🏖️ Beaches · #6 🤿 Diving & snorkelling · #4
Alona Beach
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Why it ranks
Panglao Island's main resort beach, lined with dive shops and restaurants and the departure point for Balicasag Island and dolphin-watching boats.
Don't miss: Take the dawn boat to Balicasag for turtles, then swim off Alona at sunset.
Best for: Divers and anyone who wants a beach base with nightlife close to Bohol's airport.
Good to know: The beach is narrow at high tide and busy in the evenings; island-hopping boats leave around sunrise, so book the night before. Balicasag has a daily visitor cap.
Key facts
| Type | beach |
|---|---|
| Entry fee | Free; Balicasag/sanctuary fees on island-hopping trips |
| Best season | Nov–May |
| How to get there | About 20 minutes by taxi from Bohol-Panglao International Airport or 40 minutes from Tagbilaran port. |
| TripAdvisor | ★ 3.5 · 2,787 reviews |
Score breakdown
| Signal | Points | How it was calculated |
|---|---|---|
| Reviews · 45% weight | 31.5/45 |
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| Credentials · 15% weight | 0/15 |
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| Track record · 15% weight | 0/15 |
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| Transparency · 25% weight | 17.5/25 |
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| Unverified details | −5 | Some details are not yet independently verified |
| Evidence points | 44/100 | #1 in Beaches, Anawangin Cove, has 54 points |
| Score | 89 | 60 + 39 × (44 ÷ 54)1.5 · How the category score works |
Licences, accreditation & registrations
No licence or accreditation on record yet.
Address
Alona Beach, Barangay Tawala, Panglao, Bohol
Evidence & sources
- tripadvisor.com/Attractions-g294245-Activities-oa0-Philippines.html — TripAdvisor Philippines attractions ranking (#21 Alona Beach): rating 3.5/5 from 2,787 reviews, seen 2026-11-04
- divergenttravelers.com/tourist-spots-in-the-philippines/ — Divergent Travelers list: Panglao Island off Bohol, beach resorts, reefs and marine life
- google.com/maps/place/Alona+Beach/@9.5481037,123.7719048,17z/data=!3m1 — Google Maps place page opened 2026-11-04: place name and coordinates from the page URL; the panel did not render, so no rating recorded
FAQ
Where is Alona Beach?
Alona Beach is at Alona Beach, Barangay Tawala, Panglao, Bohol.
How much is the entrance fee at Alona Beach?
Free; Balicasag/sanctuary fees on island-hopping trips. Fees are set locally and change; confirm before you go.
How do I get to Alona Beach?
About 20 minutes by taxi from Bohol-Panglao International Airport or 40 minutes from Tagbilaran port.
How is Alona Beach ranked?
Alona Beach has a category score of 89 (44 evidence points) and ranks #6 for beaches in the Philippines on our editorial methodology. Payment never affects rank.
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