El Nido

El Nido [1] is a coastal town in Palawan. Understand El Nido is located at the far northern most tip of Palawan Island. It is noted for its stunning inlets, limestone cliffs, sandy beaches and clear water. Historically, the area relied heavily on fishing as source of revenue, however in recent years it has gained an international reputation for water sports such as diving, snorkeling and kayaking, and so the economy is becoming more recreational based. The area has a population approaching 30,000. Get in By Air Direct from Manila. For updated flight times online bookings and information call SEAIR: 02-8515674 2 times a day, Tel: 02-749 0100 2-3 times a week Manila-Busuanga-El Nido - Puerto Princesa - El Nido - Busuanga - Manila Sea Air and ITI both have booking offices in El Nido, the latter only books up to 5 days in advance. By Bus From Puerto Princesa, daily 6.00 and 8.30am Sweety Bus 0919-7119221, Eulen Joy Bus 0919-7162210, Fare P300. Shuttle Vans occasionally P550. Vans for hire in Puerto or El Nido, ca. P10,000. By sea San Nicolas Lines 02-243 2830 Cargo boats every Wednesday and Saturday to El Nido (30 hours). Atienza Shipping Lines 02-243 8845. El Nido - Coron Thursday midnight (is often delayed). Boat tours See The islands around El Nido have several lagoons, Caves, Coral reefs, hidden beaches and coves and on the mainland more to see like hot springs, waterfalls Do Island hopping tours, snorkeling, kayaking, trekking, cliff climbing, diving. El Nido is a protected area, so while beach combing may seem a relaxing activity, it is prohibited. Highly recommended is camping for a night on one of the beaches. You can either hire a boat to drop you off and pick you up in the morning, or you can kayak out on your own. The best beaches to be reached by paddling are on Cadlao and Helicopter. Water Fall tours Buy Nharcelles Souvenir Shop. Bhing's Bizz, ☎ 0920 5549916. El Nido Souvenir Shop. Eat Sea Slugs, ☎ 0918 5837903. Seaside Restaurant, ☎ 0916 3019306. Marber's Restaurant, ☎ 0927 4658311. Ric Sons Restaurant, ☎ 0920 4986940. Vicenta's Restaurant. Skyline Restaurant. Pura Vida Restaurant. Squido's Restaurant, ☎ 0921 4946108. Balay Tubay Bistru & Galeri. Drink Balay Tubay Bistro & Galeri, (balay_tubay@yahoo.com). Sea slugs Beach Bar. Shipwrecked Bar. Hard Rocks Cafė. Or enjoy several Karaoke bar around town. Sleep This guide uses the following price ranges for a standard double room: Budget P400-2100 Mid-range $60-120 Splurge $160-300 Budget Marina Garden Beach Resort, ☎ 0926 6840691, 048 723 0876 (marinagarden.elnido@gmail.com), [2]. Rosanna's Cottage, ☎ 09206059621 (rosannascottages_elnido@yahoo.com.ph). Four Season Inn, ☎ 0916-4761998. El Nido View Deck Cottage, ☎ 0915 6076577. Og's Inn, ☎ 0919 7070393. Gloria's Cottage. Dare Faye Cottage, ☎ 0916 9349924. Tandikan, ☎ 0927 5826380. Taiyo Village Resort, ☎ 0928 9018536 (birdsnest66@yahoo.com). Sunset Lover's Point, ☎ 0927 7243683, [3]. Hadefe's Cottage, [4]. Casa El Nido, [5]. Lally & Abet Beach Resort, ☎ 0989 6431906, [6]. Mid-range Lamuro, ☎ 0918 9081204. Dolarog Beach Resort, ☎ 0919 8674360, [7]. La Cabanas Beach Cottages, 0915 624 4590. Pura Vida Cottages, ☎ 0920-4800012, [8]. Sunset Lovers beach cottages, ☎ 0920-4800012, [9]. Splurge Lagen Island Resort, [10]. Miniloc Island Resort, [11]. El Nido Resorts. Get out This article is an outline and needs more content. It has a template, but there is not enough information present. Please plunge forward and help it grow!