Panglao Island, Bohol, is home to an estimated 7,000 expats from around the world and hosts around 1 million tourists each year. There are large resorts (of 1,000+ rooms), hundreds of restaurants, and activities to suite all needs.
Bohol is known for it’s one-of-a kind scuba diving. You can find reef sharks, dolphins, turtles, and more. For those who prefer to stay above sea level, island-hopping is a fun activity that you can do by just hiring a banka boat captain and visiting Balicasag Island, Pamilacan Island, or Virgin Island.
If you like nightlife, the boardwalk of Alona Beach is always a busy and a fun time where tourists and locals like to mingle.
Alona Beach
Bohol’s famous beach has tons of restaurants, hotels and bars. You can rent a jetski or go parasailing during the day. At night the restaurants and bars are hopping and entertaining.
Putt Putt and Driving Range
If you like to golf, Panglao Island has a driving range and a putt putt mini golf course.
Petanque – Bocci
Let loose with your friends and play a fun (competitive) game of petanque, or as we say in English, Bocci ball.
Scuba Diving & Snorkeling
Bohol is a favorite PADI destination known for it’s coral reefs, Reef shark and dolphin sightings. We have some of the best diving and snorkeling spots in the Philippines!
Live Music
Filipinos are natural born musicians, and love to sing (karaoke). There are a ton of live bands playing at various bars and restaurants throughout Panglao Island.
The Most Beautiful White Sand Beaches
Besides Alona, there are many other white sand beaches throughout Panglao Island including San Isidro Beach just a 5 minute walk from Bohol Jewel Residences.
Bohol Social Club
Do you want to bring ocean-front dining, friends, and a cool atmosphere together in Bohol? Look no further than Bohol Social Club. Featuring a gym, pool, and members-only events, this is for those who must be on the list.
Caves and Waterfalls
Bohol has some amazing caves and waterfalls including Hinagdanan Cave on Panglao Island, Pangas Falls and Camugao Falls on the main Island of Bohol.
Fine Dining
Panglao has many fine restaurants to meet the most demanding tastes. Many of the large resorts have great restaurants including Paprika, Oceanica, Christina’s (Hennan) and The Pearl Restaurant at Linaw Resort. Also some Italian favorites include Giuseppe, Sicily and Toto e Peppino. The entire Alona area has dozens of restaurants and bar within walking distance.