Siargao Island Best in Surfing
Siargao island is located west of Surigao del Norte and the biggest Islands in the province . It is a tear drop shaped island and is 800 Kilometers southeast of Manila . It contains the largest mangrove forest reserve in Mindanao at Del Carmen in the south and west, and a sprawling coastline of white sand beaches in the east which faced the Pacific oceans are the unspoiled lagoons,
Important municipalities are the Dapa, located at south of the island which is the Port of Entry. Aside from Dapa the General Luna and the Tuason is also consider as important municipality being known well as “The Surfing Capital of the Philippines”. The town of General Luna in the southeast tip of the island is the Prime destination of surfers.
One of the well-known surfing waves on Siargao and the Philippines, with a reputation for thick, hollow tubes is “Cloud 9. Cloud 9 is the name of the most famous wave in the Philippines and one of the most well-known waves world wide and is a perfect barreling right hand reef break that can be both fun and challenging. Though it is a relatively short wave, the fact that it barrels nearly the whole way guarantees satisfaction.
Cloud Nine is at best during mid to high tide This is good for surfing. During low tide it is extremely shallow and a high risk of getting hurt or breaking your board and during low tide the biggest part of the reef is dry, surrounding the famous boardwalk and tower, from which you can watch the surfers getting one barrel after another.
How to Get to Siargao Island
If you are in Manila, there is a plane that will take you directly to Siargao. Check with the Phillipine Airline, Cebu Pacific and Air Asia for its daily schedules, for Manila to Siargao Route.
If you are also in Cebu , there is a plane that will take you directly to Siargao. Check with the Phillipine Airline, Cebu Pacific and Air Asia for its daily schedules, for Cebu to Siargao Route
Siargao also can be reached by boat from Surigao City. Just take the Surigao city to Dapa and Del Carmen. You can take either the Montenegro Shipping (RORO), Angel 1 & 2 (Fast Ferry), MV Yohan (Fast Ferry), Dapa Express and LQP Express bothe Outrigger.
Things to Do While in Siargao Island
1. Siargao is best known for surfing.
You must go Surfing. Most hotel in cloud 9 board rental as well as tutorial in surfing. You should experience this.
2. Massage on the Beach
Get a massage while resting in the beach. There is so many massage ladies scattered in the beach.
3. Snorkeling and swimming.
There are so many great spots for snorkeling spots around the island.
4. Strolling around the island.
You can easily stroll and walk round the island in. There are many motorbike that can be hired and there you go, exploring the whole island .
5. Island & Caves hopping
Here are so many islands and caves that you can visit while you are in Siargao.Just organized a tour to visit its island
Stay In – while in Siargao Island
For a best accommodation please check the following website:
https://ph.hotels.com/https://www.agoda.com/www.trivago.com
Best Accomodation in Siargao Island
1. Siargao Bleu Resort And Spa Price starts @ P 9,500
2. Siargao Divers Club Price starts @ P 5,900
3. Salina Beach Villas Price starts @ P 7,878
4. Reef Beach Resort – Price starts @ P 4,400
5. Club Tara Resort Price starts @ P 4,300
6. Isla Cabana Resort – Price starts @ P 4,100
7. Kesa Cloud 9 Resort – Price starts @ P 3,800
8. Romantic Beach Villas – Price starts @ P 3,700
9. Casa Luna Siargao B Price starts @ P 3,600
10.Villa Pagoda Resort Price starts @ P 3,000
Cheap and Affordable Accommodation in Siargao Island
1. Paglaom Hostel Price starts @ P 300
2. Ocean 101 Cloud 9 Surf Resort Price starts @ P600
3. SailFishBay Surf and Big Game Fishing Lodge Price starts @ P800
4. La Luna Island Resort Price starts @ P900.00
5. Tress Islas Hotel – Price starts @ P1,100
6. Kokai Resort – Price starts @ P 1,600
7. Rema’s Homestay 2 – Price starts @ P 1,600
8. Patrick’s on the Beach – Price starts @ P 1,600
9. The boardwalk at Cloud 9 Price starts @ P1,700
10.Turtle Surf Camp. Price starts @ P 1,800
11.Casa del Mar- Price starts @ P2,000
12.Eddie’s Beach Resort – Price starts @ P 2,100
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