Travel Through Time Siargao Guide

Siargao is a tear-drop shaped island in the Philippine Sea situated
800 kilometers southeast of Manila in the province of Surigao del

Norte. It has a land area of approximately 437 square kilometres
(169 sq mi). The east coast is relatively straight with one deep inlet,
Port Pilar. The coastline is marked by a succession of reefs,
small points and white, sandy beaches. The neighboring islands and
islets have similar landforms.
HOW TO GET TO SIARGAO,
SURIGAO DEL NORTE:
BY LAND. You may also go to Surigao City through land transportation from
Butuan (travel time: approximately 2.5-3 hours | fare: about Php205,) Davao
(travel time: approximately 7-8 hours | fare: about Php600) and Cagayan De
Oro (travel time: approximately 6-7 hours travel time | fare: about Php570.)
Flights are available from Manila to Surigao City, Butuan City and Cagayan De
Oro City daily.
BY SEA. If you opt to take the ferry from Cebu, Cokaliong Shipping Lines has
only one trip daily (except Sundays) that leaves at 7PM. This is an overnight trip
that will take about 12 hours. Fare starts at Php825.
There are also public boats from Surigao City going to Del Carmen in Siargao
that are scheduled to leave at 8AM and 1:30PM. To get to General Luna from
Del Carmen, one may hire a habal habal for Php400. Travel time is
approximately 1.5 hours. Another option is to ride a tricycle going to Dapa port
for Php40 each. If you don t want to wait for other passengers, you can simply
hire the tricycle for Php320.00. To get to General Luna from Dapa port, please
refer to the information mentioned earlier.
TOP 3 PLACES TO GO TO:
GUYAM ISLAND
Guyam Island is one of the three islands located in the Surfing

Capital of the Philippines, Siargao. It is one of the three popular
islands that are visited in Siargao. It is just across the Patrick s on
the Beach Resort situated in the town of General Luna.
It is an islet that has a small stretch of powdery-white sand and

dotted with coconut trees. It also has interesting coral rock
formations that are perfect for snorkelling. The rest of the island is
battered with rocks. A few meters away from the island, tourists can
enjoy surfing and swimming.
CLOUD 9
In everyday parlance, on Cloud 9 means feeling elated, on top of the world,

but for surfers it s more than this. Cloud 9 is the name of the most famous wave
in the Philippines, and Siargao Island is regularly rated as one of the top 10 surf
sites in the world. That alone was enough to make me book the succession of
flights — two days in total of travelling — which would ultimately bring me to
Siargao.
THE BOULEVARD
The Boulevard can be serious fun when it gets going. A meeting place for the
local community by day and Karaoke chaos by night. There are some great local
BBQ restaurants here especially Lay Lays which is extremely popular with
locals and foreigners. Around 10pm the Karaoke machines come on and people
will stay here all night to howl at the moon. There are many cheap bars and this
is a great place to take in the local atmosphere, watch the sunset and just hang
out with friends. During surf competitions and local festivities there are often
bands or Dj s performing on the stage and the whole area becomes packed with
people enjoying themselves.
TOP 3 BEST RESORTS:
Viento del Mar
Viento Del Mar is a beachfront Surf & Kitesurf Party Hostel in

Siargao Island, Philippines. Right in the heart of General Luna, Viento
Del Mar is perfectly located for activities in Siargao. Come and enjoy
our Tuesday & Friday parties and experience Siargao s Best
Nightlife.
KOKAI RESORT
Kokai is a small cozy resort tucked in a nice garden and offering a

warm friendly atmosphere. Located 50meters away from the
beautiful lagoon between Cloud 9 and General Luna.
Kokai bar is a nice place to chill and relax. We do serve cold beers,
spirit, drinks and shakes all day long.
Cherinicole Beach Resort
One of the most genuine place to stay in Siargao
Cherinicole BEACH RESORT is set in a quiet and relax property with 3,665 sqm,
located in the town of General Luna where accessible to restaurant, bars,
boulevard, church & market by walking distance. Offering total 16 rooms from
suite, deluxe Villa and Standard, nestled in a magnificent tropical garden and
panoramic Pacific Ocean view with 1 Swimming pool and a Restaurant.
TOP 3 RESTAURANTS:
Harana
Harana is a modern surf resort with beautiful native-

inspired details such as hammocks and more. Their food is a
reflection of their local pride, offering delicious Filipino eats
with a twist. Insider tip: Friday is Open Jam night!
Must-Try: Halo-Halo with Watermelon, Adobo Bibimbap,

Salabat
Bravo Restaurant
Want to enjoy a pleasurable dining experience in Siargao?

Head over to Bravo Beach Resort s in-house restaurant,
where you ll enjoy watching the bare and beautiful beach
view while having a taste of delicious, authentic Spanish
cuisine. Their reputed Executive Chef, David Lopez,
received the award for Best Restaurant in the Philippines
2014 by Tatler. Don t miss their well-known Spanish dishes
such as Spanish Tapas and Paella!
La Carinderia
All reviews eggplant parmigiana tiramisu prawns italian

pasta panzerotti tuna mango salad comfort food general luna
the grill carinderia style italian couple good vibes the main
road stefano dish. For us the best restaurant on the island!
TOP 3 THINGS TO DO:
Surfing
Only experienced surfers, however, take on Cloud 9. If

you re still learning the basics, there are smaller waves to
the west of Cloud 9 that you can try out. You may also want
to schedule your trip on April or May, when the waves are a
little milder.
Island Hopping
Also worth checking out: the three white-sand islets off the coast of
General Luna. And the easiest and quickest way to visit them is via a
half-day boat tour.
First up is Naked Island, a 200-meter-long sandbar, save for some

hard corals and sea shells, the island is bare. You won t see any
trees or structures, so it s perfect for lazing around. It s also great
for swimming, as the surrounding waters are shallow and still.
Snorkelling
The snorkelling like either close to shore off Siargao island

or just off one of the other, smaller ... Luna are not that
impressive for snorkeling but if you consider the island
hopping activity you will enjoy snorkeling in different
locations.

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Siargao is a tear-drop shaped island in the Philippine Sea situated

800 kilometers southeast of Manila in the province of Surigao del

Guyam Island is one of the three islands located in the Surfing

It is an islet that has a small stretch of powdery-white sand and

In everyday parlance, on Cloud 9 means feeling elated, on top of the world,

Viento Del Mar is a beachfront Surf & Kitesurf Party Hostel in

Kokai is a small cozy resort tucked in a nice garden and offering a

One of the most genuine place to stay in Siargao

Harana is a modern surf resort with beautiful native-

Must-Try: Halo-Halo with Watermelon, Adobo Bibimbap,

Want to enjoy a pleasurable dining experience in Siargao?

All reviews eggplant parmigiana tiramisu prawns italian

Only experienced surfers, however, take on Cloud 9. If

First up is Naked Island, a 200-meter-long sandbar, save for some

The snorkelling like either close to shore off Siargao island

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