Spanish fortress and cliff diving in Linapacan
Araw Beach
A nice little stop about 40 minutes past our camp in Linapacan, but you can camp overnight here as well, or sleep in their guest hut, either for about 150p/pax. They have a little store which sells beer and snacks and the locals are very friendly and love to show off their videoke machine. One of their outdoor tables where you can have lunch, with the guesthouse just behind it (closeup below). Here’s a nice little drone shot of this beautiful beach (the cliff diving is in nearby Linapacan island): To get here you can join or book one of our private custom Palawan boat tours between El Nido and Coron.…
Linapacan
The Linapacan area comprises of 52 paradise beach islands half way between El Nido and Coron. It is not very developed and definitely off the beaten path, but nice little resorts and hotels can be found. You can get there by the public ferries or hire one of our private boats for a multiday tour through the area. Check out my suggested travel itinerary for the Palawan to get the best experience. History During the 16th century the Spanish sent missionaries to the Philippines, including one to Linapacan. When they landed on shore, they saw footprints, traced them and eventually came to a hut where a beautiful woman resided. She replied…
Barangonan
Located just to southwest of Linapacan, this is just another jewel with endless beaches and friendly people. Here were were treated to a nice meal from the village’s captain. Children drying fish on the ever so present village basketball court.
Calacala
A lovely piece of island beach owned by one of the many relatives of the boat operator. Excellent snorkeling if you’re a strong swimmer during tide changes, another beautiful place to check out on your island explorations.
Calibangbangan
From image above: island just left/west of Linapacan, where the red balloon is. The village is located on a thin strip at the bottom right hand corner of the island, so lots of beach property and a short distance to get across. A lovely stroll amongst lovely people. And if you prefer to stay on land, this is one of those places where it will not be a problem to find accommodation amongst the warm hospitality of these friendly people. To get here you can join or book one of our private custom Palawan boat tours between El Nido and Coron. Tons of paradise beach islands to see along the way, excellent…
Takling
This gem of an island is owned by the husband of the tour operator’s sister. I asked if I could develop it with profit sharing but he is adamant about selling only. Ten million pesos anyone? We often camp here overnight on our boat journeys. Best coral reefs I have seen yet and will upload a video once I’m done editing. Collecting corals to make beach pristine soft. Getting the evening fire ready for fish roasting. To get here you can join or book one of our private custom Palawan boat tours between El Nido and Coron. Tons of paradise beach islands to see along the way, excellent snorkeling in crystal clear…
Sitio Eli
Unfortunately, could not find it on google maps, but below are some pics collected by the boat operator (not in picture):
