Top Tourist Destinations in Eastern Samar

DESTINATIONS IN EASTERN SAMAR

Eastern Samar is a province of the Philippines in Samar Island blessed with surreal tourist spots and promising eco-tourism destinations. Hidden in the forested lands of the province are its enchanting caves and majestic waterfalls. Furthermore, off the coasts of the province facing the Pacific Ocean are the beautiful islands with white sand beaches, rock formations and surrounding seas teeming with marine life. Read More: http://touristspotsfinder.com/2017/09/top-10-tourist-spots-in-eastern-samar/

ABCD Beach

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The best surfing on Calicoan Island is at ABCD Beach, named after the four reef breaks along this coast, and also after ‘Advance Base Construction Depot’, which is one for the WWII buffs. It has great left- and right-handed reef breaks between June and October. Read More: https://www.lonelyplanet.com/philippines/attractions/abcd-beach/a/poi-sig/1502590/357304

Amandaraga Falls

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Amandaraga is one spectacular waterfall! After about an hour and a half of trekking from the jumpoff point, I was able to reach this towering falls. Though unclear where it got its name, “daraga”in Waray means “maiden” and my tour guide, Kuya Juijean said that the falls might have derived its name here. The river system running from the falls is long and wide, and the force of its waters as it falls down from the top is strong. This is said to make the basin near the waterfall itself very deep. Read More: https://kotheexplorer.com/2018/02/16/exploring-eastern-samar-province-of-beauty-and-resiliency/

Ando Island

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Ando Island is located northeast of Borongan Bay, just 2 kilometers off the coast of Borongan City. It has an area of 1.1, almost twice larger compared to Divinubo Island, sorrounded by coral sand and rocky cliffs. Settlement is located at the northwest point of the island. Read More: http://borongancitygallery.blogspot.com/2015/05/

Ban-awan Falls

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The jump-off point going to Ban-awan Falls is just a quick 10-minute habal-habal ride from Lawaan town proper. The hike normally takes 1 to 1.5 hours, however after the onslaught of typhoon Yolanda, it is said that the hike now takes up to 4 hours. Despite this, Ban-awan Falls is still one of the most beautiful if not the most beautiful waterfalls in Eastern Visayas, thus including it in your itinerary is highly recommended. Read More: https://easternsamar.gov.ph/ban-awan-falls/

Calicoan Island

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Known as the “Sleeping beauty of Eastern Samar”. Most of us did not know that this island is a stretch of white sand beach and crystal blue waters. Some tourists that already know the place come to Calicoan island for surfing and vacation. Local government officials are proud of Calicoan, located in Guiuian town, because they foresee the island to be one of the most popular tourist destinations in the country in the near future. Guiuan, Eastern Samar is located at the southernmost tip of the third largest island (Samar) in the Philippine archipelago. It is where Calicoan Island lays, also known as the “Surfer’s Paradise”. With its rugged landscape,tropical forests, wonderful lagoons, breathtaking white beaches, crystal clear water, and magnificent sunlight, Calicoan is a must see for the nature lover, adventurous traveler, deep-sea fisherman, and intrepid surfer. Read More: http://www.cityfine.com/calicoan.html

Canhugas Natural Park

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Canhugas comes from a root word “hugas” which means to wash. During the ancient times, fishermen were observed to be visiting the site to wash their caught fishes before going home. Today, Canhugas Nature Park is a good place for those men and women who wishes to move on before 2017 starts by letting the pain be washed through the appreciation of nature’s work of art.

With the 2 hours and 30 minutes travel from Tacloban, a good place to visit this holiday seasons is the pride of Hernani Eastern Samar, the Canhugas Nature Park. Read More: https://dyaryodebyahe.blogspot.com/2017/04/canhugas-nature-park-hernani-eastern.html

Church of the Immaculate Conception

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One of the most beautiful and majestic Catholic churches in Eastern Visayas is the Immaculate Conception Church in Guiuan, Eastern Samar. The Immaculate Conception Church was first built in the 1630s. Then during the 18th century, it was rebuilt using stones. Father Manuel Valverde further renovated the church starting in 1844. A new convent was erected in 1872. After the Second World War, a new rectory was built. The most awesome about the Immaculate Conception Church are the shells and corals that adorned the church, maybe the only one of its kind in the Philippines. Read More: http://harrybalais.com/2013/01/nct-immaculate-conception-church-in-guiuan-eastern-samar/

Divinubo Island

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Divinubo Island is located near Borongan, the capital of Eastern Samar. The island faces the Pacific Ocean and is surrounded by small islets, white sand beach and clear blue water. One can easily reach Divinubo Island through public boats from Borongan.

Upon reaching the island, visitors will be amazed by the wonderful natural attractions that they will see. They will also see the breathtaking views of the Pacific Ocean. Read More: https://www.vigattintourism.com/tourism/articles/Divinubo-Island-The-Hidden-Paradise-of-Eastern-Samar

Hamorawon Spring

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Hamorawon Spring is a natural spring at the heart of the town of Borongan which is said to be miraculous. This spring as the Boronganons say, is full of legend that whoever takes a bath in this cool spring, especially foreigners, will surely go home with a Boronganon wife. Around this spring is a Spanish built stone wall. Read More: https://www.vigattintourism.com/tourism/articles/Discover-the-Province-of-Eastern-Samar-and-Its-Tourist-Attractions

Homonhon Island

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Homonhon Island is an island located in Guiwan, Eastern Samar. The island played a part in Philippine History. It was the first island which Ferdinand Magellan first set foot on his way to rediscover the Philippines on his expeditions. They were out of food and were forced to make a landing. Since the island was uninhabited that time. It was abundant with food, enough to supply their whole voyage and the story goes on… Read More: https://iamawesomazing.wordpress.com/2014/07/17/homonhon-island-guiwan-eastern-samar/

Linao Cave

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Linao Cave – There is a very cold and not too much salty water inside. It is best for swimming especially in summer. The water is clear when it is high tide and if you are the first comer of the day.

On Holy week, folks in different barangay not far away from the cave, are gathered each other to go in Linao, to have some fun and to swim. Elders said that on holy week the insects or any kind of dangerous creatures are dead and that’s why it is safe to go there. They also believe that there is a passage, a hole under the water through the ocean. Read More: http://linaocave.blogspot.com/2017/02/linao-cave-aerial-view-i-want-to-be.html

Minasangay Island Marine Ecological Park and Resort

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Minasangay Island is not an actual island. It is a marine eco-park & resort that can be found in Balangkayan, Eastern Samar. It is mostly known for the conservation of reefs and sea turtles. Once you are there in their beach, you’ll be able to see different fishes freely swimming. Some were small, some were big, and some were colourful. If you are lucky enough, you just might even spot an octopus hidding behind the stones. Read More: http://hellomikan.blogspot.com/2018/01/hidden-treasures-of-eastern-samar.html

Pearl Island

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Pearl Island can be reached via a 30-minute boat ride from the main coast of Guiuan, Eastern Samar. As you know, the Visayas is home to specialized academic and research institutions on aquaculture and marine sciences. Pearl Island belongs to such category being a BFAR research center on pearl culture.

It’s a quaint little island, so small you can traverse it from coast to coast in less than 5 minutes. There is no electricity on the island. Only hammocks and swings, a couple of picnic tables and a one-storey structure that serves as office and housing for research staff. Read More: https://nanayisms.wordpress.com/2010/03/19/pearl-island/

Saint Anthony of Padua Church

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Saint Anthony of Padua Church or commonly known as Sulangan Chruch is one of the famous churches in Eastern Samar. The church is made known by the locals and believers as the sacred place where those who pray for impossible prayers shall be granted such as healing for incurable disease and asking for materials things. This good news spread in the nearby towns and every Sunday is full of people from those who just want to give thanks to the Lord, students praying for board exams to those praying for healing among others. Saint Anthony of Padua is the patron saint of the church. Read More: https://touristspotsfinder.com/eastern-samar-tourist-spots/

Sohoton Cave

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This is one of the main attractions of Sohoton National Park. The entrance of the cave is parabolic-arc-shaped and with the height of fifty (50) meters. The cathedral-like entrance chamber of the cave is definitely inviting with its fantastic view outside and the cool breeze emanating from the cave. The flat door is about 20 meters by 50 meters

Spiky-shaped and other shape of stalactite will be observed in its ceiling and wall. From the cave you can see a natural swimming pool where most of the tourists loved to swim and do the binge eating after. Read More: http://basey6720.blogspot.com/2012/05/sohoton-national-park-basey-samar.html#.WKqd8n_IJpY

Suluan Island

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Suluan Island is a small island that lies east of Leyte Gulf, near Homonhon Island and Calicoan Island. Suluan Island was the first-ever landing place of Ferdinand Magellan’s armada after their 98-day Pacific crossing although Samar was their first land sighting. They then next dropped anchor at Homonhon Island, where they spent a week with the natives, and then to Limasawa, where the first ever Christian mass was held March 31, 1521. The name of the Suluan Island might have been derived from the Sulu people, from the word Suluan or Suan meaning to light the lamp or candle. Suluan is also name to the people living in the Sulu Archipelago, the Tausug together with the ethnic tribes here. The term “sulu” means a torch, the one used to give light since the island of “Suluan” functions as a lighthouse island in that part of the Pacific Ocean. Read More: https://www.vigattintourism.com/tourism/articles/The-Historical-Islands-of-Eastern-Samar

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