Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Panglao Island Nature Resort
Near Dauis, on the
island's north coast
T
038 501 7288,
W
panglaoisland
.com.
Upmarket resort that can be reached by taxi from
Tagbilaran in 20min. Spacious villas are either on the beach
or in a quiet garden, all with large
lanai
(veranda). A good
restaurant, large swimming pool, gym and massage are
also available. Breakfast,
dinner
and Tagbilaran transfers
are included in the price.
P10,175
ELSEWHERE ON THE ISLAND
The Bellevue Resort
Doljo Beach
T
038 422 2222,
W
thebellevue.com.
Panglao's newest big player,
The
Bellevue
has firmly planted sleepy Doljo Beach on the map.
The hotel features a huge beachfront pool and super comfort-
able rooms, with breathtaking sea views from the balcony,
and is less than 50m from a beautiful stret
ch of w
hite sand
that's nowhere near as busy as Alona Beach.
P5800
6
EATING AND DRINKING
In Alona itself, there is a good selection of
restaurants
, both on the beach and along the road into town. Many of the
beachside places set up tables and chairs on the sand which make the perfect spot for a sunset beer, whether or not you
choose to dine there.
Nightlife
mainly revolves around resort and dive-shop bars (
Coco Vida
- at
Alona Vida
- and
Oops
,
next door, are both popular), but there are a few independent places by the beach turn-off.
pizza (try the Balicasag with salmon and tuna, P240) right
on the beach.
Daily 7am-midnight.
Helmut's Place
On the corner of the main road turn-
off to Alona Beach.
Owned by a German biker, this
enduringly popular bar has friendly service, live sports, a
pool table, plus decent European food.
Daily 10am-2am.
Jugali's Bistro
On the main road to the beach
T
0929
410 3189,
W
jugalis-bohol.com.
Owned by a German
chef and named for his sons,
Jugali's
is a modest-looking
place which serves fantastic food using super-fresh
ingredients. Top choices include lapu-lapu in potato crust
with buttered vegetables (P390) and mango chicken
(P300). In the morning the heavy-duty breakfast (P330)
packs enough Brazilian beef strip, potatoes, onion and egg
to see you through until dinner. There's also free wi-fi for
customers.
Daily 7am-11pm.
Le Rendez-Vous
On the main road by the turn-off to
the beach
T
038 503 8328.
One of a new breed of trendy
places to eat in Alona, French-owned
Rendez-Vous
serves
healthy breakfasts (P40-200), panini, salads, aged cheeses
and has a decent wine list.
Daily 7am-10.45pm.
ALONA BEACH
Buzz Café
100m west of Alona Kew Resort
T
038 510
1822,
W
boholbeefarm.com.
Owned by Bohol Bee Farm
(see p.294), this is a great addition to Alona's café line-up
and serves excellent mango pancakes with bacon and
eggs, along with regulars from the farm menu. The second-
floor restaurant looks out over the beach and they sell
packaged local delicacies downstairs. Free wi-fi.
Daily
8am-9pm.
Charts
By the turn-off for Ester Lim St
T
038 502 9095,
W
charts-alona.com.
Lovely daytime café where you can
get a decent cup of coffee while looking at local artwork.
Daily 7am-6pm.
★
Graziella
On the main road to the beach
T
0920 561
6169.
Previously known as
Kamalig
, this Italian-owned
restaurant continues to turn out the best pasta on the
island with a delicious carbonara (P235). Beef carpaccio
(P215),
caffè carretto
(with amaretto) and Italian house
wine are also on the menu.
Tues-Sun 6-10pm.
Hayahay
Eastern part of the beach
T
038 502 9288,
W
hayahay.net/restaurant.html.
Hayahay
serves a mean
DIRECTORY
Banks
There's a BPI ATM next to
Jugali's
in Alona, but don't
count on it having cash. There are also plenty of places to
change money in Alona - Jad-ski, a small shop on the
main road, offers competitive rates.
Internet
There's internet available at Alona's tourist
centre for P60/hr. Many beach resorts and restaurants also
have wi-fi for customers.
Laundry
Laundry can be done at Dada's, next to the
tourist centre in Alona.
The interior
Apart from the famous Chocolate Hills, Bohol's
interior
hosts a range of sights worth
exploring. Take your pick from historic churches (some of which were damaged by the
2013 quake), markets, waterfalls, tiny tarsiers and a jungle adventure camp.
Antequera Market
Sun 7am-noon • Bus, jeepney or taxi from Tagbilaran, or visit as part of a day-trip (from P2000 for a vehicle)
A number of resorts offer half-day trips to the town of
ANTEQUERA
, 15km north of
Tagbilaran, to see the lively Sunday
market
. Craftsmen and traders from around the
