Doljo, Panglao – A Better Alternative
Doljo beach in Panglao, Bohol
Doljo, Panglao is a better alternative to the more famous beach fronts like Alona, Dumaluan, or Bohol Beach Club if you want the beach all to yourself. (Here’s how to commute to Panglao.)
There are several resorts found dotted along the coconut-filled seashore. Resorts here have fair rates, a bit lower than those beach in Tawala. What’s perfect here is the solitary life, the coolness because of the shade of many trees, fine sand and crystal clear waters, and finally the vibrant underwater life near the drop, difficult to find at the more famous beach fronts.
crystal clear waters of Doljo, Panglao
Whenever I come back to my hometown and go adventure cycling in Bohol, Doljo would always be top on my list. From my place, it’s just a little over an hour of pedaling. The refreshing water and tranquility of the place would drown out any tired feelings I have.
Some areas of the beach stretch are open to the public. That’s where I usually go and hang out; not spending a single dime for this trip despite enjoying the sun, sand, and waters we usually pay for.
There are several sprouting resorts and hotels, but I’m still hoping the place will still maintain its serenity.
I had a chance to meet-up my travel blogger idol, Christian of Lakad Pilipinas (check out his site for awemazing photographs!) and we snorkeled here. We wore life vests and went several meters, perhaps over a hundred into the open sea. We wanted to see the drop and the pretty things that usually can be found near the drop.
underwater life in Doljo, Panglao
The corals are better than the ones in Alona, though not as great as Balicasag’s. They still have plenty of colorful corals and fish. Fish here are small though, and a bit shy so they kind of swim away when you approach them.
finally found nemo
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Doljo is the best! Glad to finally meet you here Diva!
lol. gatecrasher me.
OH MY! I really have to go back to Bohol someday soon. Parang pool lang underwater
sama ako! wanna see luna for the longest time
ganda dito sa Doljo!
honga! the place you guys rented was great! parang sa inyo lahat yung beach dun eh no? hehehehe…
onga ganda sa Red Palms! beachfront pa. kaso pag natapos na yung Bellevue beachfront pa kaya? haay
hmmm… may malaking stretch pa naman na libre malapit kina grasya
Ang ganda ng corals
salamat paula!
Ang ganda ng pics, Diva
mas maganda pa sa aken! hahahahaha
tekaaaa, nag snorkel si christian? haha!!! ill visit here soon! ang ganda!!!
yep, christian and i went snorkeling sa doljo
Nice! Definitely adding this to places I have to visit in Bohol.
Speechless! It’s absolutely an amazing place!
This beach is beautiful, will take note of this because we are planning to go to Panglao.
@marj: goravels!
@trekker trail: yep, it is. may mga parts pa na libre
@ephraim: kuyog ko brad!