Things to see/do in Philippines

Being an archipelago that flaunts countless attractions to explore and experience, Philippines in blessed with a splendid environment and a dazzling array of sights.

Maria Cristina
A waterfall of the Agus River situated on the island of Mindanao, you can get here by ferry from the island of Leyte in Eastern Visayas. The specialty of the Island is it displays the exceptional range of geographical growth; tall, rough, distorted mountains; nearly remote volcanic summits; tall lurching highlands; and wide, flat, marshy pastures.
Maria Cristina
Maria Cristina
A waterfall of the Agus River situated on the island of Mindanao, you can get here by ferry from the island of Leyte in Eastern Visayas. The specialty of the Island is it displays the exceptional range of geographical growth; tall, rough, distorted mountains; nearly remote volcanic summits; tall lurching highlands; and wide, flat, marshy pastures.
Vanishing Island, Davao
Located a couple of minutes away from the coast of Tambo, Babak in the Island Garden City of Samal, District of Davao del Norte, a tiny boat trip would take you here from Barangay Tambo, Samal which is approachable by a 15-minute ferry boat ride from 11km, Sasa Port, Davao City. The specialty of the Island is its stunning views of corals, starfish and it’s the leading destination for snorkeling and diving in Davao City.
Vanishing Island, Davao
Vanishing Island, Davao
Located a couple of minutes away from the coast of Tambo, Babak in the Island Garden City of Samal, District of Davao del Norte, a tiny boat trip would take you here from Barangay Tambo, Samal which is approachable by a 15-minute ferry boat ride from 11km, Sasa Port, Davao City. The specialty of the Island is its stunning views of corals, starfish and it’s the leading destination for snorkeling and diving in Davao City.
Great Santa Cruz Island, Zamboanga
Great Santa Cruz Island is a small island in Zamboanga City in the southern Philippines. The island is best known for the pink coralline sand of its beaches and reefs containing a vast amount of marine life. The best way to reach the island is by boat from Zamboanga city.
Great Santa Cruz Island, Zamboanga
Great Santa Cruz Island, Zamboanga
Great Santa Cruz Island is a small island in Zamboanga City in the southern Philippines. The island is best known for the pink coralline sand of its beaches and reefs containing a vast amount of marine life. The best way to reach the island is by boat from Zamboanga city.
Ave Maria Islet, Guimaras
Ave Maria Islet is a tiny island off the larger island of Guimaras in the Visayas Region. The islet can be reached by boat from Nueva Valencia in Guimaras. In fact, the islet can be seen from Guimaras. The islet is great for a tropical jungle adventure like no other.
Ave Maria Islet, Guimaras
Ave Maria Islet, Guimaras
Ave Maria Islet is a tiny island off the larger island of Guimaras in the Visayas Region. The islet can be reached by boat from Nueva Valencia in Guimaras. In fact, the islet can be seen from Guimaras. The islet is great for a tropical jungle adventure like no other.
Palaui Island, Cagayan Valley
Palaui Island can be found off the north-western part of a large promontory in San Vicente, in the municipality of Santa Ana in the Cagayan Province. The island is reachable by boat of ferry, and attracts a lot of visitors who come to see its natural beauty all year round.
Palaui Island, Cagayan Valley
Palaui Island, Cagayan Valley
Palaui Island can be found off the north-western part of a large promontory in San Vicente, in the municipality of Santa Ana in the Cagayan Province. The island is reachable by boat of ferry, and attracts a lot of visitors who come to see its natural beauty all year round.
White Island, Camiguin
The remarkable White Island is located off the shore of Mambajao in the Volcanic island of Camiguin in the Philippines. Although generally horseshoe shaped, the island can take on a multitude of shapes, as dictated by the tides. This tiny island is uninhabited, unvegetated, and is entirely white sandy beach.
White Island, Camiguin
White Island, Camiguin
The remarkable White Island is located off the shore of Mambajao in the Volcanic island of Camiguin in the Philippines. Although generally horseshoe shaped, the island can take on a multitude of shapes, as dictated by the tides. This tiny island is uninhabited, unvegetated, and is entirely white sandy beach.
Siargao, Surigao del Norte
Siargao is a small island in the Surigao del Norte Province in the Caraga Region. The island is reachable by plane from Cebu or by ferry to Surigao City. The island is best known as the surfing capital of Philippines, and is also a great diving, snorkelling, and exploring location.
Siargao, Surigao del Norte
Siargao, Surigao del Norte
Siargao is a small island in the Surigao del Norte Province in the Caraga Region. The island is reachable by plane from Cebu or by ferry to Surigao City. The island is best known as the surfing capital of Philippines, and is also a great diving, snorkelling, and exploring location.
Panglao Island, Bohol
Panglao Island in Bohol Province in the Central Visayas Region, famous for its world class diving locations, cave formations, and the pristine Alona Beach, is reachable by ferry or fast boat from Cebu. You may also be able to catch a flight to Tagbilaran Airport from the Mactan-Cebu International Airport.
Panglao Island, Bohol
Panglao Island, Bohol
Panglao Island in Bohol Province in the Central Visayas Region, famous for its world class diving locations, cave formations, and the pristine Alona Beach, is reachable by ferry or fast boat from Cebu. You may also be able to catch a flight to Tagbilaran Airport from the Mactan-Cebu International Airport.
Corregidor, Luzon
Corregidor Island is located at the entrance of Manila Bay, in the south-western part of Luzon Island. Travelling to Corregidor can be done in one of two ferries that leave for the island daily. The remnants of fortifications of the Spanish Era are the main attractions of this beautiful island.
Corregidor, Luzon
Corregidor, Luzon
Corregidor Island is located at the entrance of Manila Bay, in the south-western part of Luzon Island. Travelling to Corregidor can be done in one of two ferries that leave for the island daily. The remnants of fortifications of the Spanish Era are the main attractions of this beautiful island.
Bantayan Island, Cebu
Bantayan is an island in the Cebu Province in the Visayan Sea. This island, mostly covered in Coconut palms, is famous for a few beaches, historical sites, cave exploration, and amazing scenery. The island is accessible by plane and by ferry, both modes of which are quite easy to get.
Bantayan Island, Cebu
Bantayan Island, Cebu
Bantayan is an island in the Cebu Province in the Visayan Sea. This island, mostly covered in Coconut palms, is famous for a few beaches, historical sites, cave exploration, and amazing scenery. The island is accessible by plane and by ferry, both modes of which are quite easy to get.
Siquijor, Siquijor
Siquijor is an island province located in the Central Visayas region. Siquijor is accessible by ferry from several cities in the region. Siquijor is the third smallest province in the country. The island of Siquijor is associated with mystic traditions, which draw the most tourists to the island every year.
Siquijor, Siquijor
Siquijor, Siquijor
Siquijor is an island province located in the Central Visayas region. Siquijor is accessible by ferry from several cities in the region. Siquijor is the third smallest province in the country. The island of Siquijor is associated with mystic traditions, which draw the most tourists to the island every year.
Batan Island, Batanes
Batan Island is the main island of the province of Batanes, the smallest and northernmost province of the Philippines. The island is accessible by boat from the mainland. This dumbbell-shaped island is dominated by Mount Iraya, a 1009m active volcano. Amazing scenery, rough terrain, and landscapes are the island’s attractions.
Batan Island, Batanes
Batan Island, Batanes
Batan Island is the main island of the province of Batanes, the smallest and northernmost province of the Philippines. The island is accessible by boat from the mainland. This dumbbell-shaped island is dominated by Mount Iraya, a 1009m active volcano. Amazing scenery, rough terrain, and landscapes are the island’s attractions.
Coron Island, Palawan
Situated partly amid Busuanga and Culion islands, this island faces the Sulu Sea and shape’s the eastern part of Coron Bay, you could get here by just a 20-minute bangka trip from Coron Town. The specialty of the Island is that it’s famous for various Japanese shipwrecks of World War II, snorkeling and diving locations, steep ridges and Karst stone emergences formed of Permian limestone.
Coron Island, Palawan
Coron Island, Palawan
Situated partly amid Busuanga and Culion islands, this island faces the Sulu Sea and shape’s the eastern part of Coron Bay, you could get here by just a 20-minute bangka trip from Coron Town. The specialty of the Island is that it’s famous for various Japanese shipwrecks of World War II, snorkeling and diving locations, steep ridges and Karst stone emergences formed of Permian limestone.
Palawan Island, Palawan
Situated off the northern shore of the Philippines down the South China Sea, you could get here by boat or airplane, it’s around an hour and a half by air from Manila, but you could also get there from Iloilo and Cebu. The specialty of the Island is its stunning wildlife, rainforests, white sandy beaches, Tubbataha Reef National Marine Park and Puerto Princesa Subterranean River.
Palawan Island, Palawan
Palawan Island, Palawan
Situated off the northern shore of the Philippines down the South China Sea, you could get here by boat or airplane, it’s around an hour and a half by air from Manila, but you could also get there from Iloilo and Cebu. The specialty of the Island is its stunning wildlife, rainforests, white sandy beaches, Tubbataha Reef National Marine Park and Puerto Princesa Subterranean River.
Sumilon Island, Cebu
Situated at the southeastern point of the Region of Oslob in the district of Cebu, you can get here from the harbor of Oslob, another way is through Dumaguete City since it is also next to the island. The specialty of the Island is its sandbar, diving sites, beautiful reefs and the abundance of a wide variety of tropical aquatic species that offer a perfect and unforgettable dive.
Sumilon Island, Cebu
Sumilon Island, Cebu
Situated at the southeastern point of the Region of Oslob in the district of Cebu, you can get here from the harbor of Oslob, another way is through Dumaguete City since it is also next to the island. The specialty of the Island is its sandbar, diving sites, beautiful reefs and the abundance of a wide variety of tropical aquatic species that offer a perfect and unforgettable dive.
Calaguas group of island
These group of islands are situated in the Philippine district of Camarines Norte; you could get here via the towns of Vinzons or Paracle in Camarines Norte. The specialty of the Island is that it has one of the top beaches in the world, with some brilliant snorkeling, swimming, diving, great sunsets and lurching hills.
Calaguas group of island
Calaguas group of island
These group of islands are situated in the Philippine district of Camarines Norte; you could get here via the towns of Vinzons or Paracle in Camarines Norte. The specialty of the Island is that it has one of the top beaches in the world, with some brilliant snorkeling, swimming, diving, great sunsets and lurching hills.
Kalanggaman Island, Leyte
Situated in the town of Palompon in the district of Leyte, from Tacloban: The town proper of Palompon could be reached by a three-hour trip by van from Tacloban City. From Palompon Leyte, Kalanggaman Island is an-hour ride by normal boat and 39 minutes by a speed boat. The specialty of the Island is its crystal clear water, white powdery sand and lengthy sand bars extending on both parts.
Kalanggaman Island, Leyte
Kalanggaman Island, Leyte
Situated in the town of Palompon in the district of Leyte, from Tacloban: The town proper of Palompon could be reached by a three-hour trip by van from Tacloban City. From Palompon Leyte, Kalanggaman Island is an-hour ride by normal boat and 39 minutes by a speed boat. The specialty of the Island is its crystal clear water, white powdery sand and lengthy sand bars extending on both parts.
Balesin Island, Quezon
Situated 21 kilometers southeast of Polillo, Quezon Province and about 60 nautical miles east of Manila, Balesin is roughly around a 20-minute plane ride from Manila. The specialty of this island is that there is plenty of vegetation comprising of jungles, coconut trees, wild hedges, flowers, white sand beaches, highlighted by bays developed by coral stone configurations.
Balesin Island, Quezon
Balesin Island, Quezon
Situated 21 kilometers southeast of Polillo, Quezon Province and about 60 nautical miles east of Manila, Balesin is roughly around a 20-minute plane ride from Manila. The specialty of this island is that there is plenty of vegetation comprising of jungles, coconut trees, wild hedges, flowers, white sand beaches, highlighted by bays developed by coral stone configurations.
Canigao Island, Leyte
Situated in the Philippines, near the town of Matalom, Leyte. You could get here by ferry, it’s a 20-minute ride from the harbour of Matalom, Leyte. The specialty of the Island is its rich aquatic life, perfect locations for snorkelling, diving, kayaking and the most stunning sight of the sunset.
Canigao Island, Leyte
Canigao Island, Leyte
Situated in the Philippines, near the town of Matalom, Leyte. You could get here by ferry, it’s a 20-minute ride from the harbour of Matalom, Leyte. The specialty of the Island is its rich aquatic life, perfect locations for snorkelling, diving, kayaking and the most stunning sight of the sunset.
Caramoan, Camarines Sur
Situated in the lower eastern portion of Camarines Sur in the Bicol district, it could be reached through the southern Luzon freeway to CBD (Central Business District) in Naga City. There are also straight flights from Manila to Pili Airport. The specialty of the Island is that It prides itself of having immaculate white sand beaches, peaceful lakes, extensive caverns, bays and wealthy aquatic life.
Caramoan, Camarines Sur
Caramoan, Camarines Sur
Situated in the lower eastern portion of Camarines Sur in the Bicol district, it could be reached through the southern Luzon freeway to CBD (Central Business District) in Naga City. There are also straight flights from Manila to Pili Airport. The specialty of the Island is that It prides itself of having immaculate white sand beaches, peaceful lakes, extensive caverns, bays and wealthy aquatic life.
Bucas Grande Island, Surigao del Norte
Located on the far eastern portion of the shore of Surigao del Norte, Surigao City is the leading transportation spot in travelling to Bucas Grande Island. You could travel by air, by land (Philtranco Bus), or by sea from Manila straight to Surigao City. The specialty of the Island is its immaculate inlets, ocean caverns, bays and lakes, and some of them are still not found.
Bucas Grande Island, Surigao del Norte
Bucas Grande Island, Surigao del Norte
Located on the far eastern portion of the shore of Surigao del Norte, Surigao City is the leading transportation spot in travelling to Bucas Grande Island. You could travel by air, by land (Philtranco Bus), or by sea from Manila straight to Surigao City. The specialty of the Island is its immaculate inlets, ocean caverns, bays and lakes, and some of them are still not found.
El Nido, Palawan
Located in the Bacuit Bay, the land travel from Puerto Princesa to El Nido is the second way to get to El Nido and the most famous. Initially, you need to fly to Puerto Princesa Airport in Central Palawan. The specialty of the Island is it’s white-sand beaches, coral reefs, limestone ridges and the entrance to the Bacuit Island.
El Nido, Palawan
El Nido, Palawan
Located in the Bacuit Bay, the land travel from Puerto Princesa to El Nido is the second way to get to El Nido and the most famous. Initially, you need to fly to Puerto Princesa Airport in Central Palawan. The specialty of the Island is it’s white-sand beaches, coral reefs, limestone ridges and the entrance to the Bacuit Island.
Panglao, Bohol
This island is situated southwest of Bohol and east of Cebu, to get here your ideal beginning point would be Cebu, you could simply get tickets going to Tagbilaran, Bohol. The specialty of this island is its breathtaking coral reefs, dive sites and a number of enclaves perfect for sun lovers.
Panglao, Bohol
Panglao, Bohol
This island is situated southwest of Bohol and east of Cebu, to get here your ideal beginning point would be Cebu, you could simply get tickets going to Tagbilaran, Bohol. The specialty of this island is its breathtaking coral reefs, dive sites and a number of enclaves perfect for sun lovers.
Siargao Islands, Surigao del Norte
Situated 800 kilometers southeast of Manila, to get here you have to fly straight to Siargao (Remember: currently all undeviating flights are through Cebu), or fly to Surigao City then take a ferry to Siargao. The specialty of this island is its surfing breaks with a world title of having the top Surfing Waves.
Siargao Islands, Surigao del Norte
Siargao Islands, Surigao del Norte
Situated 800 kilometers southeast of Manila, to get here you have to fly straight to Siargao (Remember: currently all undeviating flights are through Cebu), or fly to Surigao City then take a ferry to Siargao. The specialty of this island is its surfing breaks with a world title of having the top Surfing Waves.
Samal, Davao
Situated in a 4th class city in the district of Davao del Norte, Philippines, to get here International Visitors could fly straight to Davao City, Philippines. Its specialty is the pristine beaches and nooks which are the perfect shelter to get away from the busy and fast moving town life.
Samal, Davao
Samal, Davao
Situated in a 4th class city in the district of Davao del Norte, Philippines, to get here International Visitors could fly straight to Davao City, Philippines. Its specialty is the pristine beaches and nooks which are the perfect shelter to get away from the busy and fast moving town life.
Calamian
Situated in the northeast of Palawan Island, across a straight from Mindoro, there is an airport next to Busuanga Town with frequent flights from Manila and a Manila-Puerto Princesa ferry that stops in Coron. The specialty of this island is it’s endless limitless white-sand beaches, brilliant coral’s for snorkelling, thick jungles and transparent lakes.
Calamian
Calamian
Situated in the northeast of Palawan Island, across a straight from Mindoro, there is an airport next to Busuanga Town with frequent flights from Manila and a Manila-Puerto Princesa ferry that stops in Coron. The specialty of this island is it’s endless limitless white-sand beaches, brilliant coral’s for snorkelling, thick jungles and transparent lakes.
Pamalican
A tiny island off the Cuyo Islands in the Sulu Sea, amid Palawan and Panay, in the north portion of the Palawan District of the Philippines. Get here by a Dornier 228-202K plane flying from Manila. The specialty of this island is that there are many diving pursuits, offering stunning coral’s, huge turtles and rays.
Pamalican
Pamalican
A tiny island off the Cuyo Islands in the Sulu Sea, amid Palawan and Panay, in the north portion of the Palawan District of the Philippines. Get here by a Dornier 228-202K plane flying from Manila. The specialty of this island is that there are many diving pursuits, offering stunning coral’s, huge turtles and rays.
The Chocolate Hills
Located right in the middle of the island of Bohol, in the Visayas island group in South Philippines. You could get here by air through Manila, or by Boat. These hills are of a normally pointed and nearly regular form and are coated with grass that becomes chocolate brown in the dry period 1
The Chocolate Hills
The Chocolate Hills
Located right in the middle of the island of Bohol, in the Visayas island group in South Philippines. You could get here by air through Manila, or by Boat. These hills are of a normally pointed and nearly regular form and are coated with grass that becomes chocolate brown in the dry period 1
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