This is the second time to go to Bohol, the first time is to take guests to travel photography, although it is only a day trip to Bali's Casa Island, but the blue-green if frozen sea water makes me always miss it. So this first outbound trip with children, I deliberately chose to live in Bali Casa Island and Pamilacan Island for 4 days each, because there are not many people who have been to Pamilacan Island, and the related raiders are also small, so this guide will specifically introduce Pamilacan Island.
How to get on the island
1. By plane: Domestic - Manila - Bohol (Tagbilaran Airport) / Domestic - Manila - Cebu / Domestic - Cebu (currently only chongqing, Xiamen, Kunming and Hong Kong have direct flights to Cebu)
2. From Cebu Airport to take a taxi or tuk to Cebu Pier, the shipping companies to Tagbilaran Tabiraran are mainly Oceanjet and Weesam, one is at P1 pier and the other is at P4 pier (drivers know it anyway). The ticket is divided into cabin and out-of-cabin, basically every hour, 2.5 hours to reach tagbilaran pier, and then take a taxi to Alona Beach, charter a boat on the beach or contact the island inn in advance to send a boat to pick you up and go to the island. Tabiraran Airport comes out and hits directly to Alona Beach.
Tips：
Alona-Palmirakan boat fee: 1800p for 6 people one way, 3300p round trip (this is the price of the inn pick-up boat we stayed in, you can also find a boat home directly at Alona Beach, but consider being pigeon-released)
lodging
Pamilacan Island accommodation options are not much, just 3.4 homestays and a resort (the resort has no room rate information on the reservation network, it is estimated that it has stopped operating), the homestays are basically very simple small bamboo houses, I think it is too simple, and directly built on the beach without privacy, security is not good.
So I recommend this one I stayed in: Liwayway sa Bohol - Pamilacan Bed & Breakfast
There is a separate yard with the yard gate closed at night when sleeping, and 2 ferocious Dobermans. We set a deluxe sea view big bed room for 335 yuan. The room had two electric fans and it was cool on the island so it wasn't hot. The inns are all without hot water. There was no water in the tap. The bathroom has a large bucket of water, and when you take a shower, you can directly spoon the water to wash it. So fresh water is still tight. If it is not enough, you can ask the waiter to send some more.
The small house on the far left is a horse killing chicken, 500p once, feel worth the price, the technique is much better than the amateur villagers on the beach!
Tips：
There are a lot of mosquitoes in the room, be sure not to let the mosquitoes run into the mosquito net.
Detailed rates of the inn, the contents of the boat transfer and the contents of the sea activities can be sent to you by private message.
Dawn bed and breakfast in Palmilakan Bohol
For travelers looking to capture the cityscape of Bohol, Bohol Dawn Pamilacan B&B is an ideal choice. The hotel is about 18 km away from Panglao Island international airport. Sightseeing in the area is easy, both Pamilacan Island and Pamilacan Island whale watching are close by. A drink in the hotel's café is sure to be a great choice for a relaxing break. If you wish, the hotel can provide room service to meet the needs of the guests. From massage parlors to spas, we offer a variety of relaxation options to enhance your well-being. The hotel is equipped with a conference hall to meet your business needs. Staff can arrange pick-up according to passenger needs.
diet
A complimentary breakfast is served at the inn. The Western breakfast is relatively richer than some other inns. The plating and utensils used are quite exquisite. The owner's grandfather, Elvira, was a Chinese from Xiamen. I won't say Chinese, though. Very welcoming. See we had kids with us, so one day breakfast was also specially cooked for us porridge. There are not many places to eat on the whole island. And the food is also average. So basically we all ate directly at this inn. The price is acceptable, after all, it is on the island, can not expect too cheap. The taste of the food was ok.
Play the sea
Let's focus on how to play in Pamilacan Island. On an island, of course, is to play the sea. Let's start with a map of the dive sites of Pamilacan Island
This time, because I was with children, I didn't arrange a deep dive, but you can enjoy a very beautiful underwater view just by snorkeling here.
The first recommended is Shan Lake Garden (dive site 4 Coral Gardens), the left hand side of the inn, swimming to the sea for about 100 meters near the fault is the dive site of the coral garden. There are very beautiful live corals and a variety of sea anemones, as well as many different species of fish, different colors of Nemo family, starfish, sea urchins. Jellyfish and sea hares. While snorkeling, I found a group of fish swimming vertically, very cute, checked to know that it is called blade fish (English name: Aeoliscus strigatus), and a fish swims like a hydrangea ball, do not know what kind of fish, there are known bee bees under the science. The beauty at the bottom is still indescribable in words, and every day I go here to snorkel and take videos. So I just used my video to show you the beauty of the coral garden. Tell everyone a tip, wait for the low tide to go to the coral garden, so that snorkeling can see the corals and the creatures in the sea very closely, to achieve the effect of deep diving, the experience is very good. Just be careful not to step on the coral.
The first dive site in the picture is a turtle point. Turtles generally rest at the edge of the fault. Because the fault is not too far from the beach, if the water is possible, you can put on a life jacket and swim directly to see the turtles, without spending money to hire a boat to see. The 8th point is the point of going out to sea to see dolphins. Need to drive the boat out, the inn has such a service. There are more dolphins here than at the point where you see them on a regular day trip. Other points I have marked Chinese, if the picture is not clear, you can send me a private message.
other
You can also pack a boat for 300 pesos for a tour around the island. The villagers' cockfighting activities can also be enjoyed. The Spanish castle on the island is also a landmark of the island, and it is still quite beautiful to take pictures. There is also a small Catholic church where you can pray.
The Spanish castle, said to be 500 years old.
Coconut tree sunset
Pink sunset, beautiful explosion!
The cliff at the end of the beach is perfect for shooting swimwear blockbusters!
Swimwear blockbusters
Because there are not many tourists on this island, don't expect a beach party at night, Gaga. But in the evening, when the tide is over, we catch crabs and sea urchins in the shoals with flashlights, and then take them to the inn for processing, and this wild crab has lost its tongue and is very delicious supper.
The nights on Pamilacan Island are very quiet. Perfect for walking on the beach with your partner, family or sitting there watching the stars. If you're someone who loves quietness and loves jelly-like waters, floury sands and colorful underwater worlds, then Pamilacan Island is for you.
Tips：
It is recommended not to come to Pamilacan for a day trip, stay for more than 4-5 days, in order to really feel the beauty of this place.