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SIARGAO
Swathed in coconut
palms, this tropical
island in the southern
Philippines – named
Best Island in Asia by
Condé Nast Traveler in
2019 – is a dream for
surfers and kite surfers.
TOP 10 ACTIVITIES
ALL YOU NEED TO

KNOW ABOUT
SIARGAO
Siargao’s focal point for visitors is
General Luna (GL), while the island’s
main town, Dapa Town, has grocery
shops, a pharmacy, restaurants and
cafés.
Outside these, the island remains
largely untouched by tourism. Perfect
for those that love kayaking,
paddleboarding, cli! jumping, cave
swimming, island hopping and plenty
more besides with lots of eco-friendly
accommodation.
HOW TO GET THERE
WHY IT’S MORE FUN

IN SIARGAO
Named after a native mangrove, the

surf capital of the Philippines is
perfect for lovers of the great
outdoors, whether you embrace
adrenaline-fuelled adventure sports
or gentler pursuits such as swimming
in rock pools and caves. Life is
centred on the white-sand beaches,
so there’s also plenty of scope to lie
back and relax.
 GENERAL LUNA SURF TOWN
CULTURE & FOOD

Attracting adventurous travellers
from around the world – many on a
tight budget – Siargao has an eclectic
dining scene embracing international
cooking, vegan and other healthy
cuisine, and local recipes with or
without a modern twist. Filipino
favourites not to miss include the
seafood boodle fight at Daku Island
and the unique surfboard-shaped
bread, Pan de Surf. Siargao has a
lively nightlife scene focused on
di!erent bars on di!erent nights of
the week, so chatting to locals is the
best way to find out where to head.
Regular venues include Bravo,
RumBar, Viento and the Jungle Shack.
Another way to get to know locals is
through their love of karaoke, both in
their own homes and in dedicated
bars.
 SEAFOOD BOODLE FIGHT
TOP EVENTS & FESTIVALS

Siargao International Game Fishing
Tournament – April
Siargao International Marathon –
July
Siargao International Surfing Cup –
September
Part of General Luna’s yearly fiesta
– the island’s biggest, with two
weeks of parades, parties, live
bands and discos.
Other fiestas include Dapa in
January, San Benito in March, San
Isidro in May, Socorro in June, Del
Carmen and Burgus in July, Santa
Monica in August, Pilar in October
CLIMATE
Tropical climate – very warm (28-
31°C) and humid year-round, with
considerable rainfall. July to
November is the best time to surf.
DAPA
 28°
partly cloudy
5:14 am  5:50 pm PST
mon tue wed

32/27°C 32/27°C 32/27°C
  
TOP 10 THINGS TO DO
IN SIARGAO
SURFING IN SIARGAO  EDWARDO

ALCISO
1. SURFING
Grab a board. For beginners, there’s
Jacking Horse with its many surf
schools; for pros, the thick, hollow
‘barrels’ at Cloud 9 have earnt it a
place among the world’s top 10
waves.
2. SUNRISE AND SUNSETS

Alternatively, admire the action – and
watch the sun rise or set, or stargaze
– from Cloud 9 boardwalk with its
viewing area
3. ISLAND HOPPING
Go island-hopping to Guyam, Daku
and Naked Island.
 GUYUM ISLAND
4. SUGBA LAGOON
Head for mountain-rimmed Sugba
Lagoon, where you’ll find a floating
hut with a diving board plus SUP
paddleboard and wooden raft hire.
5. CLIFF JUMPING
Go cli! jumping and explore the
caves and coves of Magpupungko
Rock Pools, or try the Tarzan Jump on
the Maasin River. Stop by the Maasin
viewpoint to see the incredible sight
of the island’s coconut plantation.
6. TAYANGBAN CAVE
POOLS
Go caving at Tayangban Cave Pools,
swimming and floating by torchlight
while bats flit around you.
7. TAKTAK WATERFALL
Journey to Taktak Waterfall, for more
cli! jumping, tree jumping and
exploring, and to see the sun set from
Santa Monica Pier or bask in the sun
at the Alegria whitesand beach.
MAGPOPONGKO TIDAL ROCK POOL
8. BUCAS GRANDE’S
LAGOON
Explore Bucas Grande’s lagoon with
non-sting jellyfish, and do sea
kayaking or cli! diving. Enjoy the
water bungalow resorts in the island.
9. PACIFICO BEACH
Get o! the beaten track at pristine
Pacifico Beach with its small surf-
town feel and a sprinkling of resorts
and homestays. On Sundays, join in
with beach clean-ups in aid of
disadvantaged children.
10. LOCAL COMMUNITY
MARKET
Shop at LOKAL Tabo, a community
market where local farmers and
artisans sell their produce and crafts.
WHERE TO STAY IN
SIARGAO
General Luna: Most visitors stay in

and around General Luna, where
you’ll find most of the bars,
restaurants and boat-trip departure
points, along with more than 100
hotels, hostels and homestays.
Pacifico Beach and Del Carmen are

quieter options. There are no global
hotel chains here and most
properties have banned single-use
plastic.
BOOK YOUR ACCOMMODATION
 NAY PALAD HIDEAWAY
GETTING THERE &

AWAY
AIR
Domestic air carriers
serve the island from
Cebu, Davao and Manila
daily, taking about 1hr,
1hr 40mins and 2hrs
30mins respectively.
LAND
Most people hire a
moped or motorbike to
explore, although there
are also multi-person
habal-habal motorcycle-
taxis, tricycle-taxis or
self-drive or chau!eured
mini-multicabs.
SEA
If you’re on a very tight
budget and have time to
spare, there are also
indirect ferries from
Cebu (11hrs, including
transfers).
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INFO
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information on travel to
and around the
Philippine Islands, visit
our travel information
section:
Maps, travel tips,

information on visas,
working holidays and
health and safety.
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Check out our Travel Philippines App for the

latest travel advisories and safety protocols.

ALL YOU NEED TO

General Luna (GL), while the island’s

main town, Dapa Town, has grocery

shops, a pharmacy, restaurants and

Outside these, the island remains

largely untouched by tourism. Perfect

for those that love kayaking,

paddleboarding, cli! jumping, cave

swimming, island hopping and plenty

more besides with lots of eco-friendly

HOW TO GET THERE

WHY IT’S MORE FUN

Named after a native mangrove, the

 GENERAL LUNA SURF TOWN

CULTURE & FOOD

 SEAFOOD BOODLE FIGHT

TOP EVENTS & FESTIVALS

mon tue wed

SURFING IN SIARGAO  EDWARDO

2. SUNRISE AND SUNSETS

MAGPOPONGKO TIDAL ROCK POOL

10. LOCAL COMMUNITY

General Luna: Most visitors stay in

Pacifico Beach and Del Carmen are

BOOK YOUR ACCOMMODATION

 NAY PALAD HIDEAWAY

GETTING THERE &

Maps, travel tips,

MORE INFO HERE

again, discover the wonders that await

you in our 7,641 islands from the

comfort of your home. Stay at home,

dream, and wake up in the Philippines.

shopping, activities, eating out,

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