4. Calaguas Island Group deserves a mention
The Mahabang Buhangin Beach in Tinaga Island of Calaguas Island Group is comparable to that of Boracay but not as commercialized. There is no electricity, no stores, no hotel, and no restaurant. Only a small minority reside in the inner part of the island. You have to bring your own tent for shelter at night and you need to cook your own food.
The beach may be remote or secluded but its beauty is more than enough to pay the price of reaching this hidden wonder.
From Manila, you have to take a bus to Daet, Camarines Norte. You can ask the local folks in Daet on how to reach Vinsons, a neighboring town where boats to Calaguas can be rented.
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