Alona Beach
A white-sand beach about 1.5 km long on the southwest coast of Panglao Island, home to dive shops, restaurants and hotels, and the base camp for Bohol's island-hopping tours.
Alona Beach lies on the south coast of Panglao Island, with fine white sand and clear water. Coral reef sits just offshore, so you can see tropical fish while snorkeling near the surface. The beach is lined with dive centers, seafood restaurants, bars and hotels at every price level, making it the liveliest area on Bohol. It is also the main departure point for island-hopping tours to Balicasag, Virgin Island and dolphin-watching spots. Boatmen on the beach and roadside travel agencies take bookings. In the evenings, barbecue stalls line the beach, and bars offer live music after sunset. Nearby are the quieter Dumaluan Beach and, on Panglao's north coast, mangrove forests and the Honeybee Farm Restaurant. Note: at low tide, the water near shore is shallow, with seagrass and sea urchins. Agree on prices in advance for anything sold on the beach. Street lighting is sparse at night, so ride motorbikes carefully. Getting there: about 10 to 15 minutes by car from Panglao International Airport, and about 30 minutes from Tagbilaran.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Dumaluan Beach
- Panglao Church
- Napaling Reef
- Virgin Island
- Bohol Bee Farm
- Hinagdanan Cave
- Balicasag Island
- Dauis Church