The Best Beaches to Explore in Philippines

The Philippines have thousands of islands with each having one or two stunningly beautiful beaches. The peak season to visit this country is the dry season starting from November and ending on April.

This is the season when most tourist visit and it’s hard to avail cheap flights to the Philippines unless you book in advance. However, with this much abundance of beaches, it’s difficult to choose few good beaches. Here is a list which will help you in making your itinerary:

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Cebu

This beach is the most accessible among all as direct flights from Singapore and Hong Kong lands at Cebu City. So it’s easy to get one of the cheap flights to the Philippines and reach the city. You can choose from a variety of family-oriented resorts near the airport, located on Mactan Island. However, the beaches of this island are not very spectacular so get a boat and head towards Bohol Strait. Here, you will find numerous scenic white sand beaches. Another dreamy beach is at Malapascua Island, the Bounty Beach – famous among visitors for thresher shark and scuba diving. Or you can visit Maolboal to swim with huge schools of sardines.

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Boracay

Over the past few years, travel publications have done much to popularize the most scenic beach in Philippines – Boracay. Many travelling writers and publishers include this beach in the list of the best beaches of the world. However, this acceptance has come late because for decades it has mesmerized visitors with its rustic beauty. Other than relaxing in the sand, you can do kitesurfing as well.

Siargao

This beach is popular among the tourist as the best spot to surf in the Philippines. However, if you spend a day on the beach, you will surely accept the fact that its beauty is equal to any of the South Pacific beaches. Most surfers choose Clod Nine for surfing but if you want to avoid the crowd then visit any of the uninhabited islets offshore. Alternatively, you can go Burgos with coconut palms, soft sand and powerful waves perfect for surfing.

Pagudpud

This Island maybe not as much accessible as other beaches of Philippines but if you have an adventure in your mind then you should visit Pagudpud. The town is located on the northern side of Luzon, Philippines’ major island. The highway used to reach there has dramatic headlands but you will view an impressive array of beaches. The Blue Lagoon is a must to visit the beach with its deep blue water and whitest sand in the region.

El Nido

The Bacuit Archipelago has dozens of beaches but the best ones are located in El Nido. Some of them can get crowded and costly but there are plenty of other options as well. You can visit Marimegmeg Beach, Nacpan Beach and Commandos Beach.

Visiting the Philippines only for few days will not do justice to its beaches. So take a long holiday, search for cheap flights to the Philippines and admire its beauty.