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Alona Beach
No. 1 of Best Things to Do in Philippines

Alona Beach

6.4
4.4/5
306 reviews

Alona Beach is a stretch of white sand beach extending nearly 1 km, flanked by low rocky cliffs at both ends and curving along the coast. The sand is white and fine, and the water near the shore is clear. With coral reefs distributed underwater, it is a popular spot for snorkeling and diving enthusiasts, where marine life such as corals, schools of tropical fish, and sea turtles can be observed. Departing from the beach by boat, you can head to nearby marine sanctuaries like Balicasag Island and Pamilacan Island for island hopping and scuba diving, or take a dolphin-watching tour. Daytime is suitable for walking on the beach and swimming, while the evening is a great time to watch the sunset. After dark, the restaurants and bars along the coast gradually become lively.

Bohol Island · 2.8km from Panglao Municipality
Pungtud Island
No. 2 of Best Things to Do in Panglao Island

Pungtud Island

5.3
4.4/5
291 reviews

Pungtud Island is located in the waters near Panglao Island, Bohol Province, Central Visayas region, Philippines, and is characterized by its white, delicate sandbar, clear turquoise waters, and expansive sea views. Unlike typical islands with dense vegetation, its signature view is the white sandbar that emerges with the tides. At low tide, the sandbar extends from the shallow sea, forming a curved sand strip surrounded by light blue water, perfect for walking, taking photos, and enjoying the sea views. The surrounding waters feature seagrass beds, coral reefs, and diverse marine life, and are also part of the marine ecological view of Panglao Island.

Bohol Island · 7.1km from Panglao Municipality
Panglao Island
No. 3 of Family-friendly Attractions in Philippines

Panglao Island

5.1
4.7/5
106 reviews

Panglao Island is located in the southwest of Bohol Province, Central Visayas region, Philippines, separated from the main Bohol Island by a narrow body of water and connected by bridges and land routes. It is a well-known beach resort and diving destination in the Philippines. The island is characterized by its white sandy beaches, clear turquoise waters, tropical vegetation, and rich marine ecology, with various beaches, resort hotels, restaurants, and diving centers distributed along its coast. Its surrounding waters feature coral reefs, seagrass beds, and a variety of tropical fish, making it suitable for snorkeling, scuba diving, and island-hopping boat tours.

Dauis · 3.1km from Panglao Municipality
Balicasag Island
Selected for Best Things to Do in Philippines

Balicasag Island

5.6
4.3/5
248 reviews

Balicasag Island is located in the waters southwest of Panglao Island, Bohol Province, Central Visayas, Philippines, and is a tropical island famous for its coral reefs, marine life, and diving activities. It is small in size and generally low-lying, surrounded by clear turquoise waters, white sandy beaches, and a rich underwater ecosystem. A marine sanctuary is located nearby, and the seabed features coral gardens, steep underwater walls, and habitats for various fish species. Common marine life includes green sea turtles, hawksbill turtles, jackfish, and barracuda. The island also retains residential areas for local inhabitants and offers resort accommodations, dining options, and diving service facilities.

Bohol Island · 12.7km from Panglao Municipality
Snorkeling or Scuba Diving on Bohol Island
No. 3 of Activities in Philippines

Snorkeling or Scuba Diving on Bohol Island

4.7

Bohol Island, as one of the ten largest islands in the Philippines, attracts diving enthusiasts from all over the world with its unique diving experience. The underwater terrain here is mainly cliffs, and the water flow is simple, which is very suitable for novice divers to get started and upgrade. Sardine Run: Get surrounded by a massive school of sardines at Napaling Reef. A breathtaking underwater experience. Whale Shark Swim: Swim alongside the ocean's gentle giants. A safe and unforgettable close encounter with massive but docile whale sharks. Dolphin Watching Tour: Start your day chasing playful dolphins, then hop to beautiful islands like Balicasag for snorkeling in vibrant coral reefs.

Philippines · Panglao Municipality
Dolphin Watching on Bohol Island
No. 5 of Activities in Philippines

Dolphin Watching on Bohol Island

4.2

Whenever the morning light breaks the silence of dawn, or the sun sets, and the sea is filled with golden light, groups of lively and lovely dolphins will happily swim in the waters near Bohol Island, presenting a wonderful natural wonder for tourists. These elves in the ocean show the pure and free state of life with their smart postures and cheerful calls. Sometimes they swim in groups, showing the power of unity and cooperation; sometimes they swim alone, enjoying their own quiet time. Here you can have the opportunity to witness the agility and beauty of dolphins with your own eyes, and feel the magic and greatness of nature.

Philippines · Panglao Municipality
Napaling Reef

Napaling Reef

3.9
5.0/5
1 reviews

Napaling Reef is known for its rich and diverse coral and marine life. This reef is one of the top diving and snorkeling destinations, attracting many diving enthusiasts and marine life observers. At Napaling Reef, you can admire stunning coral formations and colorful schools of fish, and the water is crystal clear, offering excellent visibility of the underwater world.

Panglao Municipality · 5.4km from downtown
Tagbilaran City

Tagbilaran City

3.8
4.7/5
30 reviews

Tagbilaran City is a famous port city in the Philippines, and the island's airport is also located here. The name is composed of two words in the Visayan language, meaning "secret sanctuary", which has two meanings: first, Tagbilaran City is located in a calm and secret strait; second, it was once a refuge for locals to escape from Moro attackers. Today, the city is full of noisy three-wheeled taxis, and there is no peace and seclusion. Many of the Philippines' famous cathedrals are also located here. If you are interested in both water and land activities, use this very commercial city as your base camp.

Tagbilaran · 12.8km from Panglao Municipality
Hinagdanan Cave

Hinagdanan Cave

3.4
4.6/5
35 reviews

There are a large number of stalactites and stalagmites in the Sinada South Cave, and the water is also very clear, and you can swim in the cave. The caves are often inhabited by some rare invertebrates, such as albino crabs, and some bats.

Dauis · 6.3km from Panglao Municipality
DIVINGKING DIVE RESORT 王者潜水度假村

DIVINGKING DIVE RESORT 王者潜水度假村

3.3

DIVINGKING is located on Alona Beach, Panglao, Bohol, Philippines. It is a PADI 5-Star Career Development Center (CDC) and a supporter of the PADI Instructor Examination. We provide professional and comprehensive diving courses, including Open Water (OW), Advanced (AOW), Freediving, and certified diver programs, suitable for divers of all levels. The resort is fully equipped with diving gear, comfortable accommodations, and convenient transfer services to ensure a pleasant and seamless diving experience.

Panglao Municipality · 344m from downtown

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Bohol Countryside One-Day Tour (Chocolate Hills, Tarsier and Loboc River Cruise)
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Bohol Countryside One-Day Tour (Chocolate Hills, Tarsier and Loboc River Cruise)

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Bohol Island Classic 1-Day Tour: Chocolate Hills + Tarsier + Loboc River Cruise + Firefly Watching
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Bohol Island Classic 1-Day Tour: Chocolate Hills + Tarsier + Loboc River Cruise + Firefly Watching

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Bohol Island Landmark Highlights 1-day Tour: Chocolate Hills + Tarsier + Loboc River and More
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Bohol Island Landmark Highlights 1-day Tour: Chocolate Hills + Tarsier + Loboc River and More

4.6/5
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Philippine Bohol dolphin watching + Balicasag Island + Virgin Island 1-day tour [Snorkeling, preferred]
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Philippine Bohol dolphin watching + Balicasag Island + Virgin Island 1-day tour [Snorkeling, preferred]

3.8/5
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Scuba Diving and Freediving with Sardines in Bohol Island, Philippines|No need to wake up early|Pick-up/drop-off
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Scuba Diving and Freediving with Sardines in Bohol Island, Philippines|No need to wake up early|Pick-up/drop-off

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Bohol Countryside Tour by Southwest Tours
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Bohol Countryside Tour by Southwest Tours

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Bohol Panglao Island Hopping Tour
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Bohol Panglao Island Hopping Tour

5.0/5
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Napaling Reef (Swimming with the Sardines) by Bohol and Beyond
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Napaling Reef (Swimming with the Sardines) by Bohol and Beyond

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Featured Water activities in Panglao Municipality

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(Lunch + Transfers) Balicasag Island + Virgin Island: Snorkel with Turtle, Visit Sandbar
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(Lunch + Transfers) Balicasag Island + Virgin Island: Snorkel with Turtle, Visit Sandbar

Duration: 4.2 hrs
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Experience diving DSD at Napaling in Bohol Island | Includes photography & diving equipment
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Experience diving DSD at Napaling in Bohol Island | Includes photography & diving equipment

4.7/5
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Experience diving/scuba diving/freediving/snorkeling at the Napaling sardine attraction in Bohol
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Experience diving/scuba diving/freediving/snorkeling at the Napaling sardine attraction in Bohol

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Panglao Parasailing
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Panglao Parasailing

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Experience diving DSD at Momo Beach in Bohol Island | Includes photography & equipment
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Experience diving DSD at Momo Beach in Bohol Island | Includes photography & equipment

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Featured Outdoor & sports in Panglao Municipality

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Oceanica Resort Day Use with South Farm
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Oceanica Resort Day Use with South Farm

4.3/5
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Half-day diving tour at Napaling on Bohol Island | optional snorkeling/experience deep diving
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Half-day diving tour at Napaling on Bohol Island | optional snorkeling/experience deep diving

5.0/5
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Half-day Tour [Dolphin Watching in Bohol + Snorkeling at Balicasag Island + Fishing]
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Half-day Tour [Dolphin Watching in Bohol + Snorkeling at Balicasag Island + Fishing]

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Half-day tour for dolphin watching on Bohol Island, Balicasag Island and Virgin Island in the Philippines
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Half-day tour for dolphin watching on Bohol Island, Balicasag Island and Virgin Island in the Philippines

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Bohol Balicasag Island Hopping with Dolphin Watching
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Bohol Balicasag Island Hopping with Dolphin Watching

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Panglao Island Hopping (Balicasag & Virgin Island)
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Panglao Island Hopping (Balicasag & Virgin Island)

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Featured City sightseeing in Panglao Municipality

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Hello Cebu: Guided History Walk, Local Food & Jeepney Ride
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Hello Cebu: Guided History Walk, Local Food & Jeepney Ride

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Alona Beach story walk: from fishing village coast to the Bohol Island tourism hub (2h)
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Alona Beach story walk: from fishing village coast to the Bohol Island tourism hub (2h)

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Tops of Cebu, Heritage & Highland Tours
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Tops of Cebu, Heritage & Highland Tours

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Bohol Island Chocolate Hills Loboc River tarsier sanctuary Baclayon Church 1-day tour
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Bohol Island Chocolate Hills Loboc River tarsier sanctuary Baclayon Church 1-day tour

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Cebu City Highlights Audio Tour: Colonial Cebu
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Free things to do in Panglao Municipality

Alona Beach

Alona Beach

6.4
4.4/5
306 reviews
Bohol Island · 2.8km from Panglao Municipality
Pungtud Island

Pungtud Island

5.3
4.4/5
291 reviews
Bohol Island · 7.1km from Panglao Municipality
Panglao Island

Panglao Island

5.1
4.7/5
106 reviews
Dauis · 3.1km from Panglao Municipality
Balicasag Island

Balicasag Island

5.6
4.3/5
248 reviews
Bohol Island · 12.7km from Panglao Municipality
Tagbilaran City

Tagbilaran City

3.8
4.7/5
30 reviews
Tagbilaran · 12.8km from Panglao Municipality
Blood Compact Shrine

Blood Compact Shrine

3.1
4.0/5
3 reviews
Tagbilaran · 12km from Panglao Municipality
Baclayon Church

Baclayon Church

3.2
4.1/5
103 reviews
Bohol Island · 15.1km from Panglao Municipality
St. Joseph the Worker Cathedral Shrine

St. Joseph the Worker Cathedral Shrine

2.7
5.0/5
19 reviews
Tagbilaran · 10.9km from Panglao Municipality
National Museum of the Philippines - Bohol

National Museum of the Philippines - Bohol

2.6
4.8/5
12 reviews
Tagbilaran · 11km from Panglao Municipality

What travellers say about Panglao Municipality

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Marieta Du Toit10 February 2025
5.0
This beach is beautiful and has a lot of nice places to eat. It is good for a sunrise and sunset. White sand and the water is clean to swim in.

Alona Beach

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Ally33312 May 2023
5.0
Beautiful little island, with Beautiful clear water, ideal for photos

Pungtud Island

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VC1422 April 2023
5.0
A fun little island to check out for a day or two. Amazing underground pool in a cave, paths to check out, resorts, small towns, and hole in the walls all over. you just have to go off the road and look for them or ask around

Panglao Island

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RabsShowtime6 October 2024
5.0
Beautiful island just a boat ride from Bohol. We had a snorkeling trip here and were spoilt with beautiful crystal clear water. We got to see turtles and beautiful marine life. The locals all work together to keep the island clean. Lunch was simple but good and there are ladies selling souvenirs. Overall a beautiful island to visit.Tips: Go early to avoid the crowdsReasons to Recommend: Snorkeling and diving

Balicasag Island

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小晚的漫游日志12 April 2020
4.0
There are not many dolphins in Bohol Island. Too many human activities have disturbed the dolphins. They are very lazy. I went there early in the morning and found many boats waiting there. There were also many motor sounds.

Dolphin Watching on Bohol Island

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The Nerdy Doctor29 October 2022
5.0
Bohol has always been my dream trip. And seeing it in real life is an amazing experience. Beautiful island and perfect white sand beaches. And night life is amazing.

Tagbilaran City

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Angel4u13 February 2023
4.0
Hinagdanan cave is famous in Bohol but it’s small cave entrance fee 50 per person

Hinagdanan Cave

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What are the must-do things in Panglao Municipality?

Don't miss these attractions in Panglao Municipality: Alona Beach, Pungtud Island, and Panglao Island. If you like Day tours, try Bohol Countryside One-Day Tour (Chocolate Hills, Tarsier and Loboc River Cruise). If you enjoy Water activities, try (Lunch + Transfers) Balicasag Island + Virgin Island: Snorkel with Turtle, Visit Sandbar.

When choosing a tour, start with how much time you have and the kind of experience you're looking for. Trending options right now include Bohol Countryside One-Day Tour (Chocolate Hills, Tarsier and Loboc River Cruise), Bohol Island Classic 1-Day Tour: Chocolate Hills + Tarsier + Loboc River Cruise + Firefly Watching, and Bohol Island Landmark Highlights 1-day Tour: Chocolate Hills + Tarsier + Loboc River and More. Check the real-time availability and itinerary before you book.

As of 15 November 2026, the reference price for day tours and activities in Panglao Municipality is around USD 26.17 – USD 60.25. Rates vary by duration, group size, transport, tickets, meals, and any special admission requirements. Before you book, please confirm the billing currency and whether the price is quoted per person or per group.

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