Discover paradise in the Philippines with the best beaches in Siargao island, from Pacifico Beach, a surfers dream, to Naked Island, a small sandbar in the middle of the ocean, we uncover everything you need to know about Siargao’s best beaches. The surfing capital of the Philippines has become more popular in recent years for all the right reasons, boasting attractions for all types of travellers.
Whether you’re looking to learn to surf, grab a sunset drink or relax in the most beautiful water you’ve ever seen, we’ve got you covered, let’s dive into the best beaches in Siargao.
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Best Beaches Siargao Island
Alegria Beach Siargao: Best Swimming Beach
Perhaps one of the quietest beaches on Siargao when we visited, Alegria Beach boasts crystal clear blue water, white sand, tropical palm trees and shaded kubos for rent. Although not a surfing beach, you can cool off in the shallow waters and relax on the hot sands while admiring the Filipino coastline, perfect for a quiet day on the north of the island. This is one of the best swimming beaches on the island and overall our favourite beach on Siargao. Location 📌
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Secret Beach Siargao (Guiwan Beach)
A short 15 minute drive from the bustling hub of General Luna brings you to Secret Beach on the south coast of Siargao. Due to the close proximity from the busiest area of the island, this beach is not so secret and you can expect other tourists to find their way there too, best visited mid-tide due to shallow water at low tide but little beach at high tide. Secret Beach is also a popular surf break for beginners! Location 📌
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Magpupungko Beach & Rock Pools: Most Famous Beach In Siargao
Just next door to the famous Magpupungko Tidal and Rock Pools is an empty white sand beach lined with coconut trees, bars and restaurants. With most people clustering the rock pools you will most likely have the beach to yourself! We recommend visiting the pools at high tide, cliff jump, bathe and explore the wildlife, then once you’re done head over to the beach. Location 📌
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Doot Beach Siargao
With shallow waters and not much sand, this isn’t Siargao’s best beach in our opinion, however it’s worth the visit, grab a towel and sit under the palm trees that line the shore. You can also hire a kayak and explore the nearby mangroves by boat, a perfect way to spend the morning relaxing. Visit at high tide for the best experience. Location 📌
Get driven around the island on a Siargao Land Tour, a local will take you to all of the hot spots!
Pacifico Beach Siargao: Another Famous Beach In Siargao For Surf
Siargao is known as the surfing capital of the Philippines and the town of Pacifico in the north of the island embodies that message perfectly. As soon as you pull into the town you will be greeted by a row of scooters parked at Pacifico Beach and local surfers offering board rentals and lessons. With world-class waves for both beginners and intermediate level surfers, it’s a must-visit beach on your trip. Crystal clear blue water, white sand, picture perfect palm trees and incredible vibes, Pacifico Beach has it all! This is one of our favourite beaches in Siargao! Location 📌
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General Luna Beach
General Luna is by far the busiest place on Siargao and the most popular hub for tourism, however the beach doesn’t receive much attention. Although it’s definitely not the best beach to swim at, there are some nice beach clubs along the front with bed chairs and pools. If you’re looking for something local near your hotel in General Luna then this is it, perfect for not having to ride a scooter or hire a driver to get to, we recommend visiting at high tide. Location 📌
If you don’t drive a scooter, then this Budget Land Tour is a perfect way to explore the island
Cloud 9 Beach: Best Surfing Beach In Sairgao
Famous for the best waves on the island, Cloud 9 beach is why Siargao is called the surfing capital of the Philippines! The boardwalk sticks out into the ocean, giving spectators a great view of the professionals riding waves and doing tricks. The beach is lined with bars and restaurants and is a great spot for sunset, you can also rent a board or get surfing lessons along the beach, what an amazing place to learn! This is perhaps the most popular of all the island beaches in Siargao. Location 📌
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Corregidor Island Beaches
Yet another picture perfect Siargao beach, Corregidor Island can be visited as part of the Naked, Daku & Guyam Island Hopping Tour however can also be done on its own. This island is much bigger than the others, with pebble beaches and white sand beaches; as with the other islands on the tour, the surrounding waters are rich with sea life and the ocean crystal clear. Location 📌
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Kawhagan Island Sandbar
Located off of the west coast of Siargao, Kawhagan Beach is part of the day trips to Sugba Lagoon, a vibrant blue water lagoon surrounded by pristine mangrove forest. You’ll most likely visit Kawhagan Sandbar at low tide, allowing you to walk along it and hang out in the shallows. Location 📌
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Naked Island
Another sandbar and an absolutely epic beach! Naked island is commonly part of the boat trips to Naked, Daku & Guyam, surrounded by beautiful coral reefs, you can snorkel, relax and swim in the crystal clear blue water. Location 📌
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Daku Island Beach
One of Siargao island beaches Daku is paradise on earth! This stunning island is filled with picture perfect palm trees and the most beautiful clear water you’ll ever come across, the captain of the boat trip usually gives tourists a couple of hours to explore Daku Island which is more than enough. Location 📌
Guyam Island Beach
The final stop on the Naked, Daku & Guyam Island Hopping Tour and by this point you’ll have probably had enough sun for the day, but you can never have enough of these beautiful beaches. A small island in the middle of the ocean, surrounded by a reef with a small coconut forest in the middle, it’s as if this was part of a movie set! Location 📌
Summary of Siargao’s Best Beaches
- Best sunbathing beaches: Alegria Beach, Pacifico Beach, General Luna Beach & any of the boat tours
- Best swimming beaches: Alegria Beach
- Best surf beaches: Doot Beach, Secret Beach, Pacifico Beach, General Luna
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How To Get To Siargao?
The most popular way to get to Siargao is by flight, we recommend using a flight price aggregator such as Trip.com to find the best prices before booking
Alternatively, if you’re on a budget you can get an overnight ferry to Surigao City (8 hours) and then another ferry onto Siargao (1 hour). This is a much longer travel journey however a good option if you want to avoid the expensive flights.
We recommend using 12Go to book Ferries & Busses, also Rome2Rio for all of your travel planning needs in Asia.
How To Get To Cloud 9/General Luna From The Airport?
To get to Cloud 9 and General Luna from the airport, your best bet for a solo traveller is in a shared van for ₽375, this will drop you off on the main road where you need to be.
Alternatively, for small groups a tricycle is the cheapest option which should cost roughly ₽600 which works out cheaper when split between 2 or 3.
For families, we recommend a private taxi which should be the fastest and most comfortable option however expect to pay around ₽2k.
Booking Transport From Sayak Airport ahead of time can be a smart idea in-case multiple planes land at the same time
Best Places To Eat In Siargao
Mama’s Grill – a local favourite for budget friendly grilled meats and seafood, all cooked fresh!
Kurvada – very popular spot that serves a buffet style of local dishes, we highly recommend going early when it’s all fresh
Kermit Siargao – wood-fired pizza oven and laid-back vibes
Bravo Restaurant – stunning beachfront restaurant which comes at a cost
Best Places To Stay Siargao
Siargao has lots of accommodation whether you’re looking for a surf school, a luxury resort or a budget hostel you’ll be able to find somewhere.
We recommend staying in the main hub of General Luna as this is where most of the restaurants are located, as well as easy access to most of Siargao’s best tourist attractions. If you want to get away from the crowds you could head up north and stay in Pacifico, which is the northern hub of the island best known for being home to some of Siargao’s best surf spots.
Best Places To Stay In Siargao
$ Budget
Dream Catcher Nipas
A great place in the hustle and bustle of General Luna that is affordable if you’re on a budget. Equipped with a kitchen that you can use and friendly hosts. We stayed here for 5 nights.
$$ Mid-Range
La Boheme Boutique
This boutique glamping experience is one of the most beautiful on the island. With shared dorms available as well as private rooms, it has something for everyone.
$$$ High-End
Siargao Bleu Resort
Luxury meets island life here at this sea front resort in the heart of the surfing capital in the Philippines. With a huge pool and sea views this is a great luxury choice.
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Tips For Travelling Siargao
If you’re visiting Siargao here’s our top travel tips:
- Stay in the General Luna and Cloud 9 area to be amongst the beautiful chaos and be in walkable distance from the best bars & restaurants.
- There’s lots to do for non-surfers on the island, don’t forget to try out the Siargao Wake Park!
- When getting around the Philippines in a tuk-tuk, tricycle or taxi, agree on a price upfront and try to have the right change handy.
- Use an E-sim like Airalo to stay connected and remove the hassle of a physical SIM, don’t rely on Wi-Fi as the island has frequent blackouts.
- Go on the 3 island tour to see the true beauty Siargao has to offer, it’s not all about surfing after all…
- For the surfers, hire a scooter with a surf rack and visit Siargao’s best surf spots
