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Panglao Island — Alona Beach (Panglao, Bohol)
Best time to visit
Early morning for calm water and quieter shoreline; late afternoon for dramatic sunsets and lively bars. Dry season November to May offers the best visibility for snorkeling and diving.
Budget tips
No formal entrance fee for the beach, expect small park or parking fees and optional charges for snorkeling or island-hopping; join shared boat tours to lower per-person cost and eat at side-street eateries to save money.
Recommended for
Snorkelers and scuba divers, Beach lovers, Couples, Food and nightlife seekers
Plan your visit
Half day
About
Schnelle Fakten: Soft, powdery white sand curves around a short crescent of beach, backed by rows of coconut palms and a lively strip of barefoot bars and dive shops. Crystal-clear water often offers visibility over 15 meters, so snorkelers and divers can spot colorful coral gardens and schools of reef fish just a few minutes offshore.
Highlights: A narrow sandbar appears about 50 meters out at low tide, creating shallow waist-deep pools that warm in the sun and glitter like a mirror at sunset. Local dive operators run short night trips of 10 to 15 minutes where neon-colored sea slugs, tiny shrimp and delicate bioluminescent flashes reveal themselves under the beam of a hand-held torch.
Insider tips
- Wear reef-safe sunscreen and water shoes, many entry points have sharp coral or rocky patches.
- For cleaner photos walk south toward the rocky outcrop at low tide and use sunset light for silhouettes.
- Skip the most expensive beachfront restaurants at midday, try family-run karinderyas on side streets for fresher prices.
- Avoid peak crowds by arriving before 8 AM or after 5 PM, and book popular Balicasag trips a day ahead.
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