Philippines  Luzon Palawan El Nido Tourist Attractions
El Nido Island, Palawan - Islands of Luzon, Philippines
TOURIST ATTRACTIONS
Here are some of the islands worth visiting around Bacuit Bay, El Nido. Your Marine Sport or Guest Activity Coordinator will advise you which islands are feasible to visit, considering various weather conditions.
CADLAO ISLAND
Known as "Bird Island", Cadlao has a peak twice the height of the Tokyo Tower and higher than Christ's Figure in Rio de Janeiro. This island, with its peaceful charm, has a hidden lagoon covered with lush trees.
IPIL & 7 COMMANDOS POINT
These two beaches are popular destinations for sunset dinners. Packed lunches may also be taken here during the island-hopping trips.
DILUMACAD ISLAND
Shaped like a cooking ladle when viewed from the top, the beach on Dilumacad is a venue for picnic lunches during island-hopping trips. Snorkelling and swimming off
the island is excellent.
TAPIUTAN ISLAND
An excellent spot for scuba diving, windsurfing or snorkelling.
PINASIL ISLAND
Mushroom-shaped, Pinasil has a cathedral-like cavern within its confines. Once a
burial site, its cool interior is lit from above at certain times of the day through an
opening at its peak.
ENTALULA ISLAND
The "Island of Romance", Entalula is magic because of its pristine beach, its
magnificent sunrise and colourful marine life among its coral reef.
VIGAN ISLAND
Known as "Snake Island" because of a fine natural sandbar that "snakes" off its shores.
PINAGLUGABAN ISLAND
This island, which showcases some of the best coral gardens in El Nido, is a popular destination for snorkelling. Shimizu, one of its beaches, is also a favourite for private picnic lunches.
In Pinaglugaban, Cave are stalactites and stalagmites that glow amidst awesome
rock formations. It is made up of seven chambers, with the first chamber housing a
Statue of the Virgin Mary. The cave is accessed through a tiny opening and is
limited by tidal conditions.
MINILOC ISLAND
Also called "Island of the Gods", Miniloc boasts of three natural attractions:
Big Lagoon
One of the more popular snorkelling spots in El Nido, it has deep emerald waters and mysterious rock formations.
Small Lagoon
Reached through a crack between rocks, the small lagoon is enclosed by black
marble walls.
Secret Lagoon
Exotic flora thrive along the banks of this secluded hideaway.
LAGEN ISLAND
Lagen Island is good for both relaxation and marine sports. It is characterized by its rich forest and unusual rock formations.
KALMUNG POINT
This beautiful island is another favourite for snorkelling and diving.
MATINLOC ISLAND
Matinloc or Goddess Island has a charming 20 meter long beach. It is ideal for
swimming and its hidden beach is a delightful surprise. One gets a feeling of being
inside a giant aquarium where fish, fresh green foliage and crystal clear waters
abound.
MALAPACAO ISLAND
Corals are abundant at Malapacao Island. It also has caves that have yet to be fully
explored.
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