Joanna James
The Philippines is made up of over 7,500 islands with only around 2,000 inhabited. These habitats boast some of the most bio-diverse environs, rain forests, beautiful sun-bleached beaches, and exotic flora and fauna. Come explore the best beaches in the Philippines.
The natural beauty and bio-diversity of El Nido Beach have made it get listed as one of the nation's best by CNN. Palawan is tipped to be one of the world's best islands and the gorgeous beach has contributed much to this status. The island boasts over 50 white sand beaches and a collection of five varied forest covers - and a staggering array of exotic wildlife. The best time to visit El Nido is from December to March.
For those of you wanting the pleasures of city life and the thrills of a gorgeous beach; the modern service apartments in Makati comes recommended. And there are many to choose from like Citadines Salcedo Makati, located just 3hrs from this popular beach. White Rock Beach exudes a surreal charm; the beach is wide and tapers towards the water while the white rocks that adorn the beach are beautiful in contrast against the turquoise blue of the water. Ideal to enjoy a day on the water and soak up some sun, this beach easily accessed from your hotel in Makati is one of the best and most popular.
A lovely 12hr scenic journey from your Makati hotel, Boracay is one of those beaches you want to lie on and be a beach bum all day. Rustic in appearance its white sand is lapped by the crystal clear sea. The waters are so clear in fact that you can see the coral beneath. Traditional fishing vessels perched on the sands and swaying palms in the background together with the most amazing sunset create the perfect image of heaven on earth.
Located on the outskirts of Makati this beach is another beauty. The water surrounding the sandy shores is calm and have a knack to imbibe an inner sense of peace in all who wander along its length. This one is located within Salcedo Village and is ideal if you crave some time away from the crowds.
Located in the province of Oriental Mindoro, the Puerto Galera Beach is a UNESCO protected site since way back in 1973. The beach is soft white sand while the sea is ideal for swimming, snorkelling and scuba diving, as well as, sailing and indulging in other popular water sports. April to June is high season.
Located 2kms from Samal City, this island is called the 'Garden City'. It is quite far from Manila and is reputed with being one of the most developed resorts in the country. The area is blessed with beautiful pink sand and white sand beaches and is noted as one of the most photographed regions. December to February is not high season for this resort, but the weather is cooler and crowds are less.
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