Panglao Island, Philppines

Panglao, Bohol There is nothing more satisfying and relaxing than a vacation on a white sand beach with azure clear bluewaters, and a beautiful dose of sunshine. Lying on the southwest of Bohol island and also East of Cebu, Philippines is the beautiful islet of Panglao. It is located in Central Visayas with an area [...]

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There is nothing more satisfying and relaxing than a vacation on a white sand beach with azure clear bluewaters, and a beautiful dose of sunshine. Lying on the southwest of Bohol island and also East of Cebu, Philippines is the beautiful islet of Panglao. It is located in Central Visayas with an area of 80.5 sq. kilometers. Panglao is yet another tourist-spot destination of the Republic of the Philippines. It is famous for its diving spots with its breathtaking underwater scene. Also, Panglao is known for its magnificent coral reefs. This islet is known to be the alternative to the world-famous Boracay Island in the Philippines. For those travelers who wish to have more privacy and lesser crowd, Panglao is the perfect place for you.

Panglao Island has pristine white sand beach and cool blue seawater. The island boasts of its beach shoreline with the presence of good hotel accommodations. The island is rich not only in its beachside but also on its land resources. It has a terrain that range from plain, hilly to mountainous. It is made up of Maribojoc limestone. Also, there are caves and sinkholes on the island. One of the famous caves in Panglao is the Hinagdanan Cave. It is an underground water source; a very important area of the island since there is no presence of rivers or lakes on it.

Panglao island is surely a fun way to treat yourself to some paradise indulgence. So, spend your lazy afternoon on the beach and laze the night away under the romantic moonlit sky with the moon rays shining on the calm sea of Panglao Island and in the morning after, brace yourself for some majestic scenes underwater.

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