Guide to El Nido

Located on Miniloc Island in Bacuit Bay, El Nido, Big Lagoon is a vast turquoise lagoon surrounded by towering limestone cliffs. It's one of Palawan's best-known and most photographed spots, usually visited on island-hopping Tour A. The best way to explore the lagoon is by kayak, paddling between its spectacular rock formations.

Right in the centre of El Nido, on Calle Hama, Calamari Restobar is a restaurant-bar that takes on a completely different atmosphere as the evening goes on. Once the music picks up, it feels like a little open-air nightclub, with an improvised dance floor and even karaoke upstairs. A laid-back spot to experience El Nido’s nightlife.

Kalma Restobar is a restaurant and bar in the centre of El Nido, in the Philippines. But the real reason to stop by is the karaoke upstairs! In a laid-back atmosphere, you can order a few drinks, pick your favourite songs and grab the microphone for a fun evening with friends.

Secret Lagoon is a small hidden lagoon tucked between the limestone cliffs of Miniloc Island, in Bacuit Bay near El Nido. Reached through a tiny opening between the rocks, it's one of the classic stops on Island Hopping Tour A. Inside, you'll find a shallow pool surrounded by towering rock walls. It's a fairly short visit, but definitely an unusual little spot!

Hidden Beach is a small white-sand beach tucked away behind towering limestone cliffs on Matinloc Island. Invisible from the open sea, it reveals itself as you pass between the rock formations into a cove with shallow, turquoise water. You can only get there by boat, then make your way through the water to reach the beach, depending on conditions.