Top Things to do in El Nido
10 Nature & Parks in El Nido That You Shouldn't Miss
Why settle for a beachfront hotel when you can stay right over the ocean in a cottage on stilts? And why settle for any old dive site when you can snorkel in an orchid-walled lagoon? El Nido is known as the Philippines' last frontier, and if you're looking for magnificent beaches in an unspoiled setting, it's a perfect place for you to vacation.
Restaurants in El Nido
1. Entalula Island
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 210 reviews
Reviewed By sstaley - Brentwood, United Kingdom
It's a pretty big island so I guess this depends on which part of the island your boatman takes you. We enjoyed the view and having a part of the island all to ourselves. It's a great place to snorkel as well. There were lots of corals and it was beaming with marine life…
2. Snake Island (Vigan Island)
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4.5 based on 557 reviews
Reviewed By alberthazan45 - Haifa, Israel
A very special island where in low water, you just can walk inside the water to the island in front,,, Very special island,,it is a must, particularly in afternoon, during low tide.
3. Marimegmeg Beach
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4.5 based on 238 reviews
Reviewed By llauraa- - Helsinki, Finland
If I would come to El Nido one more time I would probably stay at Marimegmeg. A 10min tricycle ride from El Nido Town is this really nice and lively beach with tempting beach bars, nice restaurants and even a few clothing stores. I would highly recommend the combination we had: taking a zipline that ends just near the beach, having happy hour cocktails and watching sunset and later having a dinner in The Nesting table within a short climb from the beach. Perfection!
4. Ipil Beach
5. Simizu Island
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4.5 based on 249 reviews
Reviewed By solmaz_mehdizadeh - Mississauga, Canada
Simizu Island is located right between Miniloc Island on the north and Inatula Island on the south, and is part of the El Nido Tour A. Tourists taking Tour A will have their lunch here on the beach. The lunch consists of rice, seafood, watermelon, bananas, and vegetables, perfect to regain your strength and relax from the voyage. We really had a great time there. For sure, I wanna to visit again.
6. Payong-Payong Beach
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4.5 based on 44 reviews
Reviewed By eloiseind3rdworld - Quezon City, Philippines
This was our stop for lunch during our tour. We ate at the beach and swam around the place. It is small and the place gives off a very deserted island feel. Lots of photo opportunities here.
7. Hidden Beach
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4.5 based on 536 reviews
Reviewed By oliveolc - Ontario, Canada
Go ahead, pack and fly to the Islands of the Philippines! Two ways to get to El Nido from Manila: A direct flight from Manila to El Nido or a flight from Manila to Puerto Princesa, once landed in Puerto Princesa, it is quite the drive to El Nido (private van about 5-6 hours). Once in El Nido there are various companies that offer island hopping tours. TripAdvisor or your hotel can help you find a good operator. The prices of the tour are widely standard… but wait, ask if there is an extra cost i.e. eco-fee, kayak, etc. Going to see the Hidden Beach was quite a journey. You take Tour C from one of the El Nido Hopping Tours (Tours ABCD). When the tour boat gets to the island and docks, you first have to swim or float in some deep water (to get to the hidden beach), then upon reaching the shallow water you can start walking in the most calm, clear and warm water you can ever imagine… keep walking (if you wish, start snorkeling) until you get to this most amazing and pristine beauty of the hidden beach of this island. Once in the hidden beach, step back, relax on the white sandy beach and crystal clear ocean water and enjoy the amazing nature until you hear the horn of your boat warning you that it is time to go and do more island hopping. Absolute BEAUTY! A MUST see and make a memory!
8. Tapiutan Beach
9. Star Beach
10. Dilumacad Island
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4.5 based on 70 reviews
Reviewed By sstaley - Brentwood, United Kingdom
The island looks like a helicopter from afar – very unique island in Bacuit Bay. Great atmosphere very laid back & relax – perfect place to chill out & unwind. Perfect place for swimming, gentle waves and clean water – the whole island is untouched.
