4.07.2013

The Philippine Beaches

The Philippines comprises of 7,107 islands dispersed all over Luzon, Visayas and Mindanao. It boasts of world-class summer destinations that are altogether magnificent, beautiful and are surprisingly within our reach that just need to be discovered!

Sun, sand and a tan are the words I associate summer with. A trip to the beach with the entire household is often in the bucket list where the swimming skills of the little ones are showcased. This is also a good time to bond with the entire family, to loosen up those nerves, to enjoy a variety of barbecue dishes or to simply discover another splendid island in your country!

El Nido, Palawan

Palaui Island, Santa Ana, Cagayan

Siquijor

Mahabang Buhangin, Calaguas

Potipot Island, Zambales

Sumilon Island, Cebu


Aren't these photos breathtaking?
Where are you planning to spend your summer?

Photos from Karla Rey

45 comments:

  1. I didn't know this is your topic! I just answered this question thru my new post. Haha, coincidence.

    I like all the beaches that you posted. I like the Palaui and the Siquijor. But what I would really like to go to is the Batanes beaches. Nasa bucket list ko yun sobra!!!

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    1. We seem to have the same topic lately, lol! I also would like to visit Bataan.

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  2. Very beautiful. I love the beauty of the beach but won't be spending any time there this summer. Have a wonderful week :-)

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  3. I'd love to go there someday, I should add to my bucket list!

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  4. Oh my gosh, I had no idea the beaches were so unbelievably stunning there! Wow! I don't think I'd EVER leave!!! I'll just be hanging out here in Houston, Texas :( soooo envious of you!!! Have a beautiful day!

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  5. It is definitely breathtaking views, I'm looking forward for our summer vacation this July:)

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  6. The heat is on! I miss going to the beach. I wish I could spend a whole week in Palawan this summer. :) Where are you heading this summer, Farida? :)

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    1. No definite plan yet since my SIL has a 5-month old baby and it would be impractical to travel to a far place. We're thinking of spending the night in a hotel were my cousin works and is offering us an unbelievable discount!

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  7. I loooove the beach and I can't wait til I save enough for a family vacation! :)

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  8. Oh this is a lovely post! :D I've been to 3 of those you've listed here: Potipot, Siquijor, and Sumilon. I agree, they are all lovely places! :D This summer, no plans yet, but might hit beaches in Batangas or La Union.

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  9. i miss the beach even if i don't know how to swim, he he he. the last time i've been to one was last june 2012 in boracay.

    i've been to beaches as far north as pagudpud and as far south as in samal island.

    but with my current condition, i think i can only go to a beach which is a few hours away from manila.

    for this summer, probably tagaytay and a staycation in one of the hotels in manila which my wife won in a raffle

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    1. Noel, I read about your health condition. You keep safe, ok and the weight loss I think will do you good :)

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  10. Loving the beaches of the Philippines. Who needs to go out PHL for vacation or swimming if we have this lovely beaches around our area right?

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  11. All of this beaches are sure lovely and one in my bucket list is to travel around the Philippines and that's before going abroad. Hopefully I get to do that very very soon.

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  12. I love the beautiful beaches there. sandie

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  13. Wow oh Wow....I can only dream. :)

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  14. we have a lot of beautiful beaches, ganda talaga ng "Pinas!

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  15. Really lovely beaches in the Philippines. Have only been to the ones in Cebu so far and those were magnificant.

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  16. Philippines has a lot to offer. breathtaking beaches are all over the country.

    I wish to visit all of the above in the future.

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  17. I'm planning to learn how to swim muna so that I can enjoy these breathtaking beaches to the max :-) Go farther up north...there are a lot of scenic beaches in Ilocos region as well.

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  18. I haven't been to those places! I want to visit Palawan and Siquijor next year. I hope matuloy! :)

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  19. These beaches just proves it's more fun in the Philippines. Some of the beaches here are in my go-to list.

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  20. Love to swim in these beaches someday. Haven't been in even one of those. :(

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  21. One on my list is El Nido. My niece just went there with her friends. And I'm so inggit to the max. The problem is I hate going under the sun :(

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  22. No wonder that there are many beaches around the country but I haven't been to them. I hope I can visit some of them soon

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  23. lovely beaches...oh, its been years haven't been to beach

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  24. Ganda! We in Davao frequent the white sand beaches of Samal, particularly the virgin beaches of Talicud. :-)

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  25. my friends are planning to go to Camoroan Island or Boracay.. :)

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  26. It's more fun in the Philippines, indeed! Given a time, I want to go to El Nido Palawan. But all those beaches are beautiful and so relaxing even just to look at.

    Mommy Maye

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  27. sumilon is literally a car drive away from where i am in cebu. i should really prepare a trip there with the family one of these days...

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  28. We're lucky there are some beaches near our city. The next cities have them. I love the San Fabian, Pangasinan beach though. But the ones in your photos are the pretty ones. When we visit Cagayan, we're sure to visit Santa Ana.

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  29. I like to go to beaches when it's not summer. Haha! Doesn't make sense? I feel like the heat multiplies when on the beach. I like places like Tagaytay and Baguio. :-)

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  31. the Philippines is really blessed with so many beautiful places. and beaches are one of those! been wanting to go to Palawan for the longest time! ☺

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  32. My children like swimming in the pool when there's a chance. But maybe we can also visit the beach some time though that would take us a very long trip. Love the beach in Palawan but I also like to see Boracay.

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  33. Our beaches are really magnificent! I remember when Laiya, San Juan beaches was not yet developed. We'd go there for fweeee all day long. Ngyon, dun na lang kmi sa tabi-tabi beaches of Laiya to get a free pass. LOL!

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  34. We also have beautiful beaches up North! My fave is of course Santiago Cove located at my father's hometown in Santiago, Ilocos Sur. Sooo beautiful (better than La Union's which naman is for surfing talaga)

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  35. We plan to go to Camiguin. Btw, I have not been to any of the beaches in the photos. One day. One day.

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  36. Very beautiful blog!!!Thanks for visit!!
    Kisses!!Sophie from Greece!!!

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  37. Im not much of a beach person, but Philippines' beaches are world class.

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  38. Hi, Farida! Thanks for the visit and your comment.

    I am now a follower of the sunflower lover. Great to know you and your blog. I love to see the Philippines even if only through other's camera like yours.

    Blessings.

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  39. We really have a lot of beautiful beaches. Would be nice to sit on the beach with a good book.

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  40. Very beautiful beaches and pictures!
    Congratulations

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  41. I've been to El Nido, such a paradise talaga! Caramoan island/s is a must-visit too! I wanna go to Batanes as well, para kasing it's a different country coz of the landsapes...

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