| The Philippines is an island archipelago in Southeast | | | | go. It also has one of the best dive spots in the |
| Asia with more than 7,100 islands. With a coastline | | | | archipelago - a favorite for diving |
| twice the length of that of the United States and | | | | enthusiast.● Honda Bay, Palawan - North |
| at least a beach on every island, the Philippines is | | | | of the capital city of Palawan is Honda Bay. One |
| Asia's beach capital. Just the mention of the | | | | can find islets dotting the bay with fine sand |
| Philippines brings images of warm crystal blue | | | | beaches. Take a boat ride and island hop to the |
| waters and long, white sandy beaches. Here is a | | | | different islands to swim, snorkel, dive or have a |
| list of the most popular Philippine beaches:● | | | | picnic on the beach and enjoy the view of clear |
| Boracay Beach - the most popular beach located | | | | blue waters. The bay is studded with patches of |
| on the northwestern tip of Panay island, Western | | | | coral and sand. The rich marine life of the bay will |
| Visayas. Boracay has 4 kilometers of | | | | surely make snorkeling and diving more |
| powder-white beach touted as the "finest beach | | | | pleasurable.● El Nido, Palawan - Surrounded |
| in the world". Today the island of Boracay has | | | | by towering marble cliffs that are homes to a |
| numerous restaurants, bars, cafes and has one of | | | | number of tropical birds, El Nido is the source of |
| the most vibrant nightlife among Philippine | | | | one of the most scrumptious soups specially |
| beaches.● Macatan Island, Cebu - located | | | | found in Chinese restaurants - the Nido Soup, |
| also in the Visayas, Cebu's Mactan Island has | | | | made from the bird's nest found on the cliffs that |
| hotels and resorts water sports facilities, bars and | | | | abound in the area. Palawan is known as the |
| restaurants to guarantee every tourist an | | | | country's last frontier; with its virgin forest, |
| enjoyable stay during the day and a nightlife of | | | | unspoiled beaches, corral reefs, caves and |
| music, food and drinks.● Panglao Island, | | | | beautiful sceneries unmatched anywhere in the |
| Bohol - Panglao is a small island on the southwest | | | | Philippines.● Pearl Farm, Davao - located in |
| of the bigger island, Bohol. The island has several | | | | the Philippine island of Samal, off the coast of |
| resorts along beach with accommodations, | | | | Davao City, Mindanao. Pearl Farm is a world-class |
| restaurants and bars. Panglao is famous for its | | | | beach resort that was once a pearl farm where |
| splendid underwater corral reefs surrounding the | | | | thousands of oysters were cultivated for their |
| island.● Puerto Galera, Mindoro - A favorite | | | | white, pink and gold pearls. The pristine island of |
| vacation hideaway for local and foreign travelers | | | | Samal boasts of its beautiful white sand beaches, |
| due to its proximity to Manila. Puerto Galera is | | | | panoramic landscapes and seascapes. Pearl farm is |
| composed of several beaches in northern Mindoro | | | | a relaxing vacation retreat set in a tropical |
| where tourist can choose which beach to go. | | | | paradise.Arnold A. Alvarez is the author and |
| Puerto Galera has accommodations for all kind of | | | | webmaster of several Philippine themed websites |
| travelers - from the classy to the basic. For the | | | | including a Philippine travel guide featuring popular |
| budget conscious, Puerto Galera is the beach to | | | | Travel Destinations in the Philippines. |