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10 best beach destinations in the Philippines to check out

Published On: October 29, 2021, 12:36 PM

Summer is still a few months away, but that doesn't mean you can't already start planning for your beach getaway, especially as quarantine restrictions are being lowered and vaccinations are increasing.

But if the long months of lockdowns and quarantines has you wondering which beaches to check out, we've compiled a list of some of the best beaches in the country that you can head off to as our lives slowly go back to normal.

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Just like El Nido, Coron has so much to offer. Divers can check out the shipwrecks in the area. Its karst limestone cliffs are also a wonder to behold and Kayangan Lake is spectacular. There are also no shortage of white sand beaches to be found in the many small islands that populate the area.

Source: Hotels.com

Of course, one can't talk about beaches without mentioning Boracay's White Beach. There's a reason why it's incredibly popular -- it's got four kilometers of white sand beach and sunsets that are picture-perfect.

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Located in Zamboanga's Great Santa Cruz Island, the striking pinkness of the beach comes from the eroded red organ pipe coral that has mixed in with the white sand of the beach. It is the only pink sand beach in Asia and was even named one of the 21 best beaches in the world by National Geographic.

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Antonia Beach is located in Iloilo's Gigantes Island and is a remote beach that is far from the crowds. It's the perfect place to relax and swim all day, especially with the beach's white sand and pristine water.

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Looking for a snorkeling spot that's quiet and secluded? Toytoy Beach near Caramoan is the place to be. Just two hours away from Virac, Catanduanes, its pristine white sand and rich marine life are sure to enchant.

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If you're looking for a beach that's perfect for Instagram, Camiguin's White Island is hard to top. It's an uninhabited white sandbar that constantly changes its shape depending on the tides. When you take your photo for Instagram, make sure to add Camigun's volcanoes as a backdrop, as they are visible from White Island.

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Found all the way up north, Morong Beach or Nakabuang Beach in Batanes has pristine waters that are calmer than what you usually find in Batanes. Aside from the water and the white sand beach, it is also famous for the Nakabuang Arch, a huge rock arch that you've probably seen in hundreds of photos and even a few movies.

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Panglao Island's Danao Beach is quieter and less crowded than the nearby Alona Beach and is an excellent choice if you want to get away from the hustle and bustle of city life.

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Any surfer who's serious about what they do knows about Cloud 9 in Siargao -- there's a reason why surfers from all over the world flock to it. It may not be the place for you if you're looking for something less crowded, but its famed wave is still something to behold despite the crowd.

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Conde Nast named it one of the 20 most beautiful beaches in the world, and rightfully so. It's got white sand beaches, beautiful turquoise water, and limestone cliffs that are breathtaking to behold.

Source: Wikimedia Commons

Just like El Nido, Coron has so much to offer. Divers can check out the shipwrecks in the area. Its karst limestone cliffs are also a wonder to behold and Kayangan Lake is spectacular. There are also no shortage of white sand beaches to be found in the many small islands that populate the area.

Source: Hotels.com

Of course, one can't talk about beaches without mentioning Boracay's White Beach. There's a reason why it's incredibly popular -- it's got four kilometers of white sand beach and sunsets that are picture-perfect.

Source: Wikimedia Commons

Located in Zamboanga's Great Santa Cruz Island, the striking pinkness of the beach comes from the eroded red organ pipe coral that has mixed in with the white sand of the beach. It is the only pink sand beach in Asia and was even named one of the 21 best beaches in the world by National Geographic.

Source: besttravelnet

Antonia Beach is located in Iloilo's Gigantes Island and is a remote beach that is far from the crowds. It's the perfect place to relax and swim all day, especially with the beach's white sand and pristine water.

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