WHERE TO STAY IN BOHOL
Most hotels and resorts in
Bohol are found on Panglao Island, which is located at the southwestern tip of Bohol, just across from Tagbilaran City and accessible via two bridges. The transfer from Bohol’s Tagbilaran airport to the various resorts on Panglao Island takes usually no more than 20 minutes. Resorts on Panglao Island typically offer daytrips to main island Bohol’s main attractions at reasonable prices.
Panglao Island’s most famous beach is Alona Beach on the isle’s southeastern coast. Popular choices at Alona Beach are the Alona Kew White Beach Resort, the Alona Palm Beach Resort & Restaurant, the Oasis Resort, or the cozy Sun Apartelle. East of Alona Beach lays the less crowded Dumaluan Beach. The famous Bohol Beach Club occupies most of the beautiful white beach there. Next to the Bohol Beach Club is the Dumaluan Beach Resort, which is one of Bohol’s best kept secrets for travelers seeking an affordable beach resort. Just a few minutes away is the brand new Flushing Meadows Resort, perfect for families. On Panglao’s northern shores guests may stay at the very private and exclusive Ananyana Resort or at the picturesque Panglao Island Nature Resort.
Philippine Hotel Reservation Service also features several affordable hotels in Bohol’s capital Tagbilaran City such as the Bohol Tropics Resort, the Bohol La Roca Hotel, or the Metrocentre Hotel & Convention Center.
THINGS TO DO & SEE IN BOHOL
Just west of
Cebu, is the Bohol province located in the Central Visayas region. Bohol is a popular tourist destination with its beaches and other natural sights and attractions such as the
Chocolate Hills -- 1,268 haycock hills which turn brown during dry season is considered as one of the wonders of the world are actually mounds of limestone formation;
Panglao Island -- home to some of the finest beaches in the country;
Loboc River – where you can take a cruise and see the majestic panorama of the nipa palm plantations while lunch is being served;
Philippine Tarsier -- considered by some to be the smallest primate, is indigenous to the island can be seen along the Loboc River;
Blood Compact Site -- where the Spaniards and Filipinos fostered friendly relations through blood compact;
Baclayon Church -- is considered as one of the oldest stoned church in the
Philippines; and
Man Made Forest (Bilar) – is home to thousands Mahogany Trees painstakingly planted by the local people.
But the best attraction in Bohol is undoubtedly its beaches and marine life.
Dolphin and Whale Watching tours are best from March to June, but resident dolphins and small whales can be found all year round. Most hotels recommended by Philippine Hotel Reservations Service offer day tours to all of Bohol’s tourist destinations…so come on Biyahe na! (Let’s travel!)
