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anglao Island is a favorite haunt
of divers and has a number of
dive sites around it. It is also a
jumping off point for dive safaris,
trips to Balicasag, Cabilao,
Pamilacan and Maolboal, dolphin
watching tours, trips to the
Chocolate Hills and a number of
other activities.
Alona Beach is the hotspot here.
Somewhat crowded with hotels and

dive shops, the beach is a hangout

for divers and snorkelers but can

have quite a bit of boat traffic so a

safer option might be to take a trip

to a less active dive or snorkel site

rather than always be on the

lookout for boats off Alona.

There are a variety of great

restaurants right on the beach.

Pizza joints, Swiss, Italian, Thai and

Filipino dishes are all available.

Although there are a lot of divers

and dive shops, Alona Beach is not

generally known for crazy nightlife.

It can be a quiet, romantic place at

night. Restaurants set up candle-lit

tables on the beach and couples

and groups gather to eat good food

and listen to live acoustic music

right on the beach.

Divers going to Alona Beach, can

arrange pick up at the Tagbilaran

airport or pier.

Panglao

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