With 7,107 islands, and a coastline twice the length of that of the USA, the Philippines is Asia’s Beach Capital. You will be amaze of the warm crystal blue waters of both the China Sea and Pacific Ocean. The Philippines is gifted with white sand beaches and bodies of water blessed with a large array marine life.
Listed below are some of the most beautiful Philippines beaches and resorts:
White Beach, Boracay Island
Boracay Island’s White Beach, with its sugary white sand beaches and crystal-clear waters, is located on the northwestern part of Panay in Western Visayas. It is rated as one of the top ten beaches in the world. The water surrounding the island is shallow and the sand is finer and brighter than most beaches in the Philippines. There is a huge variety of hotels, restaurants and bars offering delightful cuisine just off the beach. There is no coral off the beach and plenty of dive boats will take you to great dive sites.
Bantayan Island, Cebu
Bantayan island 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 philippines resorts, particularly around Santa Fe.
Camiguin
Camiguin, which rhymes with “come again,” has been considered as the one of the most beautiful islands in the Philippines. Several spectators states that it is the “Garden of Eden” of the Philippines. Camiguin has a number of magnificent waterfalls that create both hot and cold springs. These grandiose waterfalls are just one of the many attractions of this paradise island.
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. Tumbling waterfalls and Natural spring water feed the resort’s twopools, while the ultimate hideaway is offered at a private open-air jacuzzi where youcan relax in the sauna and whirlpool amidst an atmosphere of wonderful solitary refinement.
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 provides exceptional inland nature walks.
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 attracting, but currents can be hazardous in the surfing season. There are also other white sandy beaches like Pamangal Beach near San Andres town or Igang Beach.
Siargao, Surigao Del Norte
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.
