Surfing is one fastest growing sport in the Philippines today aside from scuba diving.
And the best place to enjoy it is in Siargao!
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| from Popular Tourist Spots |
Tagged as the "Surfing Capital of the Philippines," Siargao ranks in the Philippines as one of the top ten best beaches in the Philippines.
I went to Siargao last March 2012 and my adventure was phenomenal!
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| Enchanted River |
The travel by land was good for 4 hours.
There are so many ways to go to Siargao.
From Manila take a flight from either Philippine Airlines, Cebu Pacific Airlines or Zest Airways direct to Siargao island or take a flight via Philippine Airlines or AirPhil from Manila to Surigao City.
Another way of going to Surigao is by land travel using Philtranco from Manila and by sea thru 2GO travel from Port of Manila.
Anyway, I came from Agusan Del Sur, and I opted to use travel by land. I was on my 8th day of travel in Mindanao. Enjoying the summer in Mindanao.
I arrived late in Surigao City. I had to spent the night in the city since there where no more available means of transportation to Siargao.
The following morning, I woke up 5 am and proceeded to "Pantalan" (pier) where my ride to Siargao was located.
There are two ports in Surigao. Make sure you are in Pantalan.
Good thing I woke up early that day, the first trip to Dapa was slated 6 am.
And this is the ferry boat ride to Dapa, Siargao.
The golden sunrise was so beautiful that day!
A perfect day to go to Siargao!
From the port to Dapa, Siargao, the boat ride was 4 hours. I marveled at the sight of the seas and enjoyed my ride.
After 4 hours, we reached the port of Dapa. And I hurriedly went to the nearest canteen where I took my late breakfast. It was already past ten am.
The best place in Siargao is Gen. Luna.
After my late breakfast, I hired a habal-habal to my destination. I paid P150.00 for the ride. Along the way, I was talking to the driver and asked him the best spot where I could spend the night in Siargao.
He answered, "Cloud Nine."
Along the way, we passed another port.
And I felt that I was about to have a good time in Siargao!
After 45 minutes, we reached the spot. The resort is Ocean 101, Cloud Nine. The best thing about Ocean 101 was that it accepts credit card payment.
I did not have any second thoughts about my accommodation that day even though I had to pay P2, 500/day for my stay.
The place was very cozy, relaxing and refreshing.
I placed my stuff inside the room and trekked the beach of Siargao.
This is the collection of surfing boards of the owner of Cloud Nine Resort.
While walking, I saw so many people surfing in the beach. The wave was strong, ideal for surfing!
I may not know how to surf. But watching them surf gave me a good time to behold.
They were so busy enjoying the waves and preparing their surfing boards!
I stayed in the beach and watched the surfers do their stuff.
After one hour, I decided to go to other side of Cloud Nine. I passed the Boardwalk of Cloud Nine. This one of the spots in Siargao that you do not want to miss seeing.
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| Boardwalk |
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| Aerial view of the Boardwalk |
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| The main building |
After my trek, I decided to have a massage. I paid P400/hour for the massage. After the massage, I took early dinner and slept soundly that night.
Day 2
The following morning, I checked out of the hotel. I did my island hopping adventure in Siargao. I paid P4,000 for the said tour. I had nobody to share it with and I paid in full. Normally, it is around 2,500 only but I had to go back to Surigao City and passed Bucas Grande Island and that is the reason why I had to pay that much. I brought my own snack for the trip. As a tip, never hire the boat thru the resort. It is a bit more expensive because of the commission.
This was my ride for the island hopping. Last stop of the tour was the Bucas Grande Island. There were three islands that we had to visit that day, namely - Dako, Guyam and Naked.
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| First stop, Guyam Island |
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| Guyam Island - cute and rocky island |
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| Going to the next island |
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| There are many coconuts in this island Only Dako island is the inhabited island. |
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Last stop, Naked Island |
Naked island is a small, barren, white sand island just like Camiguin's White Island. But it contains small patches of grass in some areas.
Island hopping is best enjoyed during summer. I do not recommend doing it in during rainy season where the waves are fierce and stronger.
Then after the three islands, we went to Bucas Grande Island.
Bucas Grande Island is no longer part of Siargao. So I think it's better if I will make another blog for that spot. Another beautiful place in Surigao!
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| Starting point of the tour |
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| Inside Bucas Grande Island - Sohoton Cove |
I had fun in Siargao. It's really more fun in the Philippines!! =)
Beach
Camiguin - http://junvillegas.blogspot.com/2012/11/mesmerized-in-camiguin.html
Guimaras - http://junvillegas.blogspot.com/2012/11/guimaras-paradise.html
Guimaras - http://junvillegas.blogspot.com/2012/11/guimaras-paradise.html
Adventure
Skywalk/Edge Coaster - http://junvillegas.blogspot.com/2012/11/adventures-in-cebu-city.html
Top ten adventures - http://junvillegas.blogspot.com/2012/11/12-of-my-best-adventures-in-philippines.html
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