Posted on March 29, 2009 - by Lakwatsero
Virgin Island, Panglao, Bohol
Virgin Island is a hidden oasis in Panglao, Bohol. Not a lot of people knows about this paradise. During our two-day vacation in Panglao, the pilot of the boat we rented suggested if we’re interested in the idea of docking at the Virgin Island, a sand bar few kilmeters off the shores of Panglao. With 500 pesos, we agreed to have a lunch picnic at the Virgin Island.
The stretch of the crescent-shaped sandbar of Virgin Island.
The sight of the sand island is such a beautiful experience. Most of us got excited to deep into the shallow pristine waters of the island. One advantage is we were alone in the island. No other tourists were there to share the island with.
If you’re planning for a trip to Virgin Island, I suggest that you do other side trips before you enjoy the islands’ bach. Dolphin watching in the morning and a visit to the fish sanctuary are among the choices. Sometimes, trips off the beaten path brings wonders to our travels.
The deal was worth it (or even more). With our five hundred bucks, we made our Bohol Trip complete.
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March 29, 2009
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Photoblogger said:
cool! lingaw lageh ni!! I especially love clear shallow beaches and very wide pa gyud! lingaw ni mag games games.
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March 29, 2009
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ivy said:
wow! The second photo is so breath taking. Been here a long time ago and it’s great to see Panglao’s still preserved.
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April 1, 2009
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Ada said:
Whhhaa. Last punta ko ayat sa beach is nung 7 years old pa ako hahah
Congratz on your new travelog, ganda ng theme!
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April 1, 2009
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brag said:
indeed, a paradise island
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April 2, 2009
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webslave mc’coolot said:
cool! waaaaaaaa! so nice there!
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April 17, 2009
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Kaiser said:
Nice Place…Marami bang Virgin dito? hehe
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June 20, 2009
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starlet015 said:
I’ve only been at virgin island once it was the best place i’ve ever been. At that time it’s like my family own the island kasi wala masyadong tao kami lng ng pamilya ko ang nandon pagpunta namin like what you said below the second picture.It’s a really small island you can go around it in less than 20 – 30 minutes but the sand bar is i think half of a kilometer. And even my cousins who already went to Boracay said virgin island is better (sorry sa mga boracay lovers). I really want to go back but I don’t know when. If you go to Bohol be sure not to forget to go to Virgin Iskand……….
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June 20, 2009
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Lakwatsero said:
@starlet015 yeah maganda nga dun. and it’s not as expensive as boracay.
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July 4, 2009
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mavel said:
i’m glad you love our place…proud to be from Panglao..
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July 7, 2009
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mavel said:
gr8 to hear that..:-)i’m currently working in cagayan de oro, but Panglao is my hometown..took my wedding vows there last may 30 and spent a few hours at virgin island with my hubby and friends..actually, i’ve only known that it’s called virgin island when i’ve talked to a relative who’s a part-time tour guide..it’s locally called “Puntod”..when i’ve searched the net, well, tourists have been referring it as virgin island, but locals don’t have any idea which is which..heheheh
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July 7, 2009
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mavel said:
ur blog takes the reader to where you’ve gone…kip it up!
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July 21, 2009
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Meann Acaylar said:
Dear Sir:
Warm greetings!
This is meann of HIT Magazine which stands for Hottest Information and Trends either a product, services or shop itself that is hit or new. It is FULL COLORED FREE MAGAZINE for our fellow filipinos, balikbayans or even expats.For the reason, I would like to ask a permission from you if we can put this review about this “virgin island, Panglao, bohol” in our magazine. Our purpose is to give help and give information about our country.
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August 7, 2009
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unahbong said:
grabe ang ganda ng island na ito amazing sabi namin at tinawag namin na highway sa gitna ng dagat thats great hanep…
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August 10, 2009
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Lakwatsero said:
yeah super ganda. I would love to go back there.
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August 10, 2009
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wendi garcia said:
hi! the timing of this post is perfect because we are planning to go to bohol on friday and wala pa kong itinerary. this is really big help. one question though, san kayo nagrent ng boat? we are planning to stay in alona tropical resort. thanks so much! nice blog!
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September 13, 2009
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chia said:
bohol is really great..daming places na magandang puntahan and the views are just breathtaking..
my bohol experience is really great..kahit may bagyo nung pumunta kami..maganda pa rin ang panglao beach..the sand is quite fine and white..mataas un waves pero maganda pa rin tlg cia kahit may bagyo..the best ebach tlg na napuntahan q ang panglao beach..crystal clear un water..dolphin watching should be done at dawn..before 8am..then country side trip is so cool..manmade forest and chocolate hills are mezmerizing tlg..i love bohol..:)
we’ve been there last august and we would love to go back in bohol..loboc river night cruise is great as well..i think mas maganda un night cruise..mas romantic..mas serene..virgin island is so amazing..balicasag is a haven for waterworld lovers..corals and corloful fishes can be seen from the boat..you can even touch the fishes!
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October 14, 2009
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angie girL!: ) said:
weeee…sobrang ganda ng place! i am amazed. my friends are thinking of one of a kind place where we can spent our sembreak, and this place grabe. magugustuhan nila to. thanks for sharing your experiences to us.
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October 14, 2009
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angie girL!: ) said:
weeee…sobrang ganda ng place! i am amazed. my friends are thinking of one of a kind place where we can spend our sembreak, and this place grabe. magugustuhan nila to. thanks for sharing your experiences to us.
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October 15, 2009
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Lakwatsero said:
wooot. thanks din for dropping by.
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October 25, 2009
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teacherdianne said:
can i just share? this is where my boyfriend proposed to me a few days ago… waah!
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October 28, 2009
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Lakwatsero said:
wow. that’s sweet. congrats.
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March 29, 2009
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Batang Lakwatsero said:
@ivy: wow thanks.
Though we’re seeing developments in Panglao, I still got my fingers crossed that in the future, this paradise will remain as it is now today.
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March 29, 2009
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Batang Lakwatsero said:
@Photoblogger hahaha. that’s what we did.
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July 4, 2009
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Lakwatsero said:
@mavel, your place is uber nice. babalik ako.