Two PH Beaches Voted Among 50 Best in the World
(SPOT.ph) In case you need further proof that our beaches are among the best in the world, here you go. A new global list just named beaches in Palawan and Romblon among the World’s 50 Best Beaches, and you may just want to include them in what’s left of your summer itinerary.
The World’s 50 Best Beaches, an annual list that gets travelers and “Beach Ambassadors” to vote on their favorite shores, has just named Entulala Beach in Palawan and Bon Bon Beach in Romblon as two of the world’s finest. They join other destinations that travelers love including Trunk Bay in the US Virgin Islands, which topped the list, Cala Mariolu in Italy on second place, and Meads Bay in Anguilla, coming in third.
Why these Philippine beaches got the vote
If you’re wondering why other popular destinations in the Philippines didn’t make the cut, like perhaps a beach in Boracay or Siargao, it’s because criteria for voting put a premium on seclusion and relative quiet in the beaches selected. And based on this, the two Luzon beaches trumped all other shores in the country.
The annual voting measures nominated beaches based on the following qualities, according to its website:
- Unique
- Wildlife
- Untouched
- Soundtrack of Nature
- Easy to Enter
- Often Calm Water
- Not Too Crowded
- Frequently Idyllic
Enthralled in Entulala
Entulala Beach in El Nido, Palawan placed 4th on the list. PHOTO BY Department of Tourism (Facebook)
The list called Entulala Beach “Palawan’s overlooked slice of heaven.” You will find yourself tulala—as in enthralled—by the white sand beach set against limestone cliffs- a signature of the province’s prized coves. Its irresistible clear and calm waters are great for some undersea exploration, where visitors will enjoy the sight of coral reefs.
It is “never crowded,” according to the list, as it is accessible only by boat, making it a peaceful retreat from El Nido’s other tourist-flocked shores.
“This beach is less frequented than others in the area, offering visitors a chance to escape the usual tourist spots and truly immerse themselves in nature,” the list said.
The Department of Tourism celebrated Entulala’s inclusion on the list, calling on travelers to “see for yourself” why it’s among the world’s best.
“Entalula Beach was voted based on criteria such as unique characteristics, wildlife, untouched nature, soundtrack of nature, ease of water access, calm waters, lack of crowding, and frequency of idyllic conditions,” it said in a Facebook post.
No bars but a sandbar in Bon Bon
Bon Bon Beach in Romblon placed 45th on the list. PHOTO BY Department of Tourism (Facebook)
Meanwhile, Bon Bon Beach in Romblon took 45th place for being “a laid-back undeveloped paradise,” according to the list. Its highlight is a natural sandbar that appears during lowtide, allowing visitors to enjoy the unique experience of walking on a stretch of fine white sand beach that comes and goes.
“Bon Bon Beach on Romblon Island is admired for its unique natural sandbar that stretches out to Bangug Island. Visible during low tide, this sandbar allows visitors to walk across the shallow, clear waters to the neighboring island,” the list said.
The destination is far away from the tourist packs, “so much so that you could have this beach all to yourself,” the citation read.
The tourism department said Bon Bon’s new acclaim “reaffirms the Philippines’ reputation as one of the world’s premier beach destinations.”
In case you’re still planning for a summer getaway this May, you may want to book a trip to these beaches before the crowds come descending.