The pristine beauty, white sand, crystal clear waters and colorful coral reefs - the Philippines has long become a popular island paradise. If you want to immerse yourself in the tropical beauty and experience the breathtaking beaches up close, you should visit these places. 

El Nido

The small town of El Nido, located on the western island of Palawan, is famous for its spectacular beaches and impressive limestone formations.

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Bacuit Bay, where El Nido is located, is blessed with white sand beaches and turquoise waters. One of the most popular excursion destinations is a boat trip to the nearby islands, lagoons and limestone caves. Snorkeling allows you to discover the dazzling underwater world, and if you dare, you can swim to secluded bays.

Boracay

Boracay, a small island in the western Philippines, is known for its stunning beaches, especially White Beach. With its powdery white sand and clear turquoise waters, White Beach is an absolute highlight.

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Here, visitors can not only enjoy relaxing beach days, indulge in water sports activities such as kite surfing or parasailing, but also be enchanted by romantic sunsets. Boracay also offers a lively beach promenade with a variety of restaurants, bars and stores.

Panglao

Panglao, an island in the province of Bohol, is a real insider tip for beach experiences in the Philippines. Alona Beach, one of the main beaches of Panglao, impresses with its fine, white sand and clear water.

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Relaxing under palm trees, exploring the water world while diving and snorkeling or enjoying the relaxed atmosphere of this small paradise are the highlights of the island. Panglao is the ideal place to escape mass tourism and enjoy the natural beauty of the Philippine beaches in peace.

Siargao

Surfers have always been drawn to Siargao, the small island in the province of Surigao del Norte. Cloud 9 Beach in the southeast of the busy island is the perfect hotspot to ride breathtaking waves. And that's not the only thing Siargao can score with. Worth a visit is Magpunpungko Beach with its impressive rock formations and natural pools or the quieter beaches like Guyam Island Beach. If you want to see more, you can travel by scooter to the famous Palm Tree Road.

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Camiguin

A very special gem for beach lovers is Camiguin, a small volcanic island in the Northern Mindanao region.

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White Island Beach is a popular destination with its fine white sand and clear turquoise waters. At Mantigue island Beach, the clear water and color variations can be admired while snorkeling in a relaxed atmosphere. Camiguin also offers impressive sights such as the Hibok-Hibok volcano and the Katibawasan Falls.