Best Beaches Siargao Island: Discover Paradise 2024
Discovering paradise in the Philippines with the best beaches on Siargao island, from Pacifico Beach, a surfers dream, to Naked Island, a small sandbar in the middle of the ocean, we uncover everything you need to know about Siargao’s best beaches. The surfing capital of the Philippines has become more popular in recent years for all the right reasons, boasting attractions for all types of travellers.
Whether you’re looking to learn to surf, grab a sunset drink or relax is the most beautiful water you’ve ever seen, we’ve got you covered, let’s dive into the best beaches Siargao Island.
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Siargao isn't called the Surfing Capital of the Philippines for no reason! Book your Surf Lessons Here.
Best Beaches Siargao Island
Perhaps one of the quietest beaches on Siargao when we visited, Alegria Beach boasts crystal clear blue water, white sand, tropical palm trees and shaded kubos for rent. Although not a surfing beach, you can cool off in the shallow waters and relax on the hot sands while admiring the Filipino coastline, perfect for a quiet day on the north of the island. Location 📌
Secret Beach Siargao (Guiwan Beach)
A short 15 minute drive from the bustling hub of General Luna brings you to Secret Beach on the south coast of Siargao. Due to the close proximity from the busiest area of the island, this beach is not so secret and you can expect other tourists to find their way there too, best visited mid-tide due to shallow water at low tide but little beach at high tide. Secret Beach is also a popular surf break for beginners! Location 📌
Just next door to the famous Magpupungko Tidal and Rock Pools is an empty white sand beach lined with coconut trees, bars and restaurants. With most people clustering the rock pools you will most likely have the beach to yourself! We recommend visiting the pools at high tide, cliff jump, bathe and explore the wildlife, then once you’re done head over to the beach. Location 📌
Doot Beach
With shallow waters and not much sand, this isn’t Siargao’s best beach in our opinion, however it’s worth the visit, grab a towel and sit under the palm trees that line the shore. You can also hire a kayak and explore the nearby mangroves by boat, a perfect way to spend the morning relaxing. Visit at high tide for the best experience. Location 📌
Get driven around the island on a Siargao Land Tour, a local will take you to all of the hot spots!
Siargao is known as the surfing capital of the Philippines and the town of Pacifico in the north of the island embodies that message perfectly. As soon as you pull into the town you will be greeted by a row of scooters parked at Pacifico Beach and local surfers offering board rentals and lessons. With world-class waves for both beginners and intermediate level surfers, it’s a must-visit beach on your trip. Crystal clear blue water, white sand, picture perfect palm trees and incredible vibes, Pacifico Beach has it all! Location 📌
General Luna Beach
General Luna is by far the busiest place on Siargao and the most popular hub for tourism, however the beach doesn’t receive much attention. Although it’s definitely not the best beach to swim at, there are some nice beach clubs along the front with bed chairs and pools. If you’re looking for something local near your hotel in General Luna then this is it, perfect for not having to ride a scooter or hire a driver to get to, we recommend visiting at high tide. Location 📌
If you don't drive a scooter, then this Budget Land Tour is a perfect way to explore the island
Famous for the best waves on the island, Cloud 9 beach is why Siargao is called the surfing capital of the Philippines! The boardwalk sticks out into the ocean, giving spectators a great view of the professionals riding waves and doing tricks. The beach is lined with bars and restaurants and is a great spot for sunset, you can also rent a board or get surfing lessons along the beach, what an amazing place to learn! Location 📌
Siargao isn't called the Surfing Capital of the Philippines for no reason! Book your Surf Lessons Here.
Siargao Boat Trip Best Beaches
Corregidor Island Beaches
Yet another picture perfect beach, Corregidor Island can be visited as part of the Naked, Daku & Guyam Island Hopping Tour however can also be done on its own. This island is much bigger than the others, with pebble beaches and white sand beaches; as with the other islands on the tour, the surrounding waters are rich with sea life and the ocean crystal clear. Location 📌
Kawhagan Island Sandbar
Located off of the west coast of Siargao, Kawhagan Beach is part of the day trips to Sugba Lagoon, a vibrant blue water lagoon surrounded by pristine mangrove forest. You’ll most likely visit Kawhagan Sandbar at low tide, allowing you to walk along it and hang out in the shallows. Location 📌
The views from the Island Hopping Tour are insane!
Naked Island
Another sandbar and an absolutely epic beach! Naked island is commonly part of the boat trips to Naked, Daku & Guyam, surrounded by beautiful coral reefs, you can snorkel, relax and swim in the crystal clear blue water. Location 📌
Don't miss Siargao's incredible Island Hopping Tour to see some of The Philippines best beaches
Daku Island Beach
Paradise on earth! This stunning island is filled with picture perfect palm trees and the most beautiful clear water you’ll ever come across, the captain of the boat trip usually gives tourists a couple of hours to explore Daku Island which is more than enough. Location 📌
Guyam Island Beach
The final stop on the Naked, Daku & Guyam Island Hopping Tour and by this point you’ll have probably had enough sun for the day, but you can never have enough of these beautiful beaches. A small island in the middle of the ocean, surrounded by a reef with a small coconut forest in the middle, it's as if this was part of a movie set! Location 📌
Best Time To Visit Siargao
How To Get To Siargao?
The most popular way to get to Siargao is by flight, we recommend using a flight price aggregator such as WayAway to find the best prices before booking
Alternatively, if you're on a budget you can get an overnight ferry to Surigao City (8 hours) and then another ferry onto Siargao (1 hour). This is a much longer travel journey however a good option if you want to avoid the expensive flights.
How To Get To Cloud 9/General Luna From The Airport?
To get to Cloud 9 and General Luna from the airport, your best bet for a solo traveller is in a shared van for ₽375, this will drop you off on the main road where you need to be.
Alternatively, for small groups a tricycle is the cheapest option which should cost roughly ₽600 which works out cheaper when split between 2 or 3.
For families, we recommend a private taxi which should be the fastest and most comfortable option however expect to pay around ₽2k.
Booking Transport From Sayak Airport ahead of time can be a smart idea incase multiple planes land at the same time
Best Places To Eat In Siargao
Mama's Grill - a local favourite for budget friendly grilled meats and seafood, all cooked fresh!
Kurvada - very popular spot that serves a buffet style of local dishes, we highly recommend going early when it's all fresh
Kermit Siargao - wood-fired pizza oven and laid-back vibes
Bravo Restaurant - stunning beachfront restaurant which comes at a cost
Best Places To Stay Siargao
Siargao has lots of accommodation whether you’re looking for a surf school, a luxury resort or a budget hostel you’ll be able to find somewhere.
We recommend staying in the main hub of General Luna as this is where most of the restaurants are located, as well as easy access to most of the island's attractions. If you want to get away from the crowds you could head up north and stay in Pacifico, which is the northern hub of the island best known for its epic waves.
We use Booking.com and HostelWorld for all of our stays around the world!
Below we share some recommend places to stay in General Luna, Siargao:
Where We Stayed In General Luna
We chose the budget option of Dream Catcher Nipas when staying in General Luna mainly due to the kitchen which allowed us to cook our own breakfasts and lunches. These are very basic triangular huts which have mattresses on the floor so don't expect anything fancy, but the location is perfect for General Luna and the grounds are lovely.
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Top Tips For Travelling The Philippines
If you’re visiting the Philippines here are our top travel tips:
Book flights in advance - they can become expensive if you leave it last minute… oh and check your luggage allowance to skip expensive check in fees at the airport. Don't forget your Apple Airtags to track your bags
Agree on taxi prices upfront - when getting into a tuk-tuk, tricycle or taxi, make sure you agree on a price or they have a meter, so many tourists get ripped off with a huge price tag at the end of the ride.
Take it slow - don't feel the need to see all the islands, we recommend picking a few and doing them properly. See the island in full, find some locals and sing Karaoke..
Embrace the chaos and get stuck in, the locals are friendly and love to help and share information about their home!
For a checklist of what's needed to pack for your trip, read: How to Pack for Backpacking to South East Asia: Backpacking Essentials and Accessories
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