🌊 Southeast Asia

Culture & discovery
Siargao

A fishing island turned surf capital, still true to its fiestas and its raw fish.

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⚠️ Timetables, opening hours, prices and access conditions may change without notice, for reasons beyond our control (season, weather, decisions by operators, venues or local authorities). Before every trip, check the information with the relevant authorities and service providers.

πŸ›οΈHeritage and sites3 places,0
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Cloud 9 and its boardwalk
Catangnan, General Luna

A wave discovered in the late 1980s and named after a chocolate bar; its wooden boardwalk, rebuilt after Odette, reopened in July 2022.

SurfViewpoint
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Siargao protected area (SIPLAS)
Siargao and nearby islands

Proclaimed in 1996, it covers nearly 284,000 hectares of land, mangroves and sea, including strict protection zones.

Protected areaNature
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Del Carmen mangroves
Del Carmen

Nearly 4,900 hectares of mangroves, among the largest in Mindanao, explored by bangka or kayak on the way to Sugba Lagoon.

MangrovesKayak
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Magpupungko rock pools
Pilar

Clear tidal pools nestled between huge boulders that only appear at low tide; a small entrance fee is charged.

Low tideSwimming
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Sohoton Cove
Bucas Grande, Socorro

A hidden bay on Bucas Grande island, with caves accessible at low tide and Tojoman lagoon, home to stingless jellyfish.

CavesDay trip
πŸŽ‰Festivals and traditions3 places,0
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General Luna fiesta
General Luna

Two days of celebrations in the last week of September, mixing Catholic rites, processions, parades and big shared meals.

FiestaSeptember
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Cloud 9 surf contests
Cloud 9, General Luna

The national surfing cup is usually held in September, followed by the international World Surf League event between late October and November.

SurfAutumn
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International sport-fishing tournament
Pilar

Four days of competition between April and May, bringing anglers from all over the world to Pilar.

FishingSpring
🍽️Food3 places,0
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Kinilaw
All over the island

Freshly caught raw fish cured in vinegar or calamansi with ginger, onion and chilli, the great classic of Siargao’s tables.

Raw fishSpeciality
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Boodle fight
Daku and Guyam islands

A feast of rice, grilled fish and seafood laid out on banana leaves and eaten by hand, often the lunch of island-hopping tours.

Shared mealIsland hopping