10. Pearl Farm Beach Samal Island, Davao
Situated in an idyllic islands of Samal & Malipano, Pearl Palm Beach is a perfect hideaway for those who are in search of blissful retreat and tranquility. This area has been a pearl farm where numbers of white-lipped oysters moved from Sulu Sea were tended because of their pearls of different colors.
Davao Pearl Farm Beach Resort is situated in an archipelago made of nine islands that is about twenty eight thousand hectares called the Samal group of islands. The place itself where this resort is located is beautiful and really offers serene, calm, quiet, and bizarre place that you can compare to a paradise. The island's shore is embossed with powder like sand beaches, very rich aquatic life, some rock formations, mangroves and palms, floral plants and some fruit-bearing trees scenery.
Calaguas is a group of islands in the Philippine province of Camarines Norte. It includes the major islands of Tinaga Island and Guintinua Island, the minor Maculabo Island, as well as several other minor islands. Recently, the island of Tinaga where the famous long beach called Mahabang Buhangin is located is experiencing influx of tourists in the area despite the absence of accommodation. Campers and backpackers are coming and going daily to experience its powdery white sands.
8. Camotes Island, Cebu
Camotes Island is located off the coast of Danao City in mainland Cebu and is known as the “Lost Horizon in the South” due to its unspoiled natural beauty. Camotes Island is very rich in culture, heritage and history. This island which is part of the Cebu Province is a perfect getaway to people who wants to escape from the hassle and bustle of the city life. This place is excellent for foreign and local tourist because you can have a total relaxation. This is one of popular vacation destination here in the Visayas.
The Camotes Islands are made up of 3 major islands and 1 minor islet, divided over 4 municipalities. On Poro Island are the municipalities of Poro and Tudela. Pacijan Island's sole municipality is San Francisco. Ponson Island's sole municipality is Pilar. Tulang Island is an islet and part of San Francisco. The main islands of Pacijan and Poro are connected by a causeway bridge. Ponson is separated by the Camotes Sea, lying about four kilometers northeast of Poro. Tulang is located off the northern tip of Pacijan.
The Camotes are low-lying with several hills, some used by a telecommunications company for relay stations. The highest point is Altavista, 950 feet (290 m) above sea level, on Poro. Pacijan has a large lake, Lake Danao,one of the cleanest fresh water lakes in the country. Palm trees are the dominant plant on the islands. There are also numerous native varieties of fruit such as banana, mango, pineapple and other plants. The main port is the Poro Port.
7. Tambobong, Colibra Island, Dasol Pangasinan
Tambobong and Colibra/Culebra is a small island in located at the municipality of Dasol, Pangasinan. You can walk around the island for only 5-10 minutes but the rock formations and clear water is really mesmerizing. This can be a sidetrip when you're in Tambobong Beach in Dasol, Pangasinan.If you are looking for a less crowded and peaceful place this is the perfect island for you where discernment retreat and rediscovering of yourself is your concern. These islands are not yet widely known to foreign travellers and there are no hotels and beach resorts avaible in this place. Staying in this island is a perfect to a nature lover couple. The scenic view and the tranquility of the place amazes you and will give you the feeling of serenity and simplicity.
.jpgppp.JPG)
.JPG)
Panglao is an island in the Philippines located in the Central Visayas,province in Bohol with an area of 80.5 sq. kilometers. Panglao has a terrain that range from plain, hilly to mountainous. Panglao is made of Maribojoc Limestone, the youngest of the limestone units found in the western area of Bohol. The limestone composition halted the development of an airport as coralline limestone is soluble which causes formation of caves and sinkholes. One interesting geological feature found in the island is the Hinagdanan Cave which has an underground water source. The cave is an important water source as the island has no rivers or lakes.Panglao Island is one the main tourist destinations on the Philippines. Talking about Panglao most of the people immediately think about "Alona Beach". Similar to Boracay you can find an amazing white beach and crystal clear water. Unfortunately also like Boracay this place has lost lots of its former beauty. Every season more and more restaurants and bars are opened and the beach gets pretty crowded during the high season. Still the diving around the island is one of the best of the Philippines.
5. Dakak Park and beach resort, Taguilon Zamboanga
Taguilon is home to the Dakak Park and Beach Resort. It is a producer of coconut and agar (based on sea weed) as well as a fishing port. The pier in Taguilon is a secondary/alternate port to the main passenger/cargo port in Dapitan City. Additionally, during severe storms at sea, ferries and other ships find shelter in the Taguilon cove. One can find the mount Lalab overlooking the islets of Silinog and part of Balyangaw
.jpg)
4. White Island, Camiguin
White Island is an uninhabited white sandbar located about 1.4 kilometres (0.87 mi) off the northern shore of Mambajao in the volcanic island of Camiguin in the Philippines. The island is generally horseshoe shaped, although the tides constantly resize and reshape its exact form. There are no trees or shelter of any kind, and it is composed solely of white sands with the picturesque view of Mt. Hibok-Hibok and Old Volcano as its backdrop. It is the ideal place for swimming, sunbathing, snorkeling and viewing the sunrise and sunset over Camiguin.
3. Boracay Island, Aklan
Boracay is a small island in the Philippines located approximately 315 km (196 mi) south of Manila and 2 km off the northwest tip of Panay Island in the Western Visayas region of the Philippines. Boracay Island and its beaches have received awards from numerous travel publications and agencies.[Note 1] The island comprises the barangays of Manoc-Manoc, Balabag, and Yapak municipality of Malay, province of Aklan. The island is administered by the Philippine Tourism Authority and the provincial government of Aklan. Apart from its white sand beaches, Boracay is also famous for being one of the world's top destinations for relaxation.It is also emerging among the top destinations for tranquility and nightlife. Boracay is a perfect place to walk in without wearing slippers, because of the powdery texture of white sand. Bora is one of my favorite destination, although the crowd of tourist both local and foreign is quite overwhelming, I can still say that this Island is one of Philippines' or even "World's" best tourist destination.
In 2012, Boracay was awarded as the best island in the world from the international travel magazine Travel + Leisure and Philippine Department of Tourism reported that Boracay had been named the world's second best beach after Providenciales in the Turks and Caicos Islands
2. Batanes Islands
Batanes is an island province comprising ten islands that are located in the Luzon Strait between the islands of Luzon and Taiwan. It is the northernmost part of the Philippines and is also the smallest province, both in terms of population and land area.
The island group is located about 162 km north of Luzon and about 190 kilometers south of Taiwan, separated from the Babuyan Islands of Cagayan Province, Luzon, by the Balintang Channel and from Taiwan by the Bashi Channel. An extensive survey of the ecology of Batanes[6] provided the scientific basis for confirming the need for a national park in Batanes protecting the Batanes protected landscapes and seascapes, proposed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, submitted on 15 August 1993
Considered as the country’s smallest province, Batanes is made up of 10 islands. Dubbed as the Scotland of the Philippines, Batanes is an enchanting place with the wind swept islands, distinct landscape and cool waters. The most unique thing about these wind swept islands is the architecture of the homes which are built to withstand rough typhoons. The Heritage site House of Dakay can be found in the province the fishing villages, the churches and lighthouses, island hop,and best of all, it is a beautiful place to reflect and admire nature.Since Batanes is separated from the country by miles of rough waters, the Ivatans (the name of the people of Batanes) have developed a different culture. Ivatans are honest, gentle and polite but brave and robust. They are proud of their their heritage and their land. Overlooking the beach sea and mountains the landscape of Batanes is also distinct from other Philippine provinces – steep cliffs, rolling hills, deep canyons and boulder-lined shores the most noticeable of all features of Batanes is the architecture of the houses – stone walled and thick thatched roofs to withstand the battering of typhoons. Batanes BeachThe weather of Batanes is cool and windy. And it rains any month of the year. It has an almost temperate temperature from December to February where temperatures dip as low as 7 degrees centigrade. Although Batanes lies along the typhoon belt and gets hit by strong typhoons, it get it’s fare share just like other provinces on the north. But in spite of the reputation of Batanes as a backward region, it now has modern conveniences like mobile phones (cell sites by Smart & Globe Telecoms), electricity and cable television but hardly any vehicles.
Batanes Stone House on Batan Island There are a lot of things to do and see in Batanes, swim on the many beaches, see . A trip to Batanes bestows one a feeling timelessness…an experience that will linger long after arriving back home. It makes one appreciate the simple things in life, but in a deeper sense. But be forewarned though, once you’ve experienced Batanes, it will haunt you and your feet to come back.
1. El Nido, Palawan
Situated in Bacuit Bay, El Nido, covering a land area of 465.1 square kilometres (179.6 sq mi)[5][10] in the northernmost tip of mainland Palawan, is bordered by the Linapacan Strait in the north, the Sulu Sea in the east, and the South China Sea in the west. It is composed of 45 islands and islets,[6] each has its own unique geological formations. The highest peak is at Cadlao Island, towering up to 640 metres (2,100 ft)[11] above sea level.The climate in El Nido is distinguished by two seasons: generally dry, from December to May, and wet, from June to November. April and May are typically the driest months, while the heaviest rainfall occurs around August. The Northeast wind blows from December to March, occasionally interchanging with the North wind during December to February. The Southwest wind is felt from June to October while the East wind, the mildest of all winds, blows during the months of April and May
El Nido is famous its majestic scenery of white beaches, rocky mountains, wild life,marines and everything that goes about nature...El Nido is a breathtaking, heavenly place to visit where you can never get tired of coming back every now and then.
and that's it I hope you enjoy viewing my blog and for my next post, maybe next week, I'll be posting some kind of Philippine delicacies, places or anything about Philippine culture....till then ...see yah!
Sources:
