Have you ever heard of Panglao Island or Balicasag Island?
Where are the islands of Panglao and Balicasag?
These islands are located in the Philippines near the island of Bohol, which is located southeast of Cebu.
The most famous beach on Panglao Island is Alona Beach, where there are many resort hotels and restaurants along the shore and even further inland along the road.
The hotel I recommend is the Henann Resort Hotel facing Alona Beach. It is built in such a way that you can approach the pool directly from the first floor rooms as shown in the above picture.
In the morning, you can watch the sun rise over the ocean at Arona Beach, and find beautiful seashells on the beach as you take your morning walk.
Dawn at Arona Beach
Just a short walk on the beach and I could collect these shells!
Balicasag Island offers snorkeling and diving!
Balicasag Island is about an hour’s bunker boat ride away from Alona Beach, and is a small island that can be circled in about 30 minutes on foot.
Surrounded by coral reefs, many of which are protected areas, and there is an intra-oceanic cliff called the Drop-Off right next to it, where you can enjoy snorkeling and diving.
I enjoyed snorkeling and was able to see a sea turtle swimming below me at a depth of about 10 meters. If you are a diver, you will probably be able to swim close to them.
Alona Beach to Balicasag Island
You can also see schools of dolphins on the way to Balicasag Island.
How to get to Panglao Island?
To get to Panglao Island, you can take a 3-hour high-speed boat ride from Cebu Port to Tagbilaran Port on Bohol Island, next to Panglao Island, or fly to the new Panglao Island International Airport instead of Tagbilaran Airport. These hotels may be reached by car or tricycle.
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