April 2022

Siargao Island

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  • BEACH PLEASE: TIME Magazine Includes Siargao Island in ‘World’s Greatest Places 2021’

    • Known for the island’s many surf breaks, Siargao is now also recognized by surfers and non-surfers alike for its many resorts and concept-dining restaurants sporting different types of cuisine from the East to the West. While the local film Siargao (2017) has been pointed out as the driver of the stream of tourists frequenting the island, the sheer beauty of the place plus the stories of visitors who never left Siargao can speak for the island’s charm. No wonder Siargao was also crowned the “Best Island in Asia” by New York-based luxury travel magazine, Conde Nast Traveler, in October 2018.

     

    Join us as we explore this mystical island, where there are many secret spots to discover, restaurants to fill one’s stomach, and experiences in nature to fill everybody’s heart.

     

    Going to Siargao Island

    • From Manila, few domestic airlines, including Skyjet Airlines, offers direct flights daily to Siargao. Other airlines also offer flights to Siargao via Cebu.

    • The arrival point is at Siargao Domestic Airport or “Sayak Airport,” located in Del Carmen. From there, it will take roughly 45 minutes to reach the municipality of General Luna. There are tricycles outside the airport to transport passengers to General Luna, which costs P300 per person. Other options are van and habal-habal (motor bike).

     

    Going Around the Island

    • Tricycles and habal-habal are the common modes of transport around Siargao. The current minimum fare is P20. Motorbikes can be rented for P500 per day.

    • If you are going to visit other tourist spots outside General Luna, for instance, Sugba Lagoon, which is located in Del Carmen, it is advisable to rent a van as it will take hours to reach the destination.

    Where to Go in Siargao

    BEACH PLEASE: TIME Magazine Includes Siargao Island in ‘World’s Greatest Places 2021’
    TIME Magazine includes Siargao in its 'World's Greatest Places 2021.'
    SIARGAO TRAVEL: Pacifico Bigwish Beach in San Isidro Is a Surf Spot You Shouldn’t Miss
    Pacifico Bigwish Beach, with its “Big Waves", boasts a picturesque landscape filled with coconut trees and beach waves lapping over the shore that is ideal for a day of relaxation with your family. This may be a quieter stop compared to General Luna where bars, restaurants, and resorts are mostly located.
    SIARGAO TRAVEL: The Million Dollar View in Burgos That Reminds You of Hawaii
    The smallest, humble municipality of Siargao has a spot that is so captivating that it stops passersby in their cars. This stunning, picturesque view of a beach with a prominent shoreline is known among locals as "Million Dollar View".
    SIARGAO TRAVEL: Tayangban Cave in Pilar and the Mythical Love Story Inside Its Tunnels
    The Philippines has loads of interesting secret spots laden with mystical stories. One of which can be found at Siargao’s Tayangban Cave, located at the municipality of Pilar near the Siargao Circumferential Road.
    Buddha’s Surf Resort in Siargao Takes You Near Cloud 9’s Surf Waves
    Buddha’s Surf Resort can be your ideal oasis where your serenity and necessities are within reach. Plus, with their authentic Thai restaurant led by Chef Art from Thailand, guests will definitely not be lacking anything at this laidback resort. Come visit them and stay at their selection of Standard, Family, and Superior Rooms plus their Upper and Lower Suites only in Siargao!
    Lotus Shores in Siargao: A Yoga, Surfers, and Farm Retreat
    Tucked away in a serene spot covered with dense vegetation dominated by trees of the municipality of General Luna in Siargao, Lotus Shores is a go-to resort for yogis to experience life beyond the physical aspect.
    Isla Cabana Resort in Siargao: A Luxurious Haven of Comfort in a Tropical Island Paradise
    Modern architecture with high-ceilinged villas converge with the traditional nipa hut accents and scenic landscapes in this one tropical paradise at Brgy. Cambutuanon in General Luna, Siargao--the Isla Cabana Tropical Island Resort.
    Kermit Siargao Resort: The Best Surf Camp in the Island
    Feel the local tropical vibe by staying at Kermit Siargao Surf Resort and dine in their in-house restaurant and pizzeria! Located at Purok 5 in General Luna, Kermit Siargao is the surfers' and vacationers' go-to place to relax and dine at the same time.
    Siargao Island Villas: Your Oasis of Beachfront Villas to Call Your Own
    An oasis overlooking the sandy coastline and turquoise waters, Siargao Island Villas acquaints you to your senses by bringing you closer to the island’s true nature and simplicity.
    Bravo Beach Resort in General Luna, Siargao: A Surfer’s Paradise
    Bravo Beach Resort is a lush resort in Siargao where backpackers can encounter an authentic island experience they will definitely treasure in this tropical setting. It has fondly been dubbed as the “Surfer’s Paradise” by many, considering it is situated near to some of the island's superb waves. Here, adventure, fun, comfort, fine cuisine, and top-quality service, are all afforded to completely fill one’s need for a total island experience.
    Villa Peray in Siargao: Your Modern Island Cottage near Cloud 9 Surf Spot
    Just behind Aventino’s Pizza and Pasta, at the perfectly quiet area of Tuason Point at Brgy. Catangnan, General Luna, lies the recently established, pristine cottages of Villa Peray. Give their pristine, inviting rooms a try to experience true rest in Siargao Island.

    Where to Eat in Siargao

    White Banana in Siargao: The Best Cocktail Bar Serving Pescatarian Menu Outside Metro Manila
    Visit what perhaps may be the only proper cocktail bar in the island, where you can drink high-quality cocktail mixes with your friends, chill with acoustic music, and eat hearty and healthy food only from White Banana!
    Catangnan Fried Chicken Near Cloud 9 in Siargao Serves the Best Chicken Burgers in Town
    If you are craving for a flavorful serving of tender fried chicken, jammed between two soft burger buns or served with a bed of rice, then Catangnan Fried Chicken Restobar is the best stop you can make for a hearty lunch or dinner in the island!
    L’Osteria in Siargao: The Authentic Italian Restaurant Embodying the Love for Food and Family
    Looking for a place to catch up with your friends and family and savor your moments together? Here in L'Osteria in Siargao, each dining experience is made more special with your family in tow. Enjoy L'Osteria's selection of pizza, pastas, and wines available from sunup until sundown.
    Aventino’s Pizza and Pasta in Siargao: The People’s Choice for Sweet and Savory Pizzas
    Aventino’s Pizza and Pasta at Tuason Point in Brgy. Catangnan is definitely not your typical pizza place on the island. It may be a humble pizzeria sitting at different parts of the town, but their generous serving of mouthwatering pizzas with their signature savory and sweet dough is what makes them the go-to pizza and pasta place of locals and tourists since 2012! Try any of their best-sellers including, Tricia, Chaveli, Calzone, and Rustica to know why they are indeed the people's choice.
    Crêpes Siargao Makes Irresistibly, Mouthwatering Fruit Crepes, Shakes, and Bowls in the Island
    Crêpes Siargao may be a humble creperie situated at the southeast tip of the island, but their thin pancakes sell so much, the French crepes kept on evaporating into thin air since its opening just last September 2018! Try their Nutella Banana Crepe and their other mouthwatering treats waiting for you once you reach the island!
    Greenhouse Cafe in Siargao Serves the Best Breakfast on the Island
    Known to the locals and visitors of Siargao as the cafe that serves the “best breakfast on the island”, Greenhouse Cafe is an arm of Greenhouse Siargao Eco Resort in Cloud 9, General Luna. Come visit Greenhouse Cafe along the Tourism Road right after the Reef Beach, and sample the cafe's best-selling hearty and healthy meals of Same Same But Different, Barrel City 2.0, and their Coconut Cold Brew, treating you with the freshest ingredients the island has to offer!
    Kali Ma Cafe in Siargao Serves Fully Vegan Options in the Island
    Within Lotus Shores Yoga and Surf Retreat, situated in the municipality of General Luna in Siargao, is a restaurant named as Kali Ma Cafe that serves only healthy eats. Started operating in 2016, this plant-based cafe fondly presents fully vegan options, sourcing produce from the resort’s own growing vegetable plantation and some organic farms on the island.
    Buddha’s Surf Resort and Restaurant in Siargao Stands out for Their Authentic Thai Cuisine
    Serving Thai cuisine born from Northeast Thailand, with its fusion of the Laos and Vietnam gastronomy, Buddha’s Surf Resort and Restaurant stands out for their rich and rustic cooking care of Chef Suksa-Ard Wichaisri, better known as Chef Art. Visit them along the Tourism Road in General Luna and sample their Thai cuisine comprised of the Pad Thai, Tom Yum Gai, Khao Pad, and the Gaeng Ped! Plus, don’t forget to look for the “Buddha Thai Cuisine” sign that will welcome you before you enter this rustic abode.
    Warung in Siargao: The Must-Try Indonesian Restaurant in the Island
    Visit Warung Siargao in Siargao Island Villas, located at Brgy. Catangnan along the Tourism Road from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m., and get a grasp of Indonesia with their authentic cooking care of Chef Nurlela Tussifa!
    Kermit Restaurant and Pizzeria in Siargao: The Backpacker’s Food Camp Serving Authentic Italian Cuisine
    From “a hole in a wall” in Siargao as Gianni Grifoni, chief executive officer of Kermit Siargao would like to put it, Kermit Italian Restaurant and Pizzeria became the biggest and most sought after restaurant in the island!
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