Siargao walking tour & city guide
The surfing capital of the Philippines.
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Siargao, a teardrop-shaped island in the southeast Philippines, is famous for the Cloud 9 surf break and its laid-back island life. Coconut palms, lagoons and white islets surround the main town of General Luna.
Surf and town
Cloud 9, a powerful reef break, is reached by a wooden boardwalk with a viewing tower. General Luna's tourism road is lined with cafés, surf shops and bars.
Island hopping
Boat trips visit Naked Island, Daku and Guyam islands. Sugba Lagoon has turquoise water for paddleboarding, and the Magpupungko rock pools appear at low tide. A drive through the coconut palm road is a classic.
Good to know
Siargao became famous for Cloud 9, a powerful reef break that draws surfers from around the world, but the island has much more: palm forests, lagoons and laid-back villages. Most visitors stay in General Luna, where cafés, surf shops and restaurants line the main road.
Rent a scooter to explore: the coconut tree viewpoint, the Magpupungko rock pools at low tide and the Maasin River with its swing are classic stops. The best surf season is September to November, while March to May has calmer seas for island hopping to Naked, Daku and Guyam islands.
Top sights in Siargao
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Cloud 9
A world-famous surf break and boardwalk.
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Naked, Daku and Guyam islands
Island-hopping classics.
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Sugba Lagoon
A turquoise lagoon in the mangroves.
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Magpupungko Rock Pools
Natural pools at low tide.
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Coconut Road
A road through endless palms.
Food markets & where to eat in Siargao
General Luna tourism road
Cafés and restaurants.
Night market
Local street food.
Beach bars
Sunset drinks.
Food to try in Siargao
Kinilaw
Raw fish in vinegar and lime.
Grilled seafood
Fresh from the island.
Buko shake
A coconut shake.
Opening hours and prices change often. Please check with each place before you visit.
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