Surf At Siargao Island
Posted in Advisory, Announcements, Food and Dining, General, Health, Holidays on 01/14/2010 01:47 am by janicav
The last time I visited the amazing island of Siargao was summer of 2009. The weather was just fine for a 7 day travel at the surfing capital of the country. Siargao which is famous for its avid surfers and huge waves kept me from wanting to visit the island again.
Surigao del Norte is a mosaic island in the northeastern tip of Mindanao. Siargao Island has managed to preserve its natural marvel through the years.
On the eastern side of the province is Siargao Island, a tropical jewel that hosts one of the most beautiful beaches in the world and home of wave surfing, the latest sport and tourist attraction to take the country by storm.
Siargao is a tear-drop shaped island situated 800 kilometers southeast of Manila. It has a land mass of approximately 437 kilometers. Upon reaching Siargao,you can already see the view from the plane on how the waves crush through the island. The east coast is relatively straight with one deep inlet-Port Pilar with a coastline marked by a succession of reefs, small points and white sandy beaches. The reefs and points are excellent for picking up any swell that comes along turning into clean, fast waves.
The best known surfing break now with a world reputation of being in the top Surfing Waves in the world is nick-named “Cloud Nine”. The area is also where the surfing competitions are held. It is usually during the months of September when the waves are on its peak. There are also several places to stay at Siargao where you can enjoy since its near the beach at General Luna.
Surely Siargao is one of the places you need to visit during your stay in the country.