Most beautiful places to visit in the Philippines(2)

Batanes

Batanes offers an escape like nowhere else in the country. Perched at the northernmost tip of the Philippines, Batanes is surrounded by endless picturesque landscapes of rolling hills, the sky, and sea. A tranquil, slowed-down way of life is enjoyed by the locals, who are also known for their pleasant and amiable nature. Locals are also proud of their province’s virtually non-existent crime rate. In fact, a popular place in Batanes is the “Honesty Cafe”, where a small store and self-service cafe stands unmanned. Customers come in, take what they need, and they are simply trusted to leave the correct amount at an allocated cash box.

Siargao (Surf Capital)

Gaining more and more popularity in recent years is the country’s “surf capital” of Siargao. Strategically located along the country’s eastern coast, Siargao receives strong winds and currents that flow in steadily from the Pacific Ocean. To the delight of surfers, this gives the island solid swells they can enjoy, including the famous Cloud 9.