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Siargao is an island in the shape of a teardrop in the province of Surigao del Norte in the Philippine Sea. The coastline is streaked with a progression of reefs, small peninsulas, and white, sandy beaches. The island derives its name from the word “siargaw” from the Visayan language which is the name of a mangrove species that grows on the islands. It has a large mangrove forest reserve, several surfing spots and long expanses of wetlands.

Tip: The Island has a tropical rainforest climate and the average annual temperature for Siargao is 29°C so travellers are advised to prepare accordingly.

Getting to Siargao

Siargao Aiport (IAO) is barely 3 km away from Siargao Island and it would take approximately 7 minutes to reach the city from the airport. It is very easy for travellers to find flights from Lapu-Lapu to Siargao, as there are multiple airlines offering services. There are also direct flights from Lapu-Lapu to Siargao, and some flights to Siargao have one connecting stop in between. Several low-cost and economic flights from Lapu-Lapu to Siargao are operated by airlines like Cebgo and Philippine Airlines. The overall flight duration is around an hour to 8 hours depending on the duration of the layover between two connecting flights.

Tip: It is advisable to book your flight tickets well in advance to get the best prices and offers.

What to do in Siargao

There are three main Islands to visit in Siargao and these three names, Guyam, Naked, and Daku Islands are generally covered under a tour package. There is a lot to explore on the main island too like the Magpupungko Rock Pools, the Coconut Mountain View, Maasin River, and money others all of which can be sightseen by renting a car or a motorbike although the most convenient way would be through a group tour. Sugba Lagoon is another popular attraction on the island and there are many ways to travel around and explore the lagoon by renting canoes, bamboo rafts, and paddleboards or by snorkelling. This island is also one of the best surfing spots in the Philippines and also the world and the waves are perfect for surfing almost all year round. There are also various lessons offered at these surf break sites which is another good thing about surfing in Siargao that it encompasses all extents of expertise travellers might have in surfing.

Tip: There are various ways to get around the island; by van, tricycle, habal-habal, motorcycle and bicycle as the whole island is two-wheeler friendly owing to the popularity of such transportation.

Where to stay

To be in the middle of all the activities and the food and the night setting, General Luna is the perfect area to stay in as all of the bars, restaurants, tours, and hotels are near or in this region along with the Cloud 9 surf break. However, if the goal is to wind down, put your feet up and take it easy, the town of Malinao is the best spot to stay in as it is not too far from the hubbub of General Luna but also has the white, sandy beaches along with both reasonably priced and lavish resorts with breathtaking views. There is also the ‘Pacifico’ area in the northeastern part of Siargao where the simple local life can be experienced in the true ‘island-style’.

Tip: Siargao Island offers a variety of experiences that can be curated to specific tastes for which early reservations are recommended for a hassle-free stay.

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