Philippines Panglao Island

Panglao is a fourth income class municipality in the province of Bohol, Philippines. The primary tourist attraction of Panglao are its white sandy beaches, of which Alona Beach is the most famous and most developed. Alona Beach is about 1,500m long, lined with palm trees, resorts, and shops. Panglao is renowned for snorkeling and dive sites such as Doljo Beach, Garden Eels, Arco Point, Kalipayan, Napaling, and Puntod. The island's southern portion is ringed with reefs that are relatively narrow and shallow (5m to 6m) with submarine cliffs plunging to depths of 33m to 56m. Tours can readily be arranged to further dive sites, including Balicasag and Pamilacan islands.