White Sand Beaches: Where to go in the Philippines
7. Island Garden City of Samal sounds like a wonder
The City, I mean, the Island, or should I say the Island City is also known as a the largest resort city in the Philippines because of the number of beach resorts surrounding the the island city. Samal is an island to visit in Mindanao particularly in the Davao region.
You can reach the Island by barge or ferry from Davao City.
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