Interactive map
The Philippines, island by island.
Filter by the way you travel, then open an island to see where to sleep, eat, swim, dive and what to watch out for.
Tap a marker to open my personal recommendations for that island.
Northern Palawan
El Nido
Limestone bay with lagoons, four tour routes and four very different places to sleep.
Hotels
- Corong-Corong: sunset-facing boutique rooms, quiet after 22:00
- Lio Beach: resort comfort, five minutes from the airstrip
- Town: only if you want restaurants at walking distance
Restaurants
- Grilled fish on the town beachfront
- Filipino-Spanish kitchens near Calle Hama
Beaches
- Nacpan for length
- Duli for surf and emptiness
- Las Cabanas for sunset
Viewpoints
- Taraw Cliff at sunrise with a guide
- Las Cabanas zipline platform
Cafés
- Third-wave coffee on Real Street
- Bakery breakfasts before boat departure
Diving
- Dilumacad Tunnel
- South Miniloc coral garden
Hidden gems
- Cadlao Lagoon by kayak
- Sibaltan on the east coast
Transportation
- Fly into Lio (ENI) rather than driving 5h30 from Puerto Princesa
- Tricycles are fixed price by zone; agree before boarding
Practical advice
- Tour A sells out in high season, book the early departure
- Power cuts happen; confirm your hotel has a silent generator