Beaches & Islands
Beaches, islands, coves, bays, and coastal destinations — Boracay, Palawan, Cebu and beyond.
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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.
Pandan, Antique: Municipality, Tourism and Local History
Pandan, Antique is a municipality known for Bugang River, white beaches, and Malumpati Cold Spring.
Calatagan: Pre-Hispanic Heritage and Municipal History in Batangas
Calatagan is a municipality in Batangas known for the Calatagan Jar, a rare pre-Hispanic Baybayin inscription, and its history as a sugar ha...
Mantigue Island: Geography, Conservation and Tourism in Camiguin
Mantigue Island in Camiguin: a 4-hectare protected sea turtle sanctuary with white coral sand beaches and diving spots.
Mindanao: Geography, History and Regional Profile
Encyclopedic profile of Mindanao, the second-largest island in the Philippines, covering its geography, history, demographics and economy.
Malapascua Island: Geography, Diving and Local History
Malapascua Island in Cebu is a small Philippine island known for Monad Shoal thresher shark diving and local folklore.
Puerto Galera: Municipality, Marine Ecology and Tourism in Oriental Mindoro
Municipality in Oriental Mindoro known for UNESCO biosphere reserve, diving and sailing.
Pagudpud: Northernmost Municipality of Luzon
Pagudpud is the northernmost municipality in Ilocos Norte, Philippines. Known for Maira-ira Beach, wind energy development, and WWII history...
Concepcion, Romblon: Island Municipality and Proposed Secession
Concepcion is a remote island municipality in Romblon, Philippines. Known for its beaches and history of proposed secession to Oriental Mind...