Sunday, October 16, 2011

EL NIDO BEACH, PALAWAN

El Nido Palawan is an Island about 420 kms southwest of the capital of the Philippines Manila and 238 kms northeast of Puerto Princesa, Palawan’s capital. El Nido is named after the edible nests of Swiftlets (Collocalia Fuciphaga) found in the crevices of its limestone cliffs. These nests, “nido” in Spanish, are the main ingredient for the gourmet nido soup otherwise known as birds nest soups a highly sought after dish in Asia.



El Nido has majestic limestone cliffs stand guard over pristine tropical waters, with an abundance of species of tropical fishes and coral life. El Nido’s forests are host to more than 100 species of birds only found in this region.


Due to it’s natural beauty, El Nido has become a favorite destination for Island hopping, water activities and just enjoying the sheer magnificence of one of the most beautiful regions of South East Asia.



El Nido Philippines has over 50 beaches to discover and spotted through out the region are the most beautiful lagoons with tranquil turquoise-green water, caves that can take you to hidden beaches, and a very diverse variety of wildlife.





READ MORE: http://philippine-evolution.com/surfing-and-more-at-el-nido-beach-in-palawan/


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