{"id":5397,"date":"2017-07-11T08:58:53","date_gmt":"2017-07-11T00:58:53","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/primer.com.ph\/travel\/?p=5397"},"modified":"2019-04-17T17:57:16","modified_gmt":"2019-04-17T09:57:16","slug":"alona-beach-in-bohol","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/travel\/2017\/07\/11\/alona-beach-in-bohol\/","title":{"rendered":"Alona Beach in Panglao, Bohol: A One-Stop Spot for Activities and Revelry"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"color: #ff0000\"><em><strong>Updated April 16, 2019<\/strong><\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Bohol is not only known for its Chocolate Hills but also for its astounding beaches, one of which is the <strong>Alona Beach<\/strong> in <strong>Panglao Island<\/strong>.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-11395\" src=\"http:\/\/primer.com.ph\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2017\/07\/Alona_02.jpg\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2017\/07\/Alona_02.jpg 800w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2017\/07\/Alona_02-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2017\/07\/Alona_02-768x513.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\">The white sand beach is popular among tourists for the extensive offering of restaurants, hotels, and island activities lining its beachfront.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">A popular activity at the beach is <\/span>diving and snorkeling<span style=\"font-weight: 400\">. The dive boats docked near its shores are always ready to take divers and snorkelers for an underwater adventure.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\">Dozens of dive shops are located on the beach with instructors well-equipped to teach you the basics of diving. They will also accompany you during your dive to make sure that everything goes well.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-11394\" src=\"http:\/\/primer.com.ph\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2017\/07\/Alona_01.jpg\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2017\/07\/Alona_01.jpg 800w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2017\/07\/Alona_01-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2017\/07\/Alona_01-768x513.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\">For beginners, Alona Beach is a good practice diving spot as its 100-meter house reef is abundant with marine life that both casual and experienced divers enjoy.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\">From starfishes on the sea bed to clownfishes in their anemones and eels making their rounds along with the corals, the marine life at Alona Beach is a sight that you won\u2019t forget.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-11396\" src=\"http:\/\/primer.com.ph\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2017\/07\/Alona_04.jpg\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2017\/07\/Alona_04.jpg 800w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2017\/07\/Alona_04-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2017\/07\/Alona_04-768x513.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><em><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\">Diving with\u00a0<span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Bohol Mr. Diver Dive Center<\/span><\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">But if diving and snorkeling isn\u2019t your thing, don&#8217;t worry! You can feast on the freshest seafood dishes served by the restaurants along the beachfront while watching the beautiful sunset.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-11397\" src=\"http:\/\/primer.com.ph\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2017\/07\/Alona_03.jpg\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2017\/07\/Alona_03.jpg 800w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2017\/07\/Alona_03-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2017\/07\/Alona_03-768x513.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">You can also sunbathe or have a relaxing massage along the shore. But taking a stroll along the beach and admiring the breathtaking sight is also a great way to spend the day at the beach.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Nightlife at Alona Beach is also something worth to experience. It may be tamer than those of other popular tourist beaches, but Alona&#8217;s nightlife does not shy away from entertainment.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-11398\" src=\"http:\/\/primer.com.ph\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2017\/07\/Alona_05.jpg\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2017\/07\/Alona_05.jpg 800w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2017\/07\/Alona_05-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2017\/07\/Alona_05-768x513.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\">Another perfect way to end the day is by enjoying a nice, romantic candle-lit dinner along the beach. Choose from their selection of flavors to sample ranging from Swiss to Italian, Thai, and Filipino cuisine.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Alona also has accommodations by the beach, perfect for those who love the sea and would love to wake up to the view of the ocean.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">When in Bohol, Alona Beach is one of the beaches that you wouldn\u2019t want to miss out on. It has everything from the best dive shops to the best restaurants and hotels. Visiting the beach and\u00a0experiencing\u00a0the activities it has to offer is truly worth the journey!<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><b>How to get here<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">By private car:\u00a0From the new Bohol Panglao International Airport, head northeast towards the Panglao Island Circumferential Road, continue on this road then head towards the Alona Beach Road. From there, you can park your cars in the available parking area then walk the rest of the way towards the beach.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">By public transport: From your hotel in Panglao, you can ask for the front desk to arrange a third-party tricycle for you going to the beach. The ride costs around Php 200.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">For your underwater adventures, you can contact Bohol Mr. Diver Dive Center, they are a Dive Center based in Alona Beach that offers diving courses that range from diving courses to specialty courses. You may visit their <\/span><\/i><a href=\"https:\/\/www.boholmrdiver.com\/\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">website<\/span><\/i><\/a><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> or contact them at <\/span><\/i><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">0939-916-7419, you may also e-mail them at <\/span><\/i><b><i>\u00a0<\/i><\/b><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">boholmrdiver@gmail.com.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\"><em>A version of this appeared in Philippine Primer&#8217;s Japanese Magazine April 2019 issue.<br \/>\nWritten by Feliz Grace Bueno<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Alona Beach in Panglao, Bohol is not only one of the island&#8217;s amazing beaches &#8211; it&#8217;s also where you&#8217;ll be able to access some of the best hotels and restaurants as well as some exciting activities. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":11393,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[148,59,64],"tags":[619,2134,2135,2136],"class_list":["post-5397","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-diving","category-beaches","category-nature","tag-alona-beach","tag-alona-beach-panglao","tag-alona","tag-alona-beach-bohol"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/travel\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5397","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/travel\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/travel\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/travel\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/travel\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=5397"}],"version-history":[{"count":9,"href":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/travel\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5397\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":11426,"href":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/travel\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5397\/revisions\/11426"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/travel\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/11393"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/travel\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=5397"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/travel\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=5397"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/travel\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=5397"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}