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Saturday, October 13, 2007

Destination: Siargao Island

Siargao Island is one of the two major island in Surigao del Norte. once an isolated and rugged territory back in the 80's is now one of the worlds best surfing destination it is dubbed as the The Surfing Capital of The Philippines its famous break the "Cloud 9" rank among the top 10 best waves in the world according to "Surf Magazine" and hailed as one of the 5 toughest breaks in the world along with the breaks of Hawaii and Australia. but Siargao is not all about surfing its also a place for island hopping,diving and just sun bathing on its powdery white sand beaches. so you dnnt have to worry if you cant surf as there are islets nearby that offers crystal blue water and powdery white sand for a pure relaxation.

Getting There:

Flights going to Siargao or Surigao City are available via SEAir (every Tuesday, Friday and Sunday to Siargao island) and Asian Spirit (every Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday from Cebu to Surigao), while Philippine Airlines flies daily from Manila to Butuan City. From Butuan, one must take a bus going to the port of Surigao City, then a two-hour fastcraft ride to Siargao island.

Siargao Surfing Spots: By LakbayPilipinas

Tuason Point: (3 kms. north of General Luna) This is the most well-known surfing area in the Philippines. It also contains the most well known surf site in the country - Cloud 9 (C9).

North of C9: There are countless waves within an hour-and-a-half boat ride north of C9. Some of the more well-known ones include: Stimpies, a great left hander. Can be fat, can be hollow, can be perfect. Rock Island, a 300m right hander that, on its day, can be flawless. These two waves can be seen from C9 and break on the opposite tide so, when its too low at C9, just jump into a pump boat for some slicker waves.

GL and south: To the south of GL, all waves must be reached by boat, and are always a highlight of one's holiday. Daku is an island to the east of GL and has a fun right hander that breaks during large swells. The wave breaks on the protected side of the island so it is usually small and great for beginners.

Pansukian Reef is a fickle but hollow right hander; another for experienced surfers only.

Where To Stay:

Jungle Reef Resort
Rates Start at 550php ($12)

Pansukian Tropical Resort
http://www.pansukian.com/

Cherinicole Resort
http://www.cherinicoleresort.com/

Ocean101 Beach Resort
http://www.ocean101cloud9.com/

Sagana Resort
http://www.cloud9surf.com/

Siargao Inn
http://www.siargao-inn.com/

Photo Galery Of Siargao and Nearby Islets

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Sohoton Cave

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Bukas Grande Island

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Guyam Island

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Guyam Island 2

General Luna

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Daku Island

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Rock Formations

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Images Via: Go2net,Bingbing,Kotsch,Scott Bauer,Tony l,Islomaniac

37 comments:

GMG said...

WOW! Every time I come here I'm stunned. Just remember how unlucky I was when I visited the Philippines; actually it was only Manila and after a typhoon had blown shore. Have to get back one of these days. Then I’ll ask your advice!
Blogtrotter

Anonymous said...

surfing capital of the world right?

J. Andrew Lockhart said...

the color of the water is stunning!

• Eliane • said...

Amazing colors! All this blue....

Annie said...

I'm on beauty overload again, seeing these photos. Though I'm not a surfer girl, I would enjoy sitting under an umbrella on the beach, watching all the action. Those rock formations are incredibly interesting to see.

pusa said...

wow ganda ganda naman, wish ko lang marunong ako mag-surf

btw, ni-TAG po kita, please list down 8 random facts about yourself, :)

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lv2scpbk said...

Beautiful photos. I love that 2nd photo with the surfer and the curved wave but they are all so beautiful. The water looks so inviting.

NorthBayPhoto said...

Wow! Great photos.

Thanks for visiting my NorthBayPhoto blog. My wave photo is very tiny compared to the waves you have on yours.

Gwen said...

Beautiful water and waves photos! Siargao Island looks incredible.

FĂ©nix - Bostonscapes said...

Thanks for visiting by my blog. I don't think I've been here before, but I am so glad I decided to stop by today! So many beautiful photos of gorgeous beaches and scenery. Very, very nice. Thanks for sharing all that beauty. :)

Anonymous said...

These photos are absolutely amazing! Just refreshing!

Anonymous said...

Gorgeous pictures--I feel like I've seen it in person (and now I really, really want to!). :)

Juhi said...

Those are absolutely stunning pictures! You have inspired me to visit the country... some day!

R A R A said...

hello. thank you for visiting my blog. sure you can use my poems, as long as you give the credits to me. just let me know.

by the way have you featured pagudpud ilocos norte? its also a nice place to surf.

Admin said...

Sana makarating ako dito sa Siargao.... Gusto kong mag adventure dito... :)

Love it!

Anonymous said...

wow! ang sarap magtampisaw dyan..

Anonymous said...

These breathtaking views remind me of Marina. Hehehehe.

Lace Llanora said...

your photos are wicked! im sure more tourists wil be interested in surfing the pinas. :)

Pisanu for BISEAN said...

I'm gonna pretend I didn't see this post, Ed. But my eyes didn't wink for a full minute! I'm still gonna try my quest for paradise -- Siargao.

Anonymous said...

good surf in Burgos, Siargao Island
www.hopefortheisland.org

Anonymous said...

wew! i'm from SIArGao IslaNd..

it's really nice living there.

i wish i could visit siargao again..

maybe soon..


waTTa nice place to live...

A niCe Place to VIsit..


THE bESt PlaCE ever compared to other ISlaNds in Philippines..


I've gone So many Places and Islands buT siargAo Catches my heart eagerly..

rafting cagayan de oro said...

Wow. i was really amazed by the view of those waves. i cant imagine that we have like that in the Philippines. nice post! im proud of that ^_^.

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Great Surf Info

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