Philippines - heavenly beaches, excellent cuisine and colorful festivals
Boracay and Palawan are two Philippine islands with beaches that are in the top 10 of the prestigious travel rankings published by Cond Nast Traveler based on reader votes. The famous islands are not the only places in the Philippine archipelago that are a paradise for lovers of surfing, diving and spending time near the hot ocean.
Philippines - the most beautiful islands
White Beach on Boracay Island and El Nido Coast on Palawan Island - these two beaches are ranked 2nd and 9th respectively among the 25 most beautiful beaches in the world. This award is all the more valuable because the Cond Nast Traveler rating is based on an annual vote of tourists and travelers from all over the world.
Boracay Island is a favorite tourist destination
Boracay Island is a real paradise for photographers - white sand, crystal clear water, lush jungle vegetation. White Beach, less than five kilometers long, with its wonderful grottoes, restaurants and nightclubs located right on the water, is the island's most popular beach.
Palawan Island - Asia-Caribbean
Palawan Island is still an unexplored place, despite the fact that for many years it has been in the first positions of the reader's rating. Only in the coastal strip of El Nido there are about 50 white sandy beaches, and it is almost impossible to choose the best one. In turn, the water is so blue that the Caribbean Sea seems muddy next to it.
Siargao is a place for surfers
Famous islands and beaches are just some of the attractions that the Philippines has to offer every tourist. Fans of surfing and windsurfing should definitely visit the island of Siargao, which won the title of the most beautiful island in the world three years ago. Water sports enthusiasts adore it, including the fact that it is small - only 437 square kilometers and can be circled in one day.
It is replete with many charming bays with turquoise waters, and high waves form here due to wind conditions. With the development of surfing, many modern resorts have been created not only for surfers. Ordinary travelers also come here, because there are many unusual sights here - for example, Sohoton Bay, an area of 60 hectares on the island of Bucas Grande, or a number of sea caves.
Bohol is for diving enthusiasts
Bohol, as well as several dozen small islands surrounding it, offers slightly different attractions. Its distinguishing feature is the so-called chocolate hills - an area of 50 square kilometers where the grass turns brown in summer.
Bohol will also appeal to lovers of unusual fauna - here you can meet the smallest primates - Philippine tarsiers. These cute, fluffy creatures are about the size of an adult's thumb and are active at night. On the other hand, coral reef lovers should go diving and snorkeling around the islands of Panglao, Balicasag and Kabilao.
Pampanga is an island for gourmets
If you want to taste authentic Filipino cuisine, you should visit Pampanga. No wonder it is called the culinary capital of the Philippines, where the best local dishes are served. Among them is sizig from chopped pig ears, cheeks and liver. The second reason to visit Pampanga is the cultural offer in the form of extremely interesting festivals.
During the festive season, there is a big lantern festival and a hot air balloon festival. The family-friendly destination is, in turn, theme parks and resorts such as Aqua Planet, Fontana Water Park and Sandbox. Pampanga is also the perfect place to take a break from the hustle and bustle of your stay in the nearby capital of the Philippines, Manila.