesmerize anyone who visits with the itch to be back again
soon.
Dakak
Dakak Park Beach Resort is located on the sunny white beachfacing
the exotic turquoise Sulu Sea. The 750 meter private beach is blanketed
with purepowdery white sand. Natural spring water and tumbling waterfalls
feed the resort's twopools, whilst the ultimate hideaway is provided
at a private open-air jacuzzi where youcan relax in the sauna and
whirlpool amidst an atmosphere of blissful solitary refinement.
Honda Bay
Framing the rugged and intriguing coastline of the capital of Palawan,
Puerto Princesa City is Honda Bay. Its blue cool waters are dotted
with islets that assure one of a pure-pleasure experience. From
snorkeling in its clear waters to the more adventurous island hopping
within its enclaves to simply having a picnic in the fine sand of
its beach areas, Honda Bay is sure to leave a lasting impression
on the visitor.
El Nido
Dominated by towering marble cliffs that are homes to a number of
tropical birds, El Nido is the source of one of the most delectable
soups specially found in Chinese restaurants – the Nido Soup.
This soup consists mainly of the birdnests that abound in the area.
But El Nido is more than this. It prides itself in having the most
beautiful seascapes in the province of Palawan, known as the country’s
last frontier. Because of its utter splendor, it has also been called
the island of the gods – heaven on earth, that is El Nido.
Pearl Farm
Pearl Farm is located in the Samal Island off the coast of Davao
City, Southern Philippines. The premier beach resort, which lies
in the pristine island of Samal, used to be a pearl farm. There
thousands of white-lipped oysters, transported form the Sulu Sea,
were once cultivated for their pink, white, and gold pearls. Today,
beach lovers all over the world visit this world-class beach resort
for its white sand and panoramic landscape and seascape, bringing
with them the memory of a lifetime – a relaxing private retreat
in a tropical paradise.
Siargao
Siargao, located in the province of Surigao del Norte, is renowned
for its curling waves that soar from nine to twelve feet high. It
is frequented by surfers from all over the world. Besides surfing,
the island of Siargao is well-known for its unspoiled beaches and
its rural charm.
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