Matinloc Island of Palawan

Matinloc Island of Palawan

There are lot of wonderful places in the Philippines and Matinloc Island of palawan is one them. You can't escape the wonderful scenery of this perfect island.

Matinloc Island, the longest slim island in El Nido, has a secret beach, which is a pocket of white sand beach at the corner of a sinkhole,that is inaccessible by boat and surrounded by steep rock walls. To reach it, divers must swim underwater through a narrow crevice in a rock wall. At noon, the sun streams in through the opening, allowing a play of light and shadow against its limestone walls.

There is nothing more interesting than visiting a shrine in the middle of sea in El Nido. Hidden by towering karst cliffs on the western coast of Matinloc Island, Matinloc Shrine in El Nido, ‪Palawan‬ was built in 1982 and subsequently abandoned. Tourists are allowed to make a stop here for the view.

Matinloc Shrine is one of the many remarkable attractions to visit when doing Tour C. Matinloc comes from a Cuyunin word matinlo which means beautiful in English. In fact, the beauty of the island is also appreciated from above as it forms a heart when seen in an aerial view.

El Nido Stairs

El Nido Stairs

Palm Trees in Pinagbuyutan Island

Palm Trees in Pinagbuyutan Island

Pinagbuyutan Island is a secluded beach and a 370 meters high, almost vertical limestone cliffs. A massive rock of an island. The white sand beach shimmers at the base of the limestone island towering high above everything else in the Bacuit Bay.

El Nido‬ have standardized its island hopping packages when you can select from A,B,C,D. Each one is designed to be a unique experience. One of the highlights of tour B which is primarily a snorkeling tour is the island of Pinagbuyutan and its coral gardens.

Cadlao Lagoon by Anderson Image

Cadlao Lagoon

Cadlao Lagoon is one of the best lagoon in the group of islands around El Nido vicinity because of the complete and packaged recreational combination of a lagoon, beach and a snorkeling area. You will be amazed by its sedimentary rock formation around the lagoon as if it is the nature’s fortress of its beautiful and serene location. Enjoy walking on the soft and long sand of Balinaod Beach and take your lunch at Pasandigan Beach.

Photo by Anderson Image

Lagen Island Resort

Lagen Island Resort in El Nido, Palawan.

El Nido Resort's Lagen Island, in Northern Palawan, Philippines, is a beautiful private island resort that is surrounded by forest and limestone cliffs. Lagen Island Resort is located in Bacuit Bay in the town of El Nido, Northern Palawan, Philippines. It also is great for diving, with 20 diving sites easily accessible from the island. Set in a marine reserve, Lagen Island is surrounded by sheer limestone cliffs and pristine waters. Its numerous coves are ideal for snorkeling and other marine sports

Entalula Island by Dex Baldon

Entalula Island

Entalula Island is a pristine Palawan province of the Philippines includes the El Nido Resorts and the private Entalula Island. The incredibly beautiful seascapes and landscapes feature gorgeous beaches, and limestone cliffs. Travelers can tour the lagoon, visit caves, enjoy water sports, or kick back in a guest cottage on stilts to gaze out over the crystalline ocean. The waters offer some of the world’s best diving, with rich colorful coral and tropical fish.

Entalula Island, twenty minutes by boat from El Nido town. This little paradise island offers an unspoiled beach surrounded by bizarre limestones. Entalula Island embodies an ideal tropical getaway. The powder-fine white sand, a source of joy for many, is perfect for picnics and satisfying naps on hammocks. To its west and south sides are interesting dive sites plus limestone cliffs, which are a natural playground for rock climbers.

Photo by Dex Baldon

Seven Commandos Beach

Seven Commandos Beach

Big Lagoon in El Nido

Big Lagoon in El Nido

Matinloc Shrine

Matinloc Shrine in El Nido, Palawan

Matinloc Shrine is a religious site located on Matinloc Island, one of the islands in El Nido, Palawan, Philippines. It is also known as the Shrine of Our Lady of Matinloc or the Shrine of the Blessed Virgin Mary.

The shrine was built in 1982 by a wealthy family who bought the island and claimed to have found a hidden treasure there. The treasure was believed to be part of the Yamashita gold, a stash of looted wealth from World War II.

The shrine consists of a concrete building with a statue of the Virgin Mary, a gazebo with an image of Jesus Christ, and a small port. The building also has a viewing deck that offers a panoramic view of the surrounding islands and sea

Secret Beach

Secret Beach in El Nido, Palawan

The Secret Beach in El Nido is a piece of paradise concealed by the cliffs and is only accessible through a narrow crevice. One has to swim through this opening to reach this place, shining even under the shade created when the sun kisses the cliffs. Legend has it that this beach inspired author Alex Garland to write his novel 'The Beach.'

Photo by Rod Ruales

Lagen Island

Lagen Island Resort in El Nido Resorts Lagen Island is a tropical hideaway set in a cove and fringed by a lush forest.It is the most luxurious resort in the area and it provides facilities and services that discerning leisure travelers require.

Photo by Jonathan Ramael

Lets Travel to El Nido

Lets travel to El Nido, Palawan, Philippines