17 guides covering beach in the Philippines — written by the PANA.PH travel team, with prices and schedules re-checked before each update.
Bonbon Beach in Romblon: The Sandbar That Connects Two Islands
Bonbon Beach in Romblon has a natural sandbar that appears at low tide and connects the main beach to Bang-og Island. Th…
San Vicente Long Beach: The 14km Beach With No Resorts
San Vicente Long Beach is the longest white-sand beach in the Philippines without a wall of resorts. Our 2026 guide expl…
Puraran Beach: The Uncrowded Surf Break in Catanduanes
Puraran Beach in Baras, Catanduanes, is a reef break with a right-hander that holds swell from the Pacific. Here is how …
Sipalay Sugar Beach: The White Sand Beach Nobody Knows in Negros
Sugar Beach in Sipalay, Negros Occidental, is a stretch of white sand with no road access and no crowds. Here is how to …
Bantayan Island: The Laid-Back Island Where Time Stops
North of Cebu, Bantayan Island has white sand, cheap seafood, and almost no pressure to do anything. Here is the 2026 gu…
Calaguas Islands: Camping on a Deserted Beach in Camarines Norte
No resorts, no electricity, no crowds. Calaguas is where you pitch a tent on white sand and trade sleep for a sky full o…
Baler: Surfing the Birthplace of Philippine Surf Culture
A laid-back town in Aurora province where Philippine surfing began in the 1970s. Here is a complete 2026 guide to surfin…
Anawangin Cove: Camping Under Agoho Trees on the Zambales Coast
A crescent beach backed by a dense forest of agoho pine-like trees, with a river and a marsh behind it. Here is the comp…
Puka Shell Beach: The Quiet Side of Boracay Most Tourists Skip
A 2026 guide to Puka Shell Beach on Boracay Island, covering how to get there, what to expect, where to eat, and why thi…
Philippines Surfing Guide: Where to Surf in 2026 (All Levels)
From Cloud 9 in Siargao to La Union's beginner breaks, the Philippines has waves for every level. This guide covers ever…
Best Snorkeling in the Philippines for Singapore Travellers (2026)
Singaporeans know the Coral Triangle. But the Philippines offers snorkeling that rivals anything in the region — clear w…
Port Barton, Palawan: The Anti-El Nido (Quieter, Cheaper, Just as Beautiful)
Port Barton has everything El Nido has — white sand, clear water, island hopping, fresh seafood — but with a fraction of…
Boracay 2026: Complete Guide for Korean & Japanese Travellers
Boracay is the most popular Philippine destination for Korean and Japanese tourists — and for good reason. White Beach, …
Kitesurfing in the Philippines: Boracay Bulabog & Beyond (2026 Complete Guide)
Boracay's Bulabog Beach hosts the Asian Kiteboarding Championship. Constant trade winds, warm water, and affordable less…
Kalanggaman Island: The Philippines' Most Beautiful Sandbar (Leyte's Hidden Gem)
A thin strip of white sand curving into turquoise water, lined with coconut palms, completely uninhabited. Kalanggaman I…
Bantayan Island: Cebu's Best-Kept Secret (White Sand, No Crowds, Perfect Beaches)
Three hours north of Cebu City and a short ferry crossing, Bantayan Island has the white sand of Boracay with none of th…
El Nido, Palawan: The Honest Review for Australian Travellers (Is It Worth It?)
Aussies love beach destinations — and El Nido keeps showing up on everyone's bucket list. Here's an honest, practical re…