To call the Palawan islands beautiful would be the understatement of a lifetime. Studded with lush green forests, mysteriously majestic caves, pristine white beaches, and mountains that will make you feel like you are at the top of your own magical world, Palawan is nothing but breathtakingly enchanting.
The secret treasure trove of Palawan is all willing to let you sneak a peak inside its clear blue waters; the vibrantly colorful marine life, the exquisitely beautiful corals, are all waiting for you to admire them. Need more convincing? We have drawn up a list of six reasons that you will find no less than compelling to make you visit Palawan this summer.
Coron Bay: Situated towards the north of Palawan islands, this bay is located far into the west of the Philippines. Known for its scuba diving adventure activities, the beautiful wreck and rock formations at Coron Bay are fmous for wreck diving. If you are not into heavy adventure sports, you can also opt for the snorkelling and swimming offerings provided by this serene and calm location. With so much going on at a place that is beautiful beyond words, it is not very surprising to know that Coron Bay is ranked as the Number 1 dive site in Palawan by Skyscanner.
St. Paul’s Subterranean River National Park: Around 50 kms away from Puerto Princesa, the St. Paul’s Subterranean River National Park has been nominated to be one of the seven wonders of the world. With the longest underground river, the national park will take you along in their paddle boats so that you can enjoy the limestone formations and relish, while being frightened, the bats that continually fly above your heads in the caves.
Honda Bay: Known for island hopping, the coral reefs and islets that are studded around the region are nothing less of a spectacle. The miles and miles of white sand and clear shallow water gives you endless visibility. The islets around here are famous for swimming and snorkelling. With the water teeming with fishes and other exotic marine animals, the cornucopia of color going around in this place will make you want you leave Honda Bay never.
El Nido: El Nido, a national treasure, can be best described as a kaleidoscope of everything that is beautiful and primitive: mangroves, white sand beaches, coral reefs, lush green rainforests, and limestone cliffs. A diadem studded in the crown of Palawan at Bacuit Bay, El Nido is also the largest wildlife preservation area in the country. A sanctuary for marine life, the Manta Ray is a common sighting in this part of the world. But here is the most interesting bit: the world’s rarest marine animal, the sea cow, known as dugong to the locals, can be spotted by those who are lucky. The site also provides shelter to hawksbill turtles and serves as a nesting site to them.
Tubbataha Reefs: Marked as UNESCO’s World Heritage Site, the Tubbataha marine park is the first of its kind in the nation. Considered by most as the mecca of diving, some of the most exquisite coral reefs can be spotted here. This underwater site is pulsing with vibrant colors and marine activity. A magical garden full of green sea turtles, silver angelfish, masses and masses of coral, a trip to Tubbataha is a trip to heaven itself.
The local attractions at Palawan speak for themselves. If you are fond of seafood, Palawan boasts of some of the best seafood restaurants in the world. With these pointers, we have not only convinced you but also helped you plan a trip to Palawan. Start moving and get there before the glorious season of summer is over.
