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Visit El Nido, a dream archipelago in the Philippines

Visit El Nido on the island of Palawan, a very popular place in the Philippines

Beauty El Nido , on the island of Palawan, is almost surreal: beaches of white sand not to end, crystal clear waters and a submarine world that will cut you breath! A destination that really looks like paradise.

A beauty as there is no elsewhere

It is actually not the village of El Nido even that is beautiful (although it is quiet and nice), but the environment and the breathtaking view of the marine landscape. In the morning, people leave. Bangka ( Typical Philippine boats) to explore nearby islands and lagoons, plunge into crystal clear waters and discover caves and hidden beaches. And here I don't sell you the destination as in the guides: El Nido is really magical , and you will not want to leave the place. el nido

El Nido se deserve

Yes, this paradise deserves. It is indeed difficult to arrive at El Nido , but once on site, we forget everything. To get to the island of Palawan, you have to take a plane to Puerto Princesa . Before the airport, you will find mini-buses (or vans) to take you to El Nido . It takes about 5 hours. By bus, it will take at least 7 hours. The roads are not in good condition but some sections begin to see the day. The Filipinos understood that the island had great potential and that it was necessary to welcome the tourist as it should be. After a long day in transport, El Nido You'll be amazed... el nido

Why is such a small village so attractive?

It was a time when El Nido was a small dormant town on the northern tip of the city. Palawan and which was relatively unknown to foreign tourists. In the 1980s, the place became a popular tourist destination worldwide for its superb diving spots , his white sand beaches and its steep cliffs limestone, surrounded by turquoise crystalline waters, lagoons, waterfalls and caves. El Nido has become the gateway to the most beautiful natural wealth of Asia: Archipelago of Bacuit .

El Nido is not only a tropical paradise, it is a place not like others. With a breathtaking view of nature, on and under the sea, El Nido has one of the most beautiful marine landscapes of the earth and in any case one of the most colorful. el nido

El Nido, source of inspiration and freedom

Have you seen the movie or read the book "La Plage"? Author Alex Garland wrote his bestseller while living in El Nido. Although the story of the film takes place in Thailand, it was in El Nido and its magnificent islands that Garland drew its inspiration. Finally, the production chose to shoot the film on the island of Koh Phi Phi , and it may not be worse when you see mass tourism that there is today on it...

What to do in El Nido?

You can’t leave El Nido without exploring the archipelago! It's impossible! El Nido offers 4 different types of tours and each of them visit different places. We call them Tower A, B, C, and D . If you only have time to make one or two, choose the Tour A or C . Both are amazing. The price of these tours increases every year, but count between 15 and 20 € per day with meals, renting the Bangka, and renting the mask, tuba and palms. Do not hesitate to rent a private Bangka if you are at least 4, so you have more flexibility in your itinerary.

If spending your day (or week) at sea doesn’t enchant you too much, think about renting a motorcycle and going for a day on the roads and roads around El Nido. Ask for a map with the different possible routes to where you will rent your bike. el nido

Where to sleep in El Nido?

Now El Nido has a wide range of hotels with prices ranging from very affordable to expensive. For such a destination, I advise you to take a minimum of comfort. The prices will not be high. Check rates and availability of El Nido hotels on this Compare hotels . Also, remember that El Nido is not the only one town of the Palawan Archipelago .

How do I get to El Nido?

If there is an airport in El Nido, only one company operates flights and it is not at all regular or affordable. However, to Puerto Princesa you will find a wider choice of flights from Manila, Cebu, and other major cities in the Philippines. If you take it well, you will have cheap flights. You should at any cost check flights Skyscanner . There are regular indoor flights at about 1,000 PHP (16€!).

If you liked El Nido, you should read the following: in Bohol, Chocolate Hills and diving in Balicasag . El Nido

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Amelia Hall

Amelia Hall

I'm Amelia Hall, a curious soul on a perpetual quest for adventure. Life's journey is my muse, from traversing remote trails to immersing myself in local cultures. Each new destination unveils a unique story, and I'm here to narrate those tales for you. My aim is to awaken your wanderlust, sharing insights, tips, and the magic of exploration. Together, let's embark on this captivating odyssey, discovering the world's hidden gems and forging unforgettable memories.

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