Friday, August 26, 2011

Panglao Island in Bohol




Bohol is blessed with a number of marvelous white beaches, which just await to be discovered and enjoyed.
Alona Beach is the most beautiful, and surely the most developed beach on Panglao is Alona Beach. Located at the Southwest of the island, this beach is about one and a half kilometers long, lined with nice resorts, which are great to stay for a some time, a number of well equiped diving establishments and pleasant places to eat out, if you do not want to eat at your resort's restaurant for a change.

Panglao is an island in the Philippines located in the Central Visayas, with an area of 80.5 sq. kilometers. Politically, it is divided into two municipalities: Dauis and Panglao, part of Bohol Province. Panglao is located southwest of the island of Bohol and east of Cebu. Currently Panglao is one of the top tourist destinations in the Philippines, famous for its beautiful dive spots and its coral reef, as well as many several islet ideal for beach bathing like the islets of Gak-ang and Pontod.


Panglao is the southernmost town of Bohol. It is one of the 2 towns on Panglao Island, the other being Dauis. It is of historical significance in that it was the place where the Spaniards went after an unfortunate experience in Cebu.  

It is said that the Spanish explorers who came to this island in 1803 named it Panglao after the world 'mapanglao', meaning 'lonesome place'. It is also one of the old towns of Bohol. It had a population of 6,543 in 1879.

The Bohol Sea Resort is situated directly on the beach of Danao on Panglao Island, Bohol, one of the most beautiful islands of the Philippines. This vacation paradise is furnished to the best European standards. It has 20 tasteful rooms and bungalows of different categories each with its own bath, Shower and CR, mini bar, air-conditioning and a terrace.
A freshwater swimming pool complete with its Pool bar, self contained diving base, as well as many other relaxation and sporting facilities offer fun for everyone.






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