jewels situated at the end those Take surfing lessons less travelled roads. It has been in Go island hopping to Daku, the radar for quite a while now but has only gained popularity among Guyam and Naked Islands surfing enthusiasts. Until most Take a trip to Magpupungko recently, few have set their eyes to beach with natural pools this lone paradise lying Go fishing for marlin and tuna unperturbed in the eastern waters Hike to TakTak Falls in Santa of Mindanao. This hidden paradise Monica might have been overlooked for a Visit the cave in Consuelo very long time but it quickly Take a day tour to Bucas Grande garnered quite a following when Island / to Sohoton Bay people learned that beyond the monstrous waves this island is Enjoy a spa massage at one of the famous for are beautiful lagoons, good hotels in Siargao enchanting cave pools and several gorgeous islands that it is Where to Stay on the Island? now considered as the number one destination for this year and the Siargao Island Siargao is not yet over popular among years to come tourists, but despite this fact, the island has everything for a comfortable stay – Submitted by: Jhiru Kenshin Albarico Beach all-inclusive resorts Cozy small hotels Villas Submitted to: Mrs. Cafes Jeanalyn Evangelista Restaurants and bars with Philippine and European dishes in menu Spas Activities Entertainment and much more Transport in Siargao – How to Move Climate and Around the Island Weather on Siargao is a small island of about 400 km2. Siargao The roads on Siargao are quite good, concrete or gravel. There is almost no If you are an advanced surfer, you public transport on the island. At the should pay special attention to the same time, there’s almost no need for car time of vacation on Siargao. While rental on Siargao – many tourists prefer to rent a bike to move around the island (the the surf season for beginners lasts on cost of renting a bike on Siargao is about Siargao throughout the year, 500 PHP per day, the longer the rental, advanced surfers should know that the lower the cost). Most bikes on Siargao they can enjoy surfing season on the have special hinges for surfboards. The cost of gasoline in Siargao is about 50 PHP island in August and September. The per liter, while bike gasoline consumption climate on Siargao is tropical, with is about 2 liters per 100 km, such high temperatures (average daily traveling is quite economical. In addition temperature on the island is about 30 to bikes, on the island you can rent a bicycle or use public transport – small °C), high humidity and rains buses (minivans), there are no classic throughout the year. large buses on the island. And like on all The driest months on Siargao are March the islands in the Philippines, number 1 and April, at this time of the year, there transport on Siargao is a tricycle. is Philippine summer on the island. In If you are going to swim, snorkel or March and April, not only the waves but surf on Siargao on your own – also the weather on all surf spots on the carefully study the tidal schedule, island are ideal for learning to surf. The season of rain and gusty wind on Siargao the island has strong tides and, last from November to January – accordingly, the sea goes far in low February. At this time of the year, tide traveling around the island may be interrupted by bad weather. So, the best months to visit Siargao are from March to October.