Interesting Places to Visit in Siquijor Part 6

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INTERESTING PLACES IN SIQUIJOR

We traveled to the Philippines with one dream – finding the perfect beach. Palm-fringed, white sand, pristine turquoise sea. You know, the works. The Philippines were on our radar for ages, after several of our friends visited and posted pictures of stunning beaches, world class dive sites and multicolored sunsets, we simply couldn’t wait.

The day after we finally hopped on the ferry and made the journey to Siquijor. As soon as we set foot on the island we were like ‘that’s it’. This is the kind of place we were looking for. There was a cute pebble beach right next to the ferry landing, with a few houses along the shore, and hills covered in forest. If this is just the harbor, we thought, the rest of the island must be seriously stunning.

Siquijor is famous around the Philippines for being the home of spirits, mysteries and sorcerers practicing voodoo and dark arts. The island was named ‘Isla del Fuego’ (the island of fire) by the Spanish, and Siquijor retains the nickname to this day. The name was related to the eerie glow surrounding the island when the conquistadores arrived, which were in fact in swarms of fireflies blinking in the twilight.

When we got to Coral Cay, the resort where we would be staying, the ‘that’s it’ feeling got even stronger. We were staying in a bungalow barely 20 meters from the beach – which seemed to have been taken straight from my dreams. White, soft sand. Azure wavelets lapping at the shore. Palms bowing at the sea. Hammocks strung between one tree and another. Bangka, traditional Filipino boats, moored in the shallows.

When sunset came, the sky turned multicolored – and every day, the show was different. One day the sky was bright and warm, the same color of a juicy orange. Another day it was blue-purple, streaked with highlighter-pink clouds. One day it was overcast, and the colors were muted – but as the sun approached the horizon it seemed to rip through the clouds, illuminating the shore with beams of light.

Yet, Siquijor will always be a special place, because it was the first time we found the Philippines we were looking for. Over the rest of our month in the country we would fall in love again and again, but Siquijor will always be our first love. Read More: http://www.thecrowdedplanet.com/siquijor-tourist-spots/

Salagdoong Beach

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Want to try cliff diving? Salagdoong Beach is the perfect place to indulge your thrill-seeking self. The blue waters and the beautiful beach create a serene and magical atmosphere for visitors. Although not blessed with fine white sand, Salagdoong Beach boasts breathtaking views of the sunset and an ideal location for holiday goers. Read More: http://insights.looloo.com/siquijor-destinations/

Marelle’s Underwater World Museum

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Our beautiful Marelle’s museum displays our stunning collection of exotic sea shells that are found in the clear tropical waters of the Philippines. There is no place on the planet that has the diversity of shells that the Philippines has. Enjoy the vast diversity of nature from both salt and fresh waters. Sit and relax and watch our flat screen TV, engulfing yourself in video of the Philippines Underwater World. We also have a beautiful postage stamp collection of both fish and marine life from all over the world. We also have many educational displays for you to enjoy.

Phone Number : 011-63-905-221- 6651
E-mail Address : marellesuwwm@gmail.com.
Website : marellesunderwaterworldmuseum.com

Paliton Beach

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Solangon beach opposite Coral Cay was lovely, but when we visited (November) the tide was really low during the day, and it was necessary to grab a kayak and paddle away from the shore to find a good swimming spot. Apparently this issue is prevalent in November and December, while during the rest of the year you can swim no problem.

I asked the lovely staff from Coral Cay if there were any other nearby beaches, and they recommended Paliton, a couple of kilometers down the road. It was a beautiful, secluded crescent of white sand, surrounded by trees, with a few bangka lying in the sand. There was nowhere to eat or drink, and no one else besides us for most of the afternoon – and the sea was considerably deeper than Solangon beach, making swimming much easier. Read More: https://www.thecrowdedplanet.com/siquijor-tourist-spots/