Postcards from Alona Beach, the Philippines

Life seems to be much better on the beach, right? 

Today’s post is all the palm trees, coconuts, golden sand and crystal clear sky. We are taking you to Alona beach, a small stretch of tropical paradise on Panglao Island, Bohol in the Philippines.

Alona beach
Alona beach

Alona beach is becoming one of the top travel destinations in the Philippines at breath-taking speed because of it’s wonderful white sand beach, world class diving and beautiful blue waters.

Alona beach
Alona beach
Flower
Wonderful flowers we spotted at the beach

Alona Beach is easy to get to and is a must-see while you are in the Philippines and it is an ideal base for exploring Bohol.

Alona beach
Alona beach at 5.30 in the morning
Alona beach
Beautiful scenery of Alona beach in the afternoon

Alona Beach is about 1.5 kilometres (1 mile) long. Many of Bohol’s restaurants and activities are centered on Alona Beach. This patch of tropical bliss is surrounded with palm trees that veer towards the crystal clear waters.

Starfish
Starfish we have found on the beach
Alona beach
Alona beach

There are rocky cliffs on both ends of the beach, and some excellent snorkeling or diving within swimming distance from the beach.

Alona beach

Just to give you a quick overview of Panglao itself, it is a fourth class municipality in the province of Bohol, Philippines, 18 kilometres (11 miles) from Tagbilaran City.

Alona beach

The beach looks the best in the morning around 5.30 am when you can experience one of the most amazing sunrises.

Alona beach
Sunrise at Alona beach

Panglao is known for its diving locations and tourist resorts.

Alona beach
Alona beach
Alona beach

Panglao is renowned for snorkeling and dive sites such as Doljo Beach, Garden Eels, Arco Point, Kalipayan, Napaling, and Puntod.

Alona beach in the morning
Alona beach in Black and White
Alona beach in Black and White

How do you like the beach? Would you spend here a couple of days or more?

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Agness Walewinder
Travel freak, vagabond, photography passionate, blogger, life enthusiast, backpacker, adventure hunter and endless energy couchsurfer living by the rule "Pack lite, travel far and live long!"
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