One of the world’s favorite destinations is the island of Palawan. And a popular choice for most to visit is the world-renowned El Nido. I’ve always dreamed of ticking this place off my bucket list, and finally, I got that chance.
Since this is a very late blog post already, I couldn’t remember all the details of our trip. However, I am going to enumerate my favorite memories during our short visit to this breathtaking paradise.
The first thing you see in the morning when you get out of the room.
Couldn’t help but have all smiles as we were off to start a new day of exploring this beautiful place.
Coffee with this amazing view.
Favorite Memories in El Nido:
Island Hopping
Coming from the Island of Cebu, wherein a typical weekend getaway for locals usually include renting a boat and going around the islets littered around the Mactan Channel, Island Hopping is not new to us. However, I was able to prove that doing this activity in El Nido is a wholly different experience.
With my favorite travel buddies, while waiting for our boat to arrive.
A lot of boats are actually ready to take all the tourists to the Island Hopping activity. While we were waiting, we couldn’t help but marvel at the beautiful rock formations that surrounded the shore.
Finally aboard with our new friends from all over the world.
We got to visit four of the most-frequented islands by first-time tourists (which I was).
Small Lagoon
Small Lagoon, El Nido
Small Lagoon, El Nido
Surrounded by pristine blue waters and lush, green mountains, the small lagoon was quiet a sight. It wasn’t advisable for us to swim though because of the numerous jellyfishes that frequented this part of the ocean during the time we were there. Nonetheless, we enjoyed the scene from the comfort of our boat.
Every group took turns in having their photos taken with this picturesque background.
Small Lagoon.
Small Lagoon.
Small Lagoon.
Hidden Lagoon
Next stop was quiet interesting. The lagoon was called “hidden” because you’d have to go through a cave to enjoy this place. I don’t think you would be able to go there if it were high tide.
We took turns in getting inside the lagoon.
The water inside wasn’t as clear as we expected.
Good thing it wasn’t as crowded as it was at the entrance.
Big Lagoon
This was one of my most favorite parts of the trip. We were allowed to hop on kayak boats and go around the lagoon. It was an amazing and really beautiful adventure.
It was such a surreal experience to kayak around the lagoon and see the beautiful rock formations up close.
Every turn was like a taste of paradise.
Experiences like these are always best shared with people who are special.
It was a bit of a struggle to transfer from our boat to the kayak. But whatever challenges we experienced were worth it when we got the chance to explore the lagoon.
Secret Beach
When we were finally ready to have lunch, we were pleasantly surprised to be brought to this beautiful place.
The softest white sand with the blue green ocean in sight. It was every beach girl’s dream view while having a sumptuous lunch. While our guides prepared our food, we got the chance to explore a little of the islet.
Worth every cent.
This little cave showed the beautiful hues of the ocean.
It was hard not to enjoy the beach while waiting for the food.
There were huge trees in the islet. We couldn’t stop ourselves from climbing and enjoying the view.
When our food was finally ready, we took the chance to bond with everyone in our tour group.
The thing about exploring El Nido is that a lot of times, you will be with foreigners during tour groups. It’s fun to be able to connect with other people with different cultures.
We finished the day with great memories and an amazing story to tell of exploring the first half of El Nido. It was truly an adventure that we wouldn’t trade for anything else in the world. We still couldn’t get enough of the beach!
Marimegmeg Beach
This had to be the best place to watch the sunset in El Nido. Chill music with happy hour cocktails and the sound of the beach washing up to the shore. The perfect time to bask in the golden hour.
Lio Estate Resort
About 30 minutes away from the town proper of El Nido via motorcycle, this spectacular beauty was a sight to behold. The place had a long wooden bridge that allowed you to be on top of the ocean. It was a bit hidden from the road, but it was a stop worth making.
Nacpan Beach
I’ve been to a lot of beaches in the Philippines, but this one immediately became one of my favorites the minute I set eyes on it. If heaven were on earth, this would be mine. The longest stretch of beach I’ve ever seen. People were happily all over the sand, and no matter how many there were, the beach never looked crowded because it just went on and on forever. The waves were a bit huge for people to be swimming in, but everyone as in the water. I felt so blessed to have been given the opportunity to experience such beauty. This place was free from pollution, filled with tourist, but somehow peaceful, and it made me feel free and happy. I could stay here forever and never miss the city.
We finished the trip in two days. And I know that El Nido has a lot of other beautiful beaches to offer. I will definitely be back for another adventure. I hope I was able to give you useful tips on where to go when you plan for your trip here. If you love the beach just as much as I do, then you will definitely get your fill of it in here.
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