Beaches & Islands
Beaches, islands, coves, bays, and coastal destinations — Boracay, Palawan, Cebu and beyond.
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Subic, Zambales: Municipality, History and Local Administration
Encyclopedic profile of Subic, Zambales: history, geography, demographics and local governance.
Bantigue Island: Geography and Tourism in the Islas de Gigantes
Bantigue Island is an uninhabited islet in Iloilo, known for its long sandbar and inclusion in island-hopping tours.
San Juan, La Union: Surfing Capital and Municipal History
San Juan, La Union is the Surfing Capital of the North. Explore its history, geography, and culture.
San Vicente, Palawan: Long Beach and Municipal Development
San Vicente, Palawan, is home to Long Beach, the longest white sand beach in the Philippines. This article covers its history, geography, an...
San Antonio, Zambales: Coastal Tourism, Baseball Heritage and Historical Profile
Municipality in Zambales known for Anawangin Cove, baseball history and US Naval base legacy.
Panaraga Beach: History and Tourism in Barobo, Surigao del Sur
Panaraga Beach in Barobo, Surigao del Sur, features white sand and blue seas, with historical ties to Ponorogo, East Java.
Nagarao Island: Geography, Administration and Tourism in Placer, Masbate
Nagarao Island is a small islet in the Visayan Sea, administered by Placer, Masbate, known for fishing and emerging ecotourism.
Camaya Coast: Residential Development and Seaside Resort in Bataan
Overview of Camaya Coast, a 450-hectare seaside resort and residential development in Mariveles, Bataan, Philippines.
Verde Island: Geography, Tourism and Marine Ecology in Batangas
Verde Island is a volcanic island in the Verde Island Passage, known for Mahabang Buhangin beach and marine reserves.
Caohagan Island: Geography, Community and Tourism in Lapu-Lapu
Caohagan Island is a small islet in the Cebu Strait under Lapu-Lapu City jurisdiction, known for its white sand beaches and marine sanctuary...
Gilutongan Island: Geography, Tourism and Typhoon Resilience in Cordova, Cebu
Gilutongan Island is a small islet in Cordova, Cebu, known for its marine sanctuary and white-sand beaches, recovering from Typhoon Rai.
Basiao Island: Geography, Marine Ecology and Tourism in Catbalogan
Basiao Island is a karst island in Catbalogan, Samar, known for the unique Aba-Aba shellfish and marine biodiversity.
Palaui Island Protected Landscape and Seascape
Protected area and national park in Santa Ana, Cagayan, Philippines. Features Cape Engaño Lighthouse, marine reserves, and sustainable touri...
Antonia Island: Geography and Tourism in the Islas de Gigantes
Antonia Island (Cabugao Gamay) is a small, uninhabited island in Iloilo, known for its sandbars and views.
Caramoan National Park: Geography, Ecology and Tourism in Camarines Sur
Overview of Caramoan National Park, a 347-hectare protected area in Camarines Sur established in 1938, featuring limestone formations and bi...
Baybay Boulevard: Coastal Promenade and Tourism Hub in Borongan
Baybay Boulevard is a 1.5 km coastal promenade in Borongan, Eastern Samar, featuring beaches, parks, and major surfing and beauty pageant ev...
Cypress Point: Private Golf Club and Coastal Heritage Site
Cypress Point Club is a historic private golf club in California, known for its dramatic oceanfront holes and exclusive membership.
Pamalican Island: Geography, Resort Development and Marine Ecology
Pamalican Island is a private resort island in Palawan's Cuyo group, featuring coral reefs and Amanpulo resort.
Cagraray Island: Geography, Archaeology and Local Administration in Albay
Cagraray is an island in Albay, Philippines, shared by Bacacay and Malilipot, known for caves and eco-tourism.
Villa Beach: Urban Coastline and Paraw Regatta in Iloilo City
Villa Beach in Iloilo City is an urban gray sand beach known for seafood dining and the annual Paraw Regatta Festival.