Lintuan, Beach Resort

Lintuan Beach, in Barangay Lintuan, is among the vivid attractions of Loon in Bohol. Located a few towns north of Tagbilaran City, the capital of Bohol, Lintuan Beach is an accessible tourist destination.

A mere 30 to 40 minute drive from Tagbilaran—or 25 kilometers—is the historic town of Loon. Among its pride is its coastal beauty where Lintuan Beach lies. On the way we pass by Taloto and Tiptip, then Cortes and Lincod. Just before we get to Loon we pass by Dipationg. These are all coastal areas allowing salient views of the Bohol and Visayan Sea and far-off Cebu.

Lintuan Beach is immaculate with its white sand and emerald pristine waters that bare a portion of the deep even at shallow waters. We can enjoy a great deal of white sand here with Lintuan Beach’s long stretch of coastal line. The gentle waters at the shore are safe for children and the abundance of shells is sure to be a delightful treasure to them.

There are numerous fast ferries going to Tagbilaran from Cebu. But the most convenient to take from Cebu are those going to Tubigon directly across taking some 3 hours travel. Then we can go south to Lintuan Beach in Loon. Aside from the beach, Loon prides itself with its centuries-old church with 154 stone steps leading to Napo, an erstwhile town seat. Spaniards forced native slaves to build the church.

Loon being a third class municipality, Lintuan Beach remains rarely discovered among outsiders—which partly explains the unspoiled nature of the place. The deep sea life remains flawless with plenty of corals and fish types visible even at shallow points. A few distance off Lintuan Beach, out there in the high seas, are hammerhead sharks. Dive facilities in nearby towns are available. Far off is a lighthouse and cottage resorts.

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Clarin Beach in Bohol

Clarin Beach, located 28 kilometers from Tagbilaran belongs to the famous and world class beaches within Bohol. A natural tourist destination which you must not miss when you come to visit Bohol, Clarin Beach is a long stretch of white sand beach which will captivate your heart. As beautiful as the white sand beach of Boracay but very unique in itself for its hospitable, safe and affordbale accomodations, Clarin Beach is indeed a top tourist destination that you must put in your top list.

A refreshing place for a stressed out person from the inlands or cities, Clarin Beach is ideal for relaxation and sun bathing.

Before going to Clarin Beach anyone who wants to visit must know first its location and how to get there. And since Clarin Beach is located on the island of Bohol, a tourist must at least be informed about Bohol and Tagbilaran being the Major Airport Gateway from Manila.

There are several domestic carriers flying from Manila to Tagbilaran daily. Travelling from Manila to Tagbilaran through an airplane or aircraft is one hour and fifteen minutes away.

If you choose water transport instead, there are also a number of passenger ferries available from Manila, Cebu, to Tagbilaran and other ports in Bohol. It is very helpful to know that Tagbilaran is a regular stop-over point for vessels going to Cagayan de Oro and other cities in Northern Mindanao like Butuan.

Clarin Beach is equipped with resort facilities for tourists. And so, being a tourist you will not regret your stay to these beautiful white sand beach. Besides from being safe and relaxed in the resort a tourist can always make his stay enjoyable by doing different activities. You will always be free to play beach volley ball as long as you equipped yourself with one. You can also mingle with other visitors and do activities together as long as you know how to behave right and with respect to others. You can also ask for the attendants to set the entertainment facilities especially at night when you want to sing. Singing in videoke being a popular means to enjoy the night coupled with delicious foods and drinks.

Wether you are a tourist from outside Philippines or a Filipino who wants to enjoy his beautiful country you can always have the choice to be happy, relaxed, refreshed and be satisfied in your resort of choice. And being in Clarin Beach you will always recall your memories after visiting and enjoying the place. The rays of the sun, the beautiful sky with clouds of cotton or feather-like formations, the white sand and clear cool water coupled with delicious food nice drinks and world class accomodations is among the major things offered by Clarin Beach.

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Kaingit Beach, Bohol

A secluded and naturally protected shoreline is Kaingit Beach right in Tagbilaran City (not far from the city airport), Bohol. This is probably the safest beach in the province, if not in the entire archipelago.

Kaingit Beach is surrounded by natural barriers at all sides rendering it enclosed in a cove so that the waves are calm and gentle, undulating at the most, even in tough weather. On the east is the whole island of Bohol protecting it from the intermittent northeasterly winds.

On the south of Kaingit Beach is Panglao Island. On the west is the long island strip of Cebu. And on the north is the joint protrusion of Bood and Maribojoc. And farther extreme north is the far-off portion of Cebu.

Thus, more people are noted to flock to this part of Tagbilaran especially on weekends. The waters of Kaingit Beach are most favorable to weekend frolickers who just want to enjoy the frolicsome waves frothing at their feet. At Kaingit Beach is where we can really appreciate the caress of Mother Nature.

Kaingit Beach is not yet that popular among non-residents of Tagbilaran. In fact, online maps on Tagbilaran and Bohol—even localized map versions of each coastal locality of Bohol—do not indicate Kaingit Beach specifically. Online write-up features merely mention it in passing. But the government has stepped in to improve and manage the site to develop it into a better tourist beach destination.

There’s a side street along Graham Avenue in Tagbilaran at the end of which is located Kaingit Beach. And in this vicinity is also found Bohol Tropical Resort. It’s among the high-end resorts of Tagbilaran and boasts of getting a good access to a nice portion of Kaingit Beach. There are other hotels and lodges in the city but the nice thing about Bohol Tropical is that it sits near the shorelines of Kaingit Beach.

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Anda Beach, Bohol

If there is one water site in Bohol that is as close to Boracay as it can be, it is none other than Anda Beach.

Anda Beach speaks a lot about how Boracay is. They are alike in may ways. Anda Beach is as much a water paradise as Boracay with its long strait of white sands and crystal blue waters. In some aspects, Anda Beach can be considered even better than Boracay!

For one, Anda Beach does not feature any kind of marine life offshore. There is no disturbance whatsoever of creatures or forms that can be found in its long stretch of powdery sanded beach. The sands are purely, sands.

Another amazing fact is that Anda Beach is wonderfully situated at the humble municipality of Anda. It is about 101 kilometers away from Tagbilaran City, Bohol’s capital. The place is so organized that you will never have a hard time going around. A stretch of buildings and a church paves the way to the public beach, which has no kind of obstruction whatsoever built around. All that you can see upon entering Anda Beach are countless coconut palm trees that further the tropical appeal of the place.

There are numerous private beaches built around Anda Beach. Amazingly, the owners of those private havens see to it that they leave the secluded-ness of the place untouched. This means that you can enjoy all the amenities and features of a five-star hotel away from the hustle and bustle of the city ands till enjoy the purity of the beach. Aside from swimming and other fun water activities, singing is a favorite past time among Anda Beach visitors. Videoke machines, run by coins, are installed almost everywhere around the place. Beach volleyball is another favorite activity among Anda Beach explorers. Volleyball nets are put up to accommodate those who love the sport.

If you do not have that much money to spend, do not be alarmed. Anda Beach may be luxurious and posh at first sight but it is never exclusive to those who have the money to spend. The bigger part of the beach is public, meaning you can enjoy it for free. Those portions run by private owners come with a price but not as much as a Boracay vacation may charge.

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Laya Beach in Bohol

Just around 30 to 40 minutes ( or some 9 kilometers) of car or bus travel from the airport or any transportation terminal in Tagbilaran brings us to the tranquil and pristine Laya Beach in Baclayon, Bohol. The place affords what an unspoiled seaside experience should be.

Going to Laya Beach is easy journey from Tagbilaran. Public bus or jeep fare will not cost us more than a dollar. But the best option here is to rent a car when traveling with 2 or 3 more passengers or a van when traveling with a group.
On weekends, Laya Beach swarms with weekend visitors, vacationers, swimmers, picnickers, and others as desperate as we are in getting away from it all and seeking refuge in nature. Nonetheless, despite the mammoth exodus to this favorite Bohol getaway, Laya Beach remains a perfect and immaculate unwinding destination.

From Laya Beach we may also decide to drop by special places on Panglao Island or in Tagbilaran—like the mysterious Hinagdanan Cave or Pamilacan Island. Most Laya Beach vacationers troop to adjacent tourist sites after a cool plunge at the shorelines.

Sometimes there are “roving cooks” at Laya Beach who offer to cook fresh sea foods for us exactly the way we want them. Or, we can book for a stay at classy places for lodging and food. Room rates and other amenities at Baclayon vary but here is an example just to give us a good hint.

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Doljo Beach in Bohol

We all love the look and feel of a white sand beach. It reminds us the luxury of famous and exclusive beaches found all over the world. Although the Philippines has been known for its own, Boracay, locals continue to crave for more. Unknowingly, the country has some other white san beaches other than Boracay. Some of them are interestingly located in the scenic province of Bohol.

Doljo Beach is one white sand beach that Bohol has up its sleeves. It is quite far from civilization, about 20 minutes travel time by car from Tagbilaran City, the provincial capital. The location of Doljo Beach did not hinder local and tourists alike to explore the postcard-worthy place. Although it is not as busy as some other beaches in Bohol, it is also never short of exploring local and tourists alike during summer.

Doljo Beach is a three-kilometer stretch of white sand beach goodness. Its sloped diving site makes for very interesting sea adventures. People usually come to Doljo Beach to dive and explore both the beauty and treasure that can be found underwater. Out of the water, you will also have some wonderful times at Doljo Beach. The tall coconut trees recreate the tropical appeal of the place best. It is also a great place to find and own exquisite and unique sea shells. Doljo Beach is truly on of the best places on earth to carry on numerous water adventures.

Private owners around Doljo Beach took time out to put up huts, cottages, and benches to serve the visitors. The resorts found at Doljo Beach may not be as luxurious as you can found in other parts of Bohol or the Philippines but they sure serve their purposes well enough. They provide nice shelter to those who want to embrace the wonderful offers that Doljo Beach has in store.

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Momo Beach in Bohol

If you think the most pleasing white sand beaches can only be found in Boracay, the beach capital of the Philippines, think again. The island province of Bohol has a couple of beaches that could give Boracay a run for their money. Momo Beach is among the wonderful white sand beaches that Bohol can boast about. Its crystal blue waters put against a powdery white sand background is just amazing!

Momo Beach is part of the wonderful strait of Panglao Island. It is about 19 kilometers away from Tagbilaran City. Momo Beach can be considered as a virgin haven since it has been rarely explored. Its location is an important factor behind this. It is quite far from the civilization and only true-blooded adventurers are able to brave the long ride to Momo Beach. In return, they are also the only ones who can boast about a pristine water experience.

At present, Momo Beach can be considered under developed. The government of Barangay Tangnan has yet to put up benches and cottages for visitors, locals and foreigners alike. There are also no resorts, hotels, or notable restaurants currently built around the location of the beach. If you are to explore Momo Beach, therefore, you must be prepared for its shortcomings.

A topnotch activity for Momo Beach visitors is diving. The beach features a 40m deep diving site. Underwater, you could experience one of the best diving events of your life. The breathing life underwater Momo Beach is truly amazing. The coastline boasts of unique species of fishes and other sea creatures that cannot be found elsewhere. If you enjoy being with the sea wonders, you must try diving at Momo Beach.

Aside from diving, Momo Beach is also a significant place to hold many other water activities. That is added to the fact that it is relaxing to just wile away your time and appreciate what Nature has to offer in this side of the Momo Beach.

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Bikini Beach Bohol

If there is one beach that is popular among Boholanos, it is Bikini Beach. Bikini Beach is about eight kilometers away from Tagbilaran City. It has been quite a perfect location for family gatherings, small picnics among friends and families, and of course, swimming and other fun water activities.

Bikini Beach is located at the ever famous Panglao Island, right inside the municipality of Dauis. It can be reached through a few minutes drive from Tagbilaran City. Due to its proximity, it has been a local favorite for weekenders and picnickers who love to have some R&R before splurging onto the busy lifestyle yet again.

For the most part, Bikini Beach is crowded but the serenity and calmness of the place are never lost. The perfect idea of the white sands, the calm cool waters, and the blazing sun are all there. The scenery that Bikini Beach can offer is quite ideal, especially since you only need to shed out a small amount of money to enjoy the white sand beach goodness.

Bikini Beach is adorned with numerous cottages, tables, and benches all available for a very low amount. You can rent one cottage and have a Holiday just by relaxing with the view of this postcard-perfect scenery. The cool blue waters and the powdery white sands are complemented by lush greens. This place is truly an eye-candy; it is the ultimate tropical delight!

Panglao Island is known for its many amenities. Aside from Bikini Beach, it also houses the Bohol Beach Club, which is a posh vacation getaway offering no less than five-star quality of service. Casa Santa Barbara is another tourist attraction that is a must-see and a must-try for everyone exploring the island province of Bohol. The Casa is mainly a Spanish-inspired villa, which has its own private beach that is away from the hustle bustle in Bikini Beach. There are also restaurants and other hotels nearby. You sure would never get short of places to see and things to do while visiting Bikini Beach and Panglao Island in general.

True enough, visiting Bohol and taking a dip on the waters of Bikini Beach is a real joy. It can take away all your worries by just appreciating what Nature has in store. Bikini Beach is almost always roaring with laughter. You are bound to find a group of friends or families just fooling around with such a sweet background of a scenic white sand beach. You sure would want the same!

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Dumaluan Beach

A real world class shoreline at the southern and remote tip of Panglao Island in Bohol is this mesmerizing jewel of a body of water, Dumaluan Beach. Few tourists have discovered this paradise which keeps lots more scenic treasures than most popular beach destinations in the country today.

Take the white sand, for instance. It has a fine and powdery texture softly caressing the soles of our feet as we amble on the quiet shoreline dotted with palm trees viewing the panorama of the Bohol Sea. Then get a peek at the underwater sea world of Dumaluan Beach. The area is rich in unique coral reefs and rock formations abundant with sea life.

The vicinity of Dumaluan Beach is a popular site of world-class dive spots that reveal deep sea features mostly endemic to the place. Moreover, the sea directly facing Dumaluan Beach is frequented by whales, dolphins, and whale sharks easily spotted by a simple sight-seeing tour via banca ride. The locality is a quiet place alright but the fun and adventure it affords is to the extreme.

The family would love the pristine waters with plenty of shallow portions for kids to waddle in and playfully enjoy the water safely. Dumaluan Beach is among Bohol’s gentle shorelines especially in summer time. And it’s easy to reach, with just a mere half hour travel from Tagbilaran and through the bridge to Panglao Island and then to the southern part of it. Dumaluan Beach is accessible by public or private land transport.

There are lodges right at Dumaluan Beach and also those near it. For instance, we may try the remarkable Dumaluan Beach Resort. Bungalow huts in row housing style built with a mix of chic modernity and rural nostalgia surround inviting swimming pools some distance right in front of the beach. This resort considerably adds to the paradise quality of Dumaluan Beach.

Other equally outstanding resorts near Dumaluan Beach are the numinous and intriguing Ananyana Resort, resorts along Alona Beach, and Alumbung Resort, all on Pangalao Island.

Beach tourist resort amenities common on the island include Jacuzzis and swimming pools, bars and restaurants, huge quaint halls for various functions, KTV, cable, Internet, souvenir and café shops, massage parlors, clinics, car or van rentals and tour packages, diving and snorkeling facilities, and some even have horse-back riding like Dumaluan Beach Resort.

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Imelda Beach, Bohol

If we want a vacation experience with so much privacy at a beach location, we go to Imelda Beach. It’s about 45 minutes via car trip from the capital city of Tagbilaran in Bohol.

This beach hideaway in the far flung town of Dimiao at the eastern side of Tagbilaran City, Bohol’s capital, boasts of a long stretch of fine sand and rich green shrubberies that lend it a fresh look. Trekking to Imelda Beach from Tagbilaran is a great respite from the hustle and bustle of city noise and lifestyle. The full 40-kilometer travel is full of rustic scenes, simple life, thick foliage, and views of the coast that prepare us for leisurely swims and restful contemplations at Imelda Beach.

After we leave the busy city of Tagbilaran we pass by the picturesque towns of Baclayon, Albuquerque, Loay, Lila—all to the south—and then finally the soporific and quiet town of Dimiao. Imelda Beach is a very popular beach site there. Incidentally, we may decide to drop by the scenic little rice terraces at Lila, the town right before Dimiao. And then, at Dimiao, discover the value of total leisure in the midst of quietude.

Imelda Beach used to be a favorite campsite by the boys and girls scouts of Bohol. The pastoral scenery is perfect for outdoor fun and activities as well as sleeping out in the open under a starry night. There is a camping concession at Imelda Beach for the outdoor adventurer who wants to try the charm of the romantic Imelda Beach at night.

A lodging resort at Imelda Beach is Kayla’a Beach Resort right on Imelda Beach. The place is a cozy place for swimmers and vacationers, or even to those who just want a quick bite or a luscious meal at the beach site. Boarding costs range from $40 to $60 a night, fully air conditioned, with modern amenities and classy facilities. The price includes breakfast for two.

Suite rooms are also available at $65 with more stylish amenities, like a Jacuzzi. Kayla’a Beach Resort also has a classy restaurant for a better appreciation of what a stay at Imelda Beach is all about. Eat a hearty meal with all the fresh foods and spicy specialties of Dimiao right at the heart of the palmy coastline of Imelda Beach.

If we feel the need to get away from it all, far from the clatter of city life—even of rural Tagbilaran—then Imelda Beach is the perfect vacation option.

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