Beaches & Islands
Made up of 7,641 islands, the Philippines is one of the most biodiverse places on the planet. If you're looking for the most pristine beaches and postcard-worthy views, the Philippines has a ton of them! Get InspiredBeaches & Islands MapIsland-hopping paradise
The Philippines is a beach bum’s delight but where do you start? Check out the top beaches below.
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Click on the pins to explore the Philippines’ world famous beaches and islands and start planning your perfect trip.
The Philippine is Asia’s leading beach and dive destination awarded Asia’s leading beach destination in the World Travel Awards 2020, having also taken home the award in 2013, 2016 and 2018.
Its triumph hardly comes as a surprise, with 7641 islands to choose from, there’s a beach to suit all sun-worshippers, adventure-lovers, water sports enthusiasts and divers.
Title | Address | Description |
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Boracay | Boracay, Malay, Philippines | Boracay is the Philippines top tourist draw. Dreamy ‘White Beach’, a 4km, postcard-perfect stretch of sand lined from one end to the other, is the centre of the action with hotels, restaurants, bars and dive shops. |
El Nido Island, Palawan | 5313 Taytay - El Nido National Hwy, El Nido, 5313 Palawan, Philippines | El Nido is the primary base for exploring Palawan’s star attraction, the stunning Bacuit Archipelago and is known for white-sand beaches, crystal clear waters, secret lagoons and coral reefs teaming with marine life. |
Coron Island, Palawan | Coron Island, Coron, Philippines | The steep limestone cliffs plunging into the blue water makes Coron look like some otherworldly, modern-day fairy-tale. |
Siargao | Siargao Island, Philippines | Once a well-kept secret in surfing circles, the island of Siargao and its world-class waves and turquoise tide pools has slowly become one of the most sought-after destinations in the world. |
Panglao Beach, Bohol | Panglao Beach, Dauis, Bohol, Philippines | Bohol is definitely on the list of must-visit places in the Philippines. Panglao beach is a small 200 metre dreamlike beach home to the famous and luxury beachfront escapes. |
Mactan Beach, Cebu | Buyong, Maribago Mactan Island PH, Maribago, Lapu-Lapu City, 6015 Cebu, Philippines | With its sugar-white beaches and pristine coral gardens, the island of Cebu in the Philippines is the perfect tropical escape. Mactan Beach is just 15-20 minutes’ drive away from the Cebu airport. |
Caramoan Island, Camarines Sur | Caramoan, Camarines Sur, Philippines | Caramoan Island is a secret Filipino paradise, little visited by backpackers and tourists, where popular global reality TV show Survivor series were filmed. |
Pagudpud, Ilocos Norte | Pagudpud, Ilocos Norte, Philippines | Enjoy water sports at Pagudpud’s Saud Beach, the ‘Boracay of the north’, trek to its Kabigan Falls for a cooling dip and ride the zipline across Blue Lagoon landing on the beach. |
Kalanggaman Island, Leyte | Kalanggaman Island, Philippines | Dreaming of a postcard-perfect virgin island, Kalanggaman is definitely the place to go. Enjoy its crystal clear water, white powdery sand and long sandbars stretching on both sides of the island. |
Islas de Gigantes, Iloilo | Islas de Gigantes, Carles, Philippines | Blessed with pristine white sand beaches, bountiful fresh seafood, and mystical caves Gigantes (islands of giants) has retained its off-beat charm. |
Explore the Philippines’ beaches & islands
Click on the map pins to explore the Philippines and start planning your dream trip.
Title | Address | Description |
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Boracay | Boracay, Malay, Philippines | Boracay is the Philippines top tourist draw. Dreamy ‘White Beach’, a 4km, postcard-perfect stretch of sand lined from one end to the other, is the centre of the action with hotels, restaurants, bars and dive shops. |
El Nido Island, Palawan | 5313 Taytay - El Nido National Hwy, El Nido, 5313 Palawan, Philippines | El Nido is the primary base for exploring Palawan’s star attraction, the stunning Bacuit Archipelago and is known for white-sand beaches, crystal clear waters, secret lagoons and coral reefs teaming with marine life. |
Coron Island, Palawan | Coron Island, Coron, Philippines | The steep limestone cliffs plunging into the blue water makes Coron look like some otherworldly, modern-day fairy-tale. |
Siargao | Siargao Island, Philippines | Once a well-kept secret in surfing circles, the island of Siargao and its world-class waves and turquoise tide pools has slowly become one of the most sought-after destinations in the world. |
Panglao Beach, Bohol | Panglao Beach, Dauis, Bohol, Philippines | Bohol is definitely on the list of must-visit places in the Philippines. Panglao beach is a small 200 metre dreamlike beach home to the famous and luxury beachfront escapes. |
Mactan Beach, Cebu | Buyong, Maribago Mactan Island PH, Maribago, Lapu-Lapu City, 6015 Cebu, Philippines | With its sugar-white beaches and pristine coral gardens, the island of Cebu in the Philippines is the perfect tropical escape. Mactan Beach is just 15-20 minutes’ drive away from the Cebu airport. |
Caramoan Island, Camarines Sur | Caramoan, Camarines Sur, Philippines | Caramoan Island is a secret Filipino paradise, little visited by backpackers and tourists, where popular global reality TV show Survivor series were filmed. |
Pagudpud, Ilocos Norte | Pagudpud, Ilocos Norte, Philippines | Enjoy water sports at Pagudpud’s Saud Beach, the ‘Boracay of the north’, trek to its Kabigan Falls for a cooling dip and ride the zipline across Blue Lagoon landing on the beach. |
Kalanggaman Island, Leyte | Kalanggaman Island, Philippines | Dreaming of a postcard-perfect virgin island, Kalanggaman is definitely the place to go. Enjoy its crystal clear water, white powdery sand and long sandbars stretching on both sides of the island. |
Islas de Gigantes, Iloilo | Islas de Gigantes, Carles, Philippines | Blessed with pristine white sand beaches, bountiful fresh seafood, and mystical caves Gigantes (islands of giants) has retained its off-beat charm. |
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