Summer Adventure: Featuring the Best of Northern Mindanao
The summer season is definitely in town! The heat needs to beat, indeed! The first thing that comes into our mind to beat the hot weather is a place where we can dip our toes in and a place where we can feel the chills at the same time peace and rest from within.
The Philippines – is an archipelago with more than 7000 islands and ranking as the 5th with the largest coastline in the world. Deciding and choosing the best beach spots and tours in the Philippines that you will add to your travel itinerary is a difficult task you’ll going to do as there’s a long list of breathtaking beaches that might overwhelm you. Meanwhile, for you to get an easy idea here are some awesome recommendations that you may add to your travel list this summer season.
Alegria Beach SiargaoSiargao was known as the surfing capital of the Philippines. Aside from surfing, make sure to add to your list to visit the unspoiled Alegria Beach, a long white beach about 5-kilometers, it is famous for its breathtaking views. It is unspoiled because there are no commercial establishments or hotels within the area. There are only a few cottages and picnic huts in the place. The best time to go to Alegria Beach, Siargao is from March to October. Aside from enjoying the beach and island hopping in Siargao, if you also want to enjoy and go Surfing the best time to visit is from August to November.
Haven’t heard that pink beach exists? Well, you better include this one on your travel list! If you’re looking for a unique beach escape this season, include Pink Beach in Great Santa Cruz. You can access the island from Zamboanga City, almost two hours ride from the plane from Manila. It has a sandy pink color as the white sand is mixed with the red organ pipe corals which happened to be pulverized. You may not see the pink color at first but when you look closer at the sand and the photos or video that you took from your phone and your drone, you can see the visibility of the pinkish sand from there. An escapade to the Zamboanga’s Pink Beach is worth it! It was also known as the National Geographic’s best beach. Aside from that, you can also go for visiting the mangrove forest on the island where you can encounter non-stingy jellyfish and you can also ride colorful vintage.
Pagudpud is a popular holiday destination in North Luzon. It is a coastal town in the Ilocos region and is famous for its lighthouses, windmills, and other tourist spots. One of the spots that make the place become popular for travelers is Saud Beach. It is known for its stunning sunset views and calm waters. There are also 2 kilometers of white sand in the place. There are a lot of scenic views when you love to take photos in the area that perfectly fits on your Instagram feed.
Palawan is indeed known for its wonders. The Hidden Beach is one of the hidden wonders of El Nido Palawan. The best time if you want to go to the island is from January to May, perfect timing for the summer season and if you want to go last minute in the 4th quarter of the year, it is perfect to go there from November to December. It is far from other islands that are popular in the area, hence a lot of travelers prefer to unwind at the Hidden Beach because it is very unspoiled and not crowded. You shouldn’t want to miss out on the hidden wonder of this place, so add the Hidden Beach of El Nido, Palawan to your bucket list now!
Anguib Beach, Santa Ana, Cagayan Valley
It is one of Santa Ana’s best beaches that you’ll find in Cagayan Valley. Located on the northeastern tip of the Philippines. The emerald waters and the beach’s powdery fine sand is Cagayan Valley adventure's main highlights. The best time to go to the island is from March to June as the waves are calmer for boat trips, especially when you want to visit and explore nearby islands.
Best Beaches in Cagayan De Oro
Since we’ve already mentioned Cagayan, you should also consider the beautiful beaches in Cagayan de Oro. There are also beaches in Cagayan De Oro that you should’ve to add your list! One of the beautiful beaches in CDO is Opol Beach.
Opol Beach is only minutes away when you are from the city of Cagayan De Oro. It is one of the beaches in Cagayan that you may enjoy when you’re really into beaches as there where several smaller beaches in the area that is next to each other. You will be able to explore nearby islands as boat trips are on offer in the area. There are numerous numbers of resorts in the area and available cottages for rent that is very affordable.
Bon Bon Beach is the next in line for beautiful beaches in CDO. One thing that makes the beach beautiful is the locals that are living in there. Moreover, some reviews say that it is one of the budgets friendly beaches in the area. There are more beaches than Bon Bon Beach has to offer. There they have Villagracia Beach, Raagas Beach, and Maandig Beach. So many options, right? So many things to consider. And one of these is the place you can chill and relax when you are in CDO.
Having your place to stay while on a vacation or travel is one of the very convenient and essential ideas to lessen the hassle of your trip. Who else likes hassle on their trip, right? So before visiting the beautiful places in Northern Mindanao, why not try to look for a place that is very accessible to every part of the city.
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