Camotes Island Attractions

Camotes Island Attractions If your dream holiday is about lying in a hammock surrounded by gorgeous white sand beaches, this could be the place for you! One of the best beaches to see is Santiago Bay with its stunning beauty. Beautiful Bakhaw Beach located near Esperanza on Pacijan Island is one of the islands’ lesser known beaches. Lake Danao is a fresh water lake and the largest in the Visayas there you can enjoy its peaceful surroundings. There are 2 small caves to discover, Timubo Cave on Pacijan Island (the island where most of the resorts are located) and Bukilat Cave (10 P entry) on Poro Island. Timubo Cave (15P entry) has a small cavern filled with water that can be swum in. For those who like a bit of trekking, Panganuron Falls (Poro Island) is a 1.6 km hike (around 30 minutes) on a not too good marked trail. Buho Rock is a small spot on a cliff that has cottages and (although rocky) a nice place for a swim or snorkel. It’s not very large and tends to dry up in summer. Tulang Island has a small sandy white beach 5 minutes boat ride from Pacijan Island, you can catch a boat across for 10 p each way. The Camotes is a great place to hire a car and go exploring the islands. Festivals Soli-Soli Festival in San Francisco (3rd weekend in March) named after a plant which is abundant around Lake Danao (used in handicrafts) The street dancing revolves around the Soli- Soli.