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Philippines
El Nido Tourist Information guide
The El Nido area in Palawan,
Phillipines,
is home to a quite a few beautiful beach resorts. Before we cover some of the
better known resorts there, here is a brief introduction and information about
El Nido.
El Nido is a municipality situated at the northwest of Palawan, a
province of the Philippines in South East Asia. It is slightly more than 400
km (250 miles) to the southwest of Manila,
Phillipine's capital and 240 km (150 miles) northwest of Puerto Princesa City,
the capital of Palawan Province.
El Nido is well known not only for its beautiful beaches and natural
landscape, it is also famous for the harvesting of edible bird's nest of
swiftlets. The swiftlet's nest when made into soup is an Asian delicacy and is
thought to be health enhancing.
El Nido is also a showcase of Palawan's natural geology and diverse
wildlife and has been declared as a protected area which is not surprising
because the area is a wonder of nature with awe inspiring landscape, crystal
clear waters and its relative isolation attracts and captures the imagination
tourists and vistitors.
Kayaking in crystal clear lagoons, mangrove swamp tours, snorkeling,
scuba diving, hill trekking, fishing, bird watching etc are favorite
activities of tourists in El Nido. At present, there are two beach resorts
named after El Nido and they are El Nido Resorts Lagen Island and El Nido
Resorts Miniloc Island. We will take a tour of these two resorts as well as a
few others herebelow.
El Nido Beach Resorts
El Nido Lagen Island Resort - El Nido Lagen Island Resort is a tropical
paradise hideaway nestled smugly in a beach cove and fringed by a lush
tropical rainforest. The resort is located in Bacuit Bay set in a marine
reserve. Its numerous coves are simply great for snorkeling and scuba diving.
Its nearby lush tropical rainforest is home to over 70 species of birds,
some of which are found only in Palawan. Since this the most luxurious resort
in the El Nido area, only the well heeled tourist can afford to enjoy its
luxury.
El Nido Miniloc Island Resort – This resort is also settled in a
cove. However, instead of being fringed by rainforest, it is surrounded by
sheer limestone cliffs.
Tourists get to enjoy their stay in thatched roof cottages with its own
private verandah along a fine white sandy beach lined with swaying coconut
trees.
Lamuro Resort & Spa – This spa resort is located in El Nido
Bay which is about 10 km (4.5) miles from El Nido town and is just 4 km (less
than 2 miles) from the El Nido airport.
Lamuro Resort and spa is nestled in 4.5 hectares (11 acres) of
tropical rainforest along a pristine sandy beach front with clear crystal blue
waters. The marble cliffs that surround this resort is certainly very
impressive.
Just like the Lagen Island Resort, Lamuro is also a
luxury resort with luxurious accommodation, facilities and dining in. The
resort provides travel guides and facilities for snorkeling, scuba
diving, fishing, jet-skiing, cave exploration and horse riding.
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Lamuro Resort and spa is nestled in 4.5 hectares (11 acres) of tropical
rainforest along a pristine sandy beach front with clear crystal blue waters.
The marble cliffs that surround this resort is certainly very impressive.
Just like the Lagen Island Resort, Lamuro is also a luxury resort with
luxurious accommodation, facilities and dining in. The resort provides travel
guides and facilities for snorkeling, scuba
diving, fishing, jet-skiing, cave exploration and horse riding.
Dolarog Beach Resort – This beach resort is situated in palm
grove with a splendid view of the Bacuit sunrise from its beachfront cottages.
Dolarog is small and quiet and is perfect for tourists who want some peace and
quiet relaxation.
Lally and Abet Beach Cottages - Lally and Abet Beach Cottages is
located at the northern edge of El Nino town. This resort of about 32 guest
rooms caters to the more budget conscious tourists with its various
accommodation choices such as with fan or air-con, beachfront or back-terraced
rooms.
This is a very well organized resort and is accredited by the Philippine
Department of Tourism or DOT.
Malapacao Island Retreat -.Malapacao Island Retreat, is about 45
minutes away by boat from El Nido town. This is a retreat for holistic health
conscious tourists and is a heavenly getaway for non-smokers, nature lovers,
vegetarians and whatever holistic health conscious people do.
Resort guests may participate in Qi Gong, Tai Chi and Yoga sessions or
indulge in other therapies such as detoxification and messages. Guests can
also take a stroll across a suspension bridge to a secluded island sundeck on
a nearby rocky island.
Do visit an enchanting underground cave with a freshwater lagoon
actually documented by Jacques Cousteau or join a bird and snake watching
expedition by paddle boat up a jungle river. Come sunset, be enthralled by the
spectacular flight of thousands of bats.
The holistic resort uses solar energy for its power and guests will not
be disturbed by noisy generators.
Of course there are many more beach resorts in El Nido, Palawan, besides
those mentioned above. – Beach Resorts in El Nido,
Palawan is posted on 15th Nov 2007
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