Best of Bohol Beaches

Panglao Bohol Beaches

Panglao Island Beaches are now the favorite destination of tourists, local and foreign alike. Many are lured to the island because of the white sand, the cool crystal blue waters, and the world-famous surrounding dive sites. The visitors stay, and some even for good, just for the tranquil ambiance of the place.

Panglao is divided into two municipalities: Panglao and Dauis. There are beaches in Dauis as well as in Panglao town. Beaches of Panglao town are: Alona Beach, Doljo Beach, Momo Beach, Bolod Beach, Bagobo Beach and Danao Beach in the barangays of Tawala, Doljo, Tangnan, Bolod, Libaong and Danao respectively. Beaches of Dauis are in barangays Bingag, Dao, and Biking.

Alona Beach, an 800meter stretch of white powdery sand, in the south of PanglaoIsland, is south west of Boholand only 18 kilometers or 30 minutes away from TagbilaranCity, the one and only city of the province. There are manyfull-service beach and dive resortsreside in Alona Beach. Dive tours to Balicasag and Pamilacan Islands,famous dive spots, can be arranged.

Bolod Beach is located at barangay Bolod and situated on the southside of the island, about two and a half kilometers east of AlonaBeach. The beach has a one and a half kilometer stretch of white sand,the largest shoreline in the area.

Doljo Beach is located at Barangay Doljo, Panglao Island. It lieson the northwest side of the island and at its very tip. The 3km beachis relatively unexplored and undeveloped, wide and with white sand thatstretches so far out and the sea bed slopping gently towards the deep.It is fringed with tall coconut palm trees which add much to itstropical look. The place is noted for its beautiful and exquisiteseashells. With calm, deep and clear waters and the sea bed free of seagrasses plus myriads of colorful marine life, it is a favorite hang-outof local folks.

Momo Beach is likewise blessed with white sand and cool crystal blue waters. It islocated in the northern part of Panglao Island, specifically in theBarangay of Tangnan of Panglao town. The beach is relatively unknown ofand is patronized by the locals. Momo beach is nearer to Doljo beachthan to Alona Beach which is 20km away; a 40min ride away by motorizedbanca or 20min by car. There are no resorts as yet at Momo Beach.

Bagobo Beach is located at Barangay Libaong, Panglao,Panglao Island. It is a beach with very fine white sand and fringed bytall coconut palm trees and other tropical varieties. The water iscrystal clear and reveals an underwater world of such beauty that madedivers and snorkelers come back from time to time bringing in theirfriends and acquaintances.

Danao Beach islocated at Barangay Danao, Panglao, Panglao Island, Bohol. Like Alona,its nearest neighbour, it boasts of fine white sand, cool azure waters,teeming aquatic life and is also home to some famous dive spots.

Beaches of Dauis

Bikini Beach isone of the favorite “nook” of the locals because ofits calm waters, shady palm trees and the water is full of colorfulcoral fishes. The beach is found in the barangay of Biking, Dauis,Bohol.

Bingag Beach is located in Barangay Bingag, Dauis, Panglao Island, Bohol. It lies onthe southern part of the island where several resorts line up on thebeach offering various water activities such as jet skiing, kayaking,sailing, rowing and more. It is a perfect getaway from the hustle ofcity life with its fine white sand, crystal blue waters and a warmtropical climate.

The beach resorts in the area often play host to business conventions,week-end and extended vacations and even day-to-day visits from thelocals and foreign guests. First-class resorts are: Panglao IslandNature Resort and Spa, and Olman’s View Resort

Dao Beach islocated in Barangay Dao in Dauis town at Panglao Island which is a20-minute drive from Tagbilaran City. The beach boasts of white sand,crystal blue water and rugged cliff-sides covered in verdant tropicalfoliage. 

There are plenty of resortslocated at the Dao area. Some are situated along the beach while othersare on elevated areas that command a breathtaking view of the MindanaoSea and the Pamilacan Island. The much acclaimed resorts are: FlushingMeadows Resort and Playground, Amarela Resort, Beach Rock Cafe, BoholBee Farm, and Bohol Sea Breeze Resort.

Other Bohol Beaches

ANDA Beach in Anda is 101 km from Tagbilaran City. The white sand beach is cleanand the waters unpolluted.

DUEROBeach is 77 km fromTagbilaran City locatedin the eastern part of Bohol with white sand beach shaded by palm andcoconut trees.

KAINGIT Beach in Tagbilaran Cityis situated in acove. The sea stays calm even on stormy weather. It is being developedand maintained by the city government.

SANTA FE Beach in Albuquerque is13 km fromTagbilaran City and boasts of a

white-sand beach fronting the open sea of Mindanao. It is located about1.5 km from the Poblacion of Albuquerque.

LAYA Beach in Baclayon is 9 kmfrom Tagbilaran City shaded by tallcoconut trees and ideal for picnics. A rest house is available atminimum cost.

IMELDA Beach in Dimiao is 40 kmfrom TagbilaranCity and was once a campsite for Boys and Girl Scouts of Bohol.

CANUBA Beach in Jagna is 58 kmfrom TagbilaranCity is blessed with white sand and clean waters shaded by palm trees.

CLARING Beach in Loay is 28 kmfrom TagbilaranCity with a long stretch of white sand. The beach has recreationalfacilities and a bath house.

LINTUAN Beach in Loon is 25 kmfrom TagbilaranCity with a long stretch of white sand.

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