El Nido, Palawan

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 El Nido really is a magical place. From its ageless towering
marble cliffs to its white sandy beaches with crystal clear water, many
refer to it as paradise. There are over 50 beaches to discover, so many
in fact that sometimes you feel as if you are on your own secluded
private beach. You will also find enchanting lagoons with tranquil
turquoise-green water, caves that can take you to hidden beaches, and
a very diverse variety of wildlife.
El Nido is a top destination for island hopping, book your boat,
take some food, some drinks in a cool box and disappear into the
E heavenly marine reserve that is Bacuit Bay. It is a truly relaxing and
l inspiring place; Alex Garland wrote "The Beach" while living here.
Scuba diving is also a popular activity here with over 30 dive sites for
varying levels and skills; from taking the plunge and learning to dive
N for the first time, to perfecting your expertise and advancing your
qualifications.
I Yet El Nido has so many different treasures to offer beyond the
obvious. Further activities available include cliff climbing, waterfalls,
D kayaking, cave exploration, windsurfing, plus you can also hire a
o motorbike and discover the surrounding north of Palawan.
 The dry season is from around November to May with
temperatures above 30 degrees centigrade and rain is rare. The most
popular tourist times in El Nido are Christmas and Easter. With the
Philippines being 95% Catholic the celebration of these two events in
the Catholic calendar bring out another side to El Nido. Especially in
Easter where there is a week long festival including town parades and
markets.
Seafood is a local speciality, in fact many fish are exported to
E Manila, and on to other South East Asian countries. There are
l restaurants scattered around the town offering various foods to suit
most palates. From seafoods to meat dishes, salads, pastas, stews
there is something for everyone. Particular restuarants also have
N foreign influence including French, German, Swiss and Australian.
A number of bars offer different entertainment including billiard,
I dancing, live music, karaoke, and of course along the beach front the
chance to unwind and watch the beautiful view as the day comes to a
D close.
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 There are many eccentricities to El Nido, for example the
electric power is 2pm to 6am. Also you will not find any banks here,
although you can change foreign currency and travellers cheques at a
couple of places albeit at an increased rate. Credit cards are accepted
only in a few places. There are also no telephone lines so
communication is mostly via mobile phones plus there are many
internet cafe's scattered around the town.
Two airlines offer direct flights to El Nido; there are at least 2
flights every day. The road out of the town is serviced by 4 buses a
E day going to the capital of the Palawan, Puerto Princesa City. There
l are also jeepneys catering for shorter trips. One can also travel by
boat direct to Manila from the Port situated in the bay. The road from
Puerto Princesa to El Nido is nearly completed and the travel time of
N the hired vans is 5 hours, while the buses take 7 hours. Several big
commercial airlines fly into Puerto throughout the day (Cebu Pacific
I Air, Zestair, Pal Express, Philippines Airlines).
Palawan is frequently referred to as "The Final Frontier". Once
D you have been here you realise why. Enchanting El Nido is truly
o breathtaking; many leave, their lives changed by this magical place.
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El Nido, Palawan
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WEATHER AND SEA CONDITIONS

Climate
The climate in El Nido is distinguished by two seasons: generally dry,
from December to May, and wet, from June to November. April and
May are typically the driest months, while the heaviest rainfall
occurs around August. The Northeast wind blows from December to
March, occasionally interchanging with the North wind during
December to February. The Southwest wind is felt from June to
October while the East wind, the mildest of all winds, blows during
the months of April and May.

Surface Temperature
The average surface temperature ranges from a low of 22ºC to a
high of 33ºC. The coolest temperatures are usually experienced
during the month of January, while the hottest temperatures are felt
in April and May.
Water Current
The current in El Nido differ from very slight to moderate depending
on tidal conditions. Divers and snorkellers can swim back to the boat
without difficulty since currents are usually very manageable.

Water Temperature
The average water temperature ranges from 24ºC to 26ºC during the
months of December to March and 26ºC to 29ºC during the months
of April to November.

Water Visibility
Water visibility ranges from 3 meters to 10 meters from December
to February, 10 meters to 30 meters from March to May, and 10
meters to 15 meters from June to November. The best time for
diving at El Nido is during the months of March to May, as surface
conditions are good.
Resources
Island Hopping is the main one, totally dedicated to the
over 50 beaches in the marine reserve of Bacuit Bay.
There are a number of places to hire boats including
packages that include food and tour guides. Or do it
yourself by walking down the beach and hiring a boat. On
the other hand you can also hire kayaks, paddle boats or
even go windsurfing! Fishing is also available here.
Scuba Diving is also famous, as there is a wealth of
marine life and plenty of reef here. More advanced
diving is also available. You can never bore of the
islands, but sometimes you may hunger for
something a bit different. No problem, El Nido have
much more. Through the tourism office, you can book
tours with the El Nido Tour Guides Association. They
can take you Cliff Climbing which gives a wonderful
birds-eye view. Try north of the town and you can
go Cave Exploring, and also discover the Waterfalls.
Perhaps you favor to hit the dirt track and make your
own adventure. Simply hire a Motorbike, fill up with
gas and travel around away. North of the town there
is a circular road taking you round both sides of the
mainland. There are several places scattered around
town that you can hire motorbikes; it will cost 1000
pesos per day plus fuel. If you prefer a slower look at
the local scenery you can also hire mountain bikes in
town. After a long day under the sun you may want to
simply relax. The Alternative Center offers an array of
Therapies including massages, detox, reflexology and
more. A healthy menu is also served at El Nido beach
resorts. Before you leave you may want to take a
piece of El Nido with you. There are some Souvenir
shops in town offering a variety of local handicrafts.
A number of bars offer different entertainment
including billiard, dancing, live music, karaoke, and of
course along the beach front the chance to relax and
watch the beautiful view as the day comes to a close.
There are many strangeness to El Nido, for example
the electric power is from 1pm to 1am. Also you will
not find any banks here, although you can change
foreign currency and travelers cheques at a couple of
places though at an increased rate. There are also no
telephone lines so communication is mostly via
mobile phones plus there are two internet cafes.
Once you have been here you realize why. Enchanting
El Nido is truly breathtaking; many leave, their lives
changed by this magical place.
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Conclusion
 We greatly recommend you to visit El
Nido, Palawan. Spending your vacation and
even the rest of your days here will surely
erase all the stress you had been enslaved on.
You will see wonderful and magnificent
sceneries and be able to know the hidden and
exotic beauty of your mother land. Palawan is
among the best place you’ll ever visit; so,
come on and pack your things up and prepare
for the best travel ever.
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