Long term bookings up to six months have a 50% dis: Location
The island of Bohol lies some 80 km to the south of Cebu City, and approximately 800 km to the south of Manila.
Bohol has its own small airport in Tagbilaran City, with several daily connections from and to Manila as well as Cebu. To Cebu it is also connected through a several daily ferry and fast craft service, both normal and fast ferries, which land and leave at the city pier of Tagbilaran.
Panglao is virtually attached to Bohol, and connected by two bridges of just 50 meters in length.
Introduction
Panglao is a 4th class municipality in the province of Bohol, Philippines. According to the 2000 census, it has a population of 21,337 people in 3,890 households. Panglao is famous for its world class diving locations.
Historical Background: Historical Background
In early history, Panglao was known to the Chinese, Malays, Siamese and Indonesian traders. Believed to have been ruled by a king and could have become a bulwark of a flourishing civilization or perhaps a citadel of native genuine counterpart to that of Venice, Athens, and Vietnam. It was said that in 1803, the Spanish explorers came to this island's shore to get the supply of water. Few natives making their fishing devised called 'panggaw' were at the shore. A Spaniard pointing down asked what the name of the place was. The natives who believed that the visitors were asking what they were making answered 'panggaw'. Hence, from that term was derived the name Panglao. Abundance of white, fine as powder sand covers the circular coastline of Panglao. Panglao is proud of its name in the Philippines Tourist Map that indicates fantastic paradise beach resorts and dive spots.
Local Activities: Local Activities Calendar
July: * Nutrition Month
July 25: * Fiesta Balicasag Island
August 28: * Town Fiesta Panglao w/ Basketball League
October: * Rosary Month
October 13: * Barrio Fiesta Poblacion Panglao
November 1&2: * All Saints and Souls Day
December 16-24: * Christmas Period w/ Light Decoration Contest at the Plaza, Misa De Gallio
December 25: * Midnight Mass with Drama
EVERY SUNDAY: * Cockfight in the Arena
Visit also:
- Pontod Island: Just offshore Panglao. White beach, nice for snorkeling or sunbathing.
- Balicasag Island: Better known as one of the best Dive Spots in Philippines. Nice White beaches, also great to go snorkeling or sunbathing.
Both of these islands you can reach thru a trip with a local pump boat (banka) in less then 30mins.
Ski:
Review submitted by Dave and Dawn from Panglao Villa, Bohol, Philippines (Submitted: 29/01/2007)
Review for: Panglao Villa,Bohol
'It was all that we expected and were delighted to have found such a great property to stay at. The property is well suited to a family. Thank you for playing an important role in our enjoyable family vacation. The Coopers'
Value: Excellent, Met expectations: Exceeded them, Recommend: Yes, Overall: Good
Other Activities:
Jet Skiing, Dolphin and Whale watching , Beach Volley Ball/Badminton
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