Islands You Should Visit in The Philippines Before You Die!

The Hundred Islands National Park is the first national park and protected area in the Philippines, located near Alaminos, Pangasinan. It is spread out along the coast of Barangay Lucap for about 4 kilometers from the center of the town. The islands, which total 124 at low tide and 123 at high tide, are spread throughout an area of 16.76 square kilometers in Lingayen Gulf (6.47 sq mi). It is one of the top Philippine Countryside attractions, known as “Hundred Precious Gems.”

This park attracts both domestic and international visitors who come to witness its natural beauty, prehistoric caves, and sandy beaches. Nature has blessed the Hundred Islands with deep blue waters teeming with colors that stretch as far as the eye can see. The color of the group of islands varies from green to golden brown depending on the weather and time of day. Small waves caress the fine sand of the islands’ beaches. Wonderful caves, both large and little, await the visit of thousands of adventurers. The crystal clear water is great for scuba diving, hook and line fishing, spearfishing, skiing, bathing, and deep observation of the marine gardens in the multi-colored natural rock formations of the thousand kinds of fish clustering in open natural habitats.

All sorts of water transportation are available to get to the island. It takes roughly 30 minutes from Lucap Bay to take a boat cruise. Existing hotel accommodations can be found at barangay Lucap, the jumping-off point for the Hundred Islands. Some hotels feature air-conditioned rooms with the best accommodation facilities, such as clean comfort and bathrooms, and they provide wonderful meals, especially seafood.

Siargao is a teardrop-shaped island located 196 kilometers southeast of Tacloban in the Philippine Sea.

Known as the “Surfing Capital of the Philippines”, Siargao is mainly responsible for introducing surfing to the country. Cloud 9 is the name of the most famous wave in the Philippines, and Siargao Island is regularly rated as one of the top 10 surf sites and sought-after destinations in the world.

Siargao is also open to other sports outside surfing, such as cave exploration and rock climbing. Discover why this little sanctuary with world-class waves, white sand islets, turquoise tidal pools, and hidden lagoons was named the world’s most beautiful island.

Boracay is a vacation island in the Philippines’ Western Visayas region. A tropical island with stunning white sand beaches and crystal blue oceans located about an hour’s flight from Cebu or Manila, right off the bigger Philippines island of Panay. On the west coast, White Beach is surrounded by palm trees, bars, and restaurants. Bulabog Beach on the east coast is a hotspot for water sports due to strong winds. The observation platform on Mount Luho, which is nearby, provides panoramic views of the island. Diverse marine life can be found offshore on coral reefs and shipwrecks.

Boracay is well-known for its pure white beaches with wonderfully fine white sand, thrilling water activities, and exciting nightlife. The best month to visit Boracay is between March to May because it’s the dry and hot season in the Philippines.

Boracay is the place to go if you want to experience what it’s like to visit about anywhere in Europe during the height of summer. It’s a fantastic travel destination for everyone!

The Province of Palawan is a Philippine archipelagic province located in the Mimaropa area. It is the country’s largest province and Puerto Princesa is its capital.

Palawan is recognized as the “Last Ecological Frontier” of the Philippines. Its forests and waters are home to a diverse range of wildlife, and it is this kind of natural splendor that keeps visitors coming back. Because of its wonderful attractiveness, its tourist destinations have become the talk of the globe. Nature reserves on both land and sea, marine gardens of enormous clams, sea turtles nesting on white-sand beaches, hundreds of kinds of butterflies, and lush palm forests may all be found in Palawan.

The majority of the best locations to stay in Palawan are concentrated around El Nido. Some are on Palawan Island, but many are scattered around the Bacuit Archipelago or Coron Island, providing lots of privacy in gorgeous tropical settings.

Major Palawan Destinations: Puerta Princesa, El Nido, Coron, San Vicente, Culion, and Amanpulo.

The Calaguas Islands are a series of islands in the municipality of Vinzons, Camarines Norte. It is well-known for its beautiful beaches, the most prominent of which is the Mahabang Buhangin (Long Beach), which has a long stretch of powdery white sand.

Calaguas has developed from an out-of-the-way spot to a popular destination for beach travelers throughout the years. The once-quiet shoreline is now bustling with activity, but despite the activities, structures, and crowds, its natural beauty shows through.

The Mahabang Buhangin is a picture-perfect paradise with its long stretch of beautiful white sand sprinkled with volcanic rocks on both ends. It is the most popular camping and swimming destination for tourists. Calaguas is a must-see for its excellent white sand beaches, crystal clear blue waters, healthy air, and vibrant green hills. It’s so lovely that it nearly seems unbelievable. So it’s no surprise that so many people are enamored with this heavenly island.

Discover the Calaguas Group of Islands, swim in its turquoise ocean, sit on its white sand, watch the sunset, and discover its beauty… you’ll undoubtedly find a reason to be delighted.

Malapascua is a Philippine island in the Visayan Sea, 6.8 kilometers across a shallow strait from Cebu Island’s northernmost tip. It is a top ecotourism destination due to its one-of-a-kind offering: diving with thresher sharks in their native habitat almost every day.

This island is so small that you may explore it in approximately 20-30 minutes on a habal-habal (motorbike). It is one of the best islands in the Philippines, famous for its fantastic scuba diving locations like Monad Shoal, where you may swim with thresher sharks.

Bounty Beach is Malapascua’s dock and primary beach area. The Mactan-Cebu International Airport will serve as your entry point to Malapascua Island. It has dozens of accommodation alternatives to select from, including a few of the greatest places to stay for budget backpackers, luxury visitors, and everyone in between.

The Caramoan Islands are formed by the mountainous Caramoan Peninsula in the province of Camarines Sur. It is tucked away in the lower eastern section of the Bicol Region.

After the Survivor show from many countries, the quaint beauty of this island earned an even more global reputation. In fact, CNN Go (the world’s leading international cable news network CNN’s television and online travel magazine) just named the island one of the top ten greatest islands and beaches in the Philippines.

The primary attraction on the island is the Gota beach, which is roughly 5 kilometers from the Caramoan town proper. This location is easy to find, because of its well-known landmark, Explorer’s Rock. When you find this enormous rock, you’ll know you’ve arrived to Gota Beach. Don’t worry, the rock isn’t the only thing that makes Gota beach unforgettable—get ready to enjoy its powdery white sand beach as well.

And with its lush green hills and mountains, picture-perfect limestone formations, and white sand beaches, this island is a tropical fantasy getaway. Not only that, but the Caramoan Peninsula also has an islet lake and an underground river. Of course, you might simply enjoy its splendor and frolic in the sun, the crashing of the waves lulling you into mindless, joyous oblivion. Experience incredible aquatic adventures too like snorkeling, scuba diving, and kayaking, or if you consider yourself a bit of a daredevil, try limestone cliff and/or rock climbing or caving. So if you want to go on a nature tour during your holiday, this is the place to go.

Corregidor Island is a Philippine island located near the entrance to Manila Bay in the southwestern section of the island of Luzon. Because of its strategic location, Corregidor has historically been fortified with coastal artillery batteries to protect the entrance to Manila Bay and Manila city against enemy vessel attacks. It is a national shrine commemorating the fight fought there during World War II by US and Filipino forces against overwhelming numbers of Japanese.

Corregidor is derived from the Spanish verb corregir, which means “to correct.” According to one legend, the island was named Isla del Corregidor (literally, Island of the Corrector) because all ships entering Manila Bay were compelled to halt and have their documents verified and “corrected.”

Without a doubt, Corregidor Island is regarded as one of the most significant heritage sites, rich in historical and cultural significance. Malinta Tunnel, the last stronghold of Philippine and American military forces against invading Japanese soldiers during World War II, is a must-see attraction on the island, and it continues to hold special significance to all Filipinos for everything it symbolizes.

The South Beach is a little sandy cove on the island’s bottomside, near the South Dock, where people can now swim and relax.

Sombrero Island is a tiny island shaped like a hat (sombrero meaning hat, hence the name). It is 4.5 nautical miles from the center of San Pascual and may be reached by motorboat in 55 minutes to an hour. This island, surrounded by water, is ideal for a fast and peaceful vacation from city life.

When you go island hopping in Burias, one of the spots you’ll visit is Sombrero Island. The pure blue sea will lure you to swim, and the stunning beachscape will compel you to take numerous photographs. The picturesque setting allows you to forget about the stresses of work and city life. It is a popular side-trip destination for mountaineers trekking.

Batanes is one of the Philippines’ most beautiful provinces. It is often referred to as the “Home of the Winds.” Batanes is the country’s northernmost and smallest province. A Philippine archipelagic province that is officially part of the Cagayan Valley area. It consists of eleven major islands, three of which are inhabited.

Batanes is well-known for its spectacular vistas of nature’s beauties. It boasts stunning scenery that was sculpted by nature millions of years ago. You will be astounded everywhere you look. The huge green rolling hills, spectacular lighthouses, breathtaking views of the Pacific Ocean, orange sunsets, and crisp, pure air are only a taste of what awaits you. Its natural beauty is best seen on its magnificent beaches. Batanes boasts a range of seascapes to swim in, visit, and lounge in, ranging from powdery white sand to scattered stones polished by time and waves. Visitors are drawn to the area because of its distinct culture, natural scenery, stone buildings, and welcoming residents.

Mavulis Island is Batanes’ northernmost island. On a clear day, one can see Formosa (Taiwan) from here.