Showing posts with label Island hopping. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Island hopping. Show all posts

Friday, November 18, 2011

Honda Bay, Palawan





Framing the rocky and fascinating coastline of the capital of Palawan, Puerto Princesa City is Honda Bay. Its blue cool waters are scattered with islands that guarantee one of a pure-pleasure experience. From snorkeling in its clear waters to the more adventurous island hopping within its districts to simply having a picnic in the fine sand of its beach areas, Honda Bay is sure to leave a lasting impression on the visitor.




One of the Philippine's premiere tourist destinations, Honda Bay, Palawan island is also known as the "The Last Frontier". It is host to several of the most exclusive resorts in the country. With its white sand beaches, magnificent landscape, fishing villages and rainforests, it is a favorite destination of adventurers and nature lovers. The province has several sites that attract divers from various parts of the world. In the city center of Puerto Princesa, hall of fame awardee for the cleanest and greenest city in the country, several tourist spots can be seen in a one day tour. This would include Iwahig Prison and Penal Farm, the world's largest prison "without bars", and the Kamarikutan Gallery. The city's best offering is the St. Paul Subterranean National Park that is famed for its 8.2 kilometer long river, said to be the longest of its kind in the world.



Regardless of its dazzling natural beauty, Palawan's 1,770 islands has been one of the least developed holiday destinations in Southeast Asia aside from the well-known El Nido Beach Resorts. So far the lack of commercialism has made Palawan very special, but it is becoming more popular mostly for international divers, as well as adventurers.


The perfect place for sun questers and loves snorkel diving is Honda Bay. HONDA BAY is one of the most beautiful places in the Philippines and the best place around. It has been known to be the best dive spots in the Philippines.



Source: philippinecountry.com

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/