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Alona BeachAlona Beach, Panglao

Give Alona Beach 3 nights: dive or island-hop by day, eat on the beach at night. Skip it if you want quiet — the strip is bars and dive shops.

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Alona Beach is a 1.5 km resort strip on the southwest corner of Panglao Island, in Bohol province. It is the island's dive and island-hopping hub: Balicasag and Pamilacan boats leave from here, Panglao Airport (TAG) is a few km away, and everything on the strip is walkable. Most travellers stay 2–4 nights, then move on to Panglao Town, Dauis or Bohol's interior.

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Best months
Jan–May (dry season, calm seas)
avoid Jul–Oct (rain and typhoon season); Holy Week and Christmas–New Year for crowds and peak room rates
Airport
TAG
Nights
3
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  • Southeast Asia ↗Carry a passport valid for at least six months from entry with two blank pages; airlines refuse boarding on less.
  • Philippines ↗Complete the free eTravel registration on the official government site within 72 hours before arrival; ignore lookalike sites that charge.
  • Philippines ↗Typhoon season runs roughly June to November: flights and boats are cancelled at short notice; buy flexible tickets and keep a spare day.
  • Philippines ↗Carry pesos in small notes; many stalls, jeepneys and taxis are cash-only.
What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾

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  • Walking areas with bag rules
  • Day plans checked against opening hours
  • Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
  • Field-checked times and prices
Emergency numbers for Alona Beach911 ▾
  • National emergency911

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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost

Essentials

Quick answers and what things cost

Quick answers

The questions people ask first about Alona Beach, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.

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Cost cheat-sheet

2026 desk estimate · check

Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.

  • Coffee₱80–150 (≈ US$2–3)
  • Beerdraught in a bar / bottle at a sari-sari store₱80–150 (≈ US$2–3)₱50–80 (≈ US$1–2)
  • SIM or eSIM, a weekeSIM or data SIM, about a week₱300–700 (≈ US$6–13)
  • Budget bedFan double room, a night, per room₱800 (≈ US$15)
  • Mid-range bedFan double room, a night, per room₱1,200 (≈ US$25)
  • High-end bedFan double room, a night, per room₱1,800 (≈ US$35)

A day, not counting the bed: Budget ₱1,500 (≈ US$30) · Mid ₱3,000 (≈ US$55) · High ₱6,000 (≈ US$110)

Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →

DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works

Decide

What it is known for, and when the weather works

At a glance

What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.

Balicasag and Pamilacan divingIsland-hopping and dolphin-watching boatsBeachfront restaurants and barsPanglao Airport (TAG) access
Airports
TAG Bohol-Panglao International Airport (A few km from Alona Beach; tricycle or taxi to the strip, about 10–15 min (check))

Best months at a glance

From the guide's best and avoid lists

  1. Jan

    Best

    30°C (86°F)

  2. Feb

    Best

    30°C (86°F)

  3. Mar

    Best

    31°C (88°F)

  4. Apr

    Best

    32°C (90°F)

  5. May

    Best

    32°C (90°F)

  6. Jun

    not flagged

    32°C (90°F)

  7. Jul

    Avoid

    31°C (88°F)

  8. Aug

    Avoid

    31°C (88°F)

  9. Sep

    Avoid

    31°C (88°F)

  10. Oct

    Avoid

    31°C (88°F)

  11. Nov

    not flagged

    31°C (88°F)

  12. Dec

    not flagged

    30°C (86°F)

Best: Jan–May. Avoid: Jul–Oct. Month by month →

Warmest Apr (32°C (90°F)), coolest Jan (23°C (73°F) low), wettest Oct (15 rain days), driest Mar (5). Averages, not a forecast.

Weather and climate

Forecast from Open-Meteo · averages rounded

Alona Beach: next 7 days

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Air quality

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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.

Jan

30°C (86°F)

23°C (73°F)

8 rd

Feb

30°C (86°F)

23°C (73°F)

6 rd

Mar

31°C (88°F)

23°C (73°F)

5 rd

Apr

32°C (90°F)

24°C (75°F)

5 rd

May

32°C (90°F)

25°C (77°F)

8 rd

Jun

32°C (90°F)

25°C (77°F)

12 rd

Jul

31°C (88°F)

25°C (77°F)

14 rd

Aug

31°C (88°F)

25°C (77°F)

13 rd

Sep

31°C (88°F)

25°C (77°F)

14 rd

Oct

31°C (88°F)

24°C (75°F)

15 rd

Nov

31°C (88°F)

24°C (75°F)

13 rd

Dec

30°C (86°F)

23°C (73°F)

11 rd

High / low, both scales · rd = rain days

Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in

Arrive & move

Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in

Getting around

The strip is under 1.5 km and fully walkable. For anywhere else on the island use a tricycle or jeepney; they wait near the middle of the beach where the access road meets the sand. Agree the fare before you get in. Organised dive and island-hopping boats leave from the beach itself.

See & doDay-trips, door to door

See & do

Day-trips, door to door

Day-trips

Door-to-door, not ride time

Balicasag Island

go

Door to door: Half day

Boat from Alona Beach, about 30–45 min

Marine sanctuary; snorkelling and diving. Book through a dive shop the day before.

Pamilacan Island

go

Door to door: Half to full day

Boat from Alona Beach, about 1 h

Dolphin-watching at dawn plus reef snorkelling.

Panglao Town

go

Door to door: About 30 min

Tricycle or jeepney, 15–20 min

Market, church and local food; cheaper than the beach strip.

Dauis

go

Door to door: About 45 min

Tricycle or jeepney via the circumferential road, 20–30 min

Church and heritage houses on the east side of the island.

Chocolate Hills, Bohol

overnight

Door to door: 3 h

Van or car via Tagbilaran, 2–2.5 h

Too far for a comfortable return day; sleep in Bohol's interior or Tagbilaran.

Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in

Eat & sleep

Which area to sleep in

Where to sleep

Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.

Alona Beach strip (Tawala)

Beachfront resorts and bars; walk to everything, but the loudest at night.

Daorong and Danao, just west

5–15 min walk from the sand; quieter, cheaper, still near dive shops.

Panglao Town side

Cheaper local guesthouses and market food; 15–20 min by tricycle to Alona.

PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card

Practical

What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card

Cost per day

2026 estimate, excluding the bed unless stated
Budget
₱1,500–2,500 (≈ US$30–45) excl. bed
Mid
₱2,500–5,000 (≈ US$45–90) excl. bed
High
₱5,000 (≈ US$90)+ excl. bed

Trip budget

2026 estimate · converts to your currency
Air-conditioned double room1 × 3 nights × ₱2,500₱7,500
Food, local transport, entries2 × 3 days × ₱3,000₱18,000
Balicasag island-hopping boat, per person2 × ₱1,200 · check₱2,400
Two-tank dive with equipment2 × ₱3,500 · check₱7,000
eSIM, about a week of data2 × ₱500₱1,000
Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge₱3,590
Trip total≈ ₱6,580 per person per day, bed included₱39,490≈ US$700

2026 estimate in pesos; flights excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.

Prices of common things

Coffee₱80–150 (≈ US$2–3)
Beachfront restaurant main dish₱250–500 (≈ US$5–9)
Beer: draught in a bar / bottle at a sari-sari store₱80–150 (≈ US$2–3) / ₱50–80 (≈ US$1–2)
Tricycle, Alona Beach to Panglao TownAgree the fare first.₱100–200 (≈ US$2–4)
Island-hopping boat, per personcheck₱800–1,800 (≈ US$15–35)
eSIM or data SIM, about a week₱300–700 (≈ US$6–13)

2026 estimate; check locally.

Watch out

Safety

Alona Beach is a busy resort strip and generally safe for tourists. The real risks are card skimming at small shops, unlicensed boat operators, and rough seas in the wet season: pay cash, book boats through a dive shop, and check the day's sea state.
  • Card skimming has been reported at small beach-side money changers and shops: pay cash or use an ATM in Tagbilaran or Panglao Town.
  • Boat trips are weather-dependent; the coast guard can suspend sailings in rough seas.
  • Dolphin-watching boats leave at dawn — book the day before, and expect an early start.
  • Beach vendors and tricycle drivers quote high to newcomers: agree the price first.
  • Sargassum and jellyfish appear in some months; ask at your dive shop before swimming far out.

Emergency numbers

National emergency
911

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Emergency

  • National emergency911

Embassy

No embassies on Panglao; most are in Metro Manila, with consulates in Cebu City. Check your embassy's site before you travel.

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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)

  • TAG airport → Alona Beach, tricycle: ₱200–400 (≈ US$4–8), about 10–15 min (check)
  • Tricycle Alona Beach → Panglao Town: ₱100–200 (≈ US$2–4)
  • Island-hopping boat, per person: ₱800–1,800 (≈ US$15–35) (check)

Say or show

  • Maayong buntag — Good morning (ma-AY-ong BOON-tag)
  • Salamat — Thank you (sa-LA-mat)
  • Pila man? — How much is it? (PEE-la man)
  • Asa ang kasilyas? — Where is the toilet? (a-SA ang ka-SIL-yas)
  • Pwede ba card? — Can I pay by card? (PWE-de ba card)
  • Tabang! — Help! (TA-bang)

Cash is king on the strip: many small shops and tricycle drivers do not take cards.

Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources

Deep dive

What this guide covers so far, and its sources

Not a trip line yet

This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Alona Beach. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.

What we know, and what is coming

On this page

  1. Best months: Jan–May (dry season, calm seas) · avoid Jul–Oct (rain and typhoon season); Holy Week and Christmas–New Year for crowds and peak room rates · month by month →
  2. 1 airport and 3 areas to sleep in
  3. Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
  4. Cost per day in 3 bands
  5. 5 day-trips, door to door
  6. 5 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers

Coming as the guide grows

  1. Airport-to-bed contract for TAG: tricycle and taxi fares field-checked, late-arrival fallback, overnight rung.
  2. Walking clusters with rescue anchors: the beach strip, Daorong and Danao, Panglao Town.
  3. Place pages with verified boat departure times (Balicasag, Pamilacan) and dive-shop last bookings.
  4. Weather and sea-state fixtures so boat days can go green or be cancelled early.

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