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 … Read more
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 … Read more
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 … Read more
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 … Read more
Sitio Eli
Unfortunately, could not find it on google maps, but below are some pics collected by the boat operator (not in picture):