8. Camiguin reigns
This volcanic island is the home of the famous all-white-sand, White Island (sandbar) and the snorkeling haven, Mantigue Island. Camiguin also features spectacular waterfalls and historical underwater cemetery.
The easiest access to Camiguin from Manila is via a plane ride Cagayan de Oro City (CDO) and from CDO, you can take a fast craft to the Island. There are also other cheaper alternatives like taking a bus from CDO to Balingoan town then take a ferry (Ro-Ro) to Camiguin. Cebu Pacific also offers flight from Cebu to Camiguin.
Great summary of some of the best beaches the Phils has to offer. And I can’t say which is my fave. I loved Bora, but it’s ultra touristy feeling takes away from it a bit compared with, say, Panglao Island off Bohol. You should also check out Malapascua Island. It was gorgeous before Yolanda — not sure how they’re doing there now, but I’m sure the beauty is unchanged. And it’s tough to get to, so it keeps the package tourists away, which is always a bonus. And you’ve reminded me that I still need to get my butt up to Ilocos Norte to Pagudpud. So thanks for that!
Thanks, Sir Mike! I believe Malapascua was partly devastated during the typhoon. Hope they’re doing well now. I suggest you to see Calaguas at least once while it is still not highly commercialized – that if, you’re fine with sleeping in a camp (tent).
for me El Nido is the MOST BEAUTIFUL of them all ! ;D