Beach Hopping
Among the finest tour attractions in Bohol are its white sand beaches with crystal clear waters. To a lot of beach enthusiasts, they would be surprised to find out that one attribute that adds to the beauty of the island is its unpolluted shoreline of captivating white sand beaches. Most of which can be found in the humble island of Panglao and in some neighbouring islets that have similar pristine white sand beaches.
Primarily, these beaches in Panglao Island have gained fame because of their high quality white fine sand that is even exported to different beach resorts not only in the country but around the world. What usually draw attention to these beautiful beaches of the island are the clear blue waters that are unpolluted and well maintained. There is no wonder why there is a thriving beach resort industry in the island of Panglao. Most of the beach resorts in Panglao Island have become favourites for locations shots by a lot of film productions, adding more to the fame of these beaches.
Besides the fine white sand and the crystal blue waters that most beach resorts of Panglao island boast of, most of which offer various enjoyable water activities for their guests such as jet skiing and banana boating. Not only that, they also provide fine dining experiences matched with entertaining musical bands every night. To name a few, beach resorts that offer such activities are Dumaluan Beach Resort, Nature Island Beach Resort, Bohol Beach Club (Private) and Alona Beach Resort.
Although Bohol has gained reputation for having some of the finest white sand beaches around the world found in the island of Panglao, this island province also has a treasury of white sand beaches that can be found in the coastline of the mainland. Compared to the aforementioned beach resorts in Panglao island, several well-known beach resorts in the mainland are affordable when it comes to their amenities. Most of these beach resorts are blessed with long stretches of white sand and calm waters and shaded with tall coconut trees as well as palm trees. Adding to the convenience of picnickers, huts and benches are provided for rental at a considerably affordable price ranging from Php 100.00-150.00 depending on the size and shape of the hut. Some of these beaches are also considered to be good camp sites worth to be experienced by camping enthusiasts because of their accessibility and safety.
The following are some of the well-known beach resorts located in different towns of the province: Santa Fe Beach (Alburquerque), Laya Beach (Baclayon), Imelda Beach (Dimiao), Canuba Beach (Jagna), Claring Beach (Loay) and Lintuan Beach (Loon).
If one wants to take pleasure in undisturbed tranquillity of one’s visit in Bohol, the beautiful white sand beaches of this province are just the right places to be.