Panglao (Panglao) - a small island with chic beaches, located near Bohol, directly opposite the capital of the island of the city of Tagbilaran. This popular resort is famous for its underwater life, excellent dive sites and hotels for every taste and purse. With his "older brother", Bohol, he is connected by a bridge and highway.
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How to get to Panglao
From the airport and the pier of Bohol to Panglao can be reached for 10-15 USD by taxi or for 5-7 USD in a colorful tuk-tuk (20-25 minutes).
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Beaches of Panglao
At the resort is to choose between the beach of Alona Beach (Alona Beach) - 800-meter strip of white sand with a bunch of hotels, restaurants and dive centers world-class, which is deservedly popular among fans of outdoor activities - and a two-kilometer Doljo Beach (Doljo Beach) , almost deserted territory without shops and bars, but with clean sand and a gently sloping bottom.
Entertainment, excursions and attractions in Panglao
A full day excursion to the Chocolate Hills will cost tourists at 50 USD. Independently you can walk to the pretty temple in Panglao city or the caves of Hinagdanan in the north of the island. In addition, many hotels on the beach of Alona offer their guests to go on a sea excursion "Good morning with dolphins."
Book popular Panglao hotels at the best prices
| The Bellevue Resort from 9 155 rubles. Panglao City Barangay Doljo Panglao Island, Bohol | Amorita Resort from 12 098 rubles. Panglao City Ester Lim Drive, Tawala, Panglao Island, Bohol | Eskaya Beach Resort and Spa from 32 981 rubles. Panglao City Barangay Tawala, Panglao Island, Bohol |
| South Palms Resort Panglao from 9 042 rubles. Panglao City Barangay Bolod, Panglao Island, Bohol | Bluewater Panglao Resort from 8 656 rubles. Panglao City Daorong, Danao, Panglao Island, Bohol | Bohol Beach Club from 8 041 rubles. Panglao City Barrio Bolod, Panglao Island, Bohol |
| Bohol South Beach Hotel from 4 887 rubles. Panglao City Danao, Panglao Island, Bohol | Villa Formosa Bohol from 5 585 rubles. Panglao City Barangay Sapa, Bolod, Panglao Island Bohol | Panglao Regents Park Resort from 2 245 rubles. Panglao City Ester Lim Drive, Tawala, Panglao Island, Bohol |
| L'éléphant Bleu Cottages & Rooms from 2 583 rubles. Panglao City Barangay Tawala, Panglao Island, Bohol | Alona Hidden Dream Resort and Restaurant from 2 793 rubles. Panglao City Alona Beach, Tawala, Panglao, Bohol | Corner's of Odessa from 3 072 rubles. Panglao City Tawala, Panglao, Bohol |
Diving in Panglao
Near the island are at least four worthy dive sites: Kalipayan, Cape Arco, Napaling and the wall of Tangnan.
Kalipayan is popular because of its convenient location: it is located near the beach of Alona and pleases beginners with minimal currents. Covered with corals, gorgonians and sponges, Kalipayan also offers night diving and snorkeling, surrounded by flocks of colorful reef fish and shiny black-skinned divers.
Arco Point (the same Arco Cape and Hole in the Wall, Hall-in-the-Wall) is a small cave in the wall where the entrance is at 8 and the exit is 18 meters. There you can see a lot of fish, morays and sea snakes, as well as soft corals. The current is not strong.
Napaling in the north of Panglao is sure to appeal to lovers of drift diving. However, sometimes there are snorkelling, and even diving from the shore, which, however, is not very convenient: there are difficulties with returning to shore. On this site there are nudibranchs, sponges, barracudas, soft and hard corals.
The wall of Tangnan or Tangnan Voll in the west of the island is dug up by a multitude of caves and cracks that serve as houses for large groupers. There are several gorgonian fans, sponges, soft and hard corals, barracudas.
Resting on Panglao, it is worth to swim to the islands of Balikasag, Pamilakan or Kabilao. The cost of one dive there is somewhere around 20 USD, equipment rental will cost 5 USD (for snorkeling - at 6 USD), and the Open Water certificate can be obtained for 300 USD.