Bohol: A Haven of Pristine Beaches
Bohol is one of the most popular and top tourist destinations in the Philippines. This island province in the Central Visayas region attracts visitors from all over the world because of its stunning and diverse attractions like the chocolate hills and the tarsiers. The chocolate hills in Bohol is a one-of-a-kind geological formation of grass-covered hills that turn brown during the dry season. As for the tarsiers, the province is famous and known as the home of the world’s second smallest primates, the tarsiers.
But did you know that apart from those, the province is also a haven of pristine beaches. If you are the person who loves the beach and islands, you will not be disappointed with Bohol. Here are some of the beaches you can visit:
Alona Beach
Alona Beach is known for its long stretch of white sand and crystal-clear seawater. Its shore stretches 1.5 kilometers long and is walkable from end to end in 10-15 minutes. Its name was derived from a local actress named Alona Alegre who shot a film at the beach during the 70s when the beach was still vacant and was so beloved by the locals for her politeness.
Dumaluan Beach
Dumaluan Beach is considered as one of the cleanest beaches in the island of Panglao. The off-white sand is powdery that you can walk on the beach barefoot. The water is also very clear and shallow that would surely invite you to go on swimming.
Bagobo Beach
Bagobo Beach is a beach with a very fine white sand and fringed by tall coconut palm trees and other tropical varieties. It also has a crystal-clear seawater and reveals an underwater world of such beauty that made divers and snorkelers come back from time to time.
Danao Beach
Danao Beach is the rocky neighbor of Alona Beach with sandy stretches and coves breaking up the mostly rugged coastline. This beach is also a great diving spot because of its precious marine life.
So, you see, there a lot of beaches worth visiting in Bohol. Plan your tour now and experience the beauty of Bohol beaches.
