We explore four beaches near El Nido town proper and check out its cafés, hotels, and restaurants so you can decide where to stay and where to chill out and relax on your visit. Travel Budget Breakdown Hotel $18-20 (budget)$45-50 (mid-rang…  | By Reignell Francisco on August 18, 2024 | We explore four beaches near El Nido town proper and check out its cafés, hotels, and restaurants so you can decide where to stay and where to chill out and relax on your visit. Travel Budget Breakdown  | Hotel | $18-20 (budget)
$45-50 (mid-range)
$80-$100 (high-end) |  | Transport | $11-$13 (van)
$1.75-$3 (tricycle)
$9 (motorbike rental/day) |  | Food | $5 – $13 (per meal) |  | Tour Fees | $21 – $25 (island hopping tour)
$7 (environmental fee)
$3.5 (lagoon fee)
$7 (kayak rental)
$3 (snorkel rental) |  | Shopping | $0.5-S1 (magnets) / $7-$10.5 (traditional mask) / $1.75-3 (clothes) /
$1.5-1.75 (pastries/rice cakes) | Sample itinerary (4 days) Vanilla Beach Geek Rate: Mortal Worthy (3 out of 5 stars) A 10-minute ride from El Nido town, Vanilla Beach offers Boracay-level sand with an open mall which feels like a zombie land (we were there at different times of the day and there were few people we spotted). It's perfect for swimming compared to the other beaches in El Nido. It has high-end hotels, restaurants, and coffee shops dotting the beachfront but without the intimidating vibe of Lio Beach. Maremegmeg Beach Geek Rate: Mortal Worthy (3 out of 5 stars) Rocky when low tide, Maremegmeg Beach is beautiful during mornings when it is high tide and you can swim or walk along the shore. It is quieter here compared to the nearby Vanilla Beach with mid-range hotels to choose from, some with rooms a stone's throw away from the beach and boasting a magnificent morning view. Las Cabanas Geek Rate: Mortal Worthy (4 out of 5 stars) A popular spot for sunset watching, Las Cabanas has a narrow path toward a small rocky island that you can explore during low tide and which is submerged in water during high tide. It is a good and quiet place away from the crowded El Nido town where you can just sit and drink by the beach with a few people milling around. Though there's a proliferation of crazed dogs so be careful if you want to take a walk. Corong Corong Beach Geek Rate: Thief Worthy (2 out of 5 stars) Corong Corong Beach is a parking lot for a lot of boats, and a docking ares for those in need of repair, so it's not a good place for a swim. The long stretch of the beach is dotted with bars, restaurants, and hotels ranging from cheap to expensive. The shore has a ghost-town vibe just like the open mall in the area called Pops District, which feels like a desolated place during afternoons. Nevertheless, the view of the beach is stunning. Geek Guide Data  | How to Get There – Lio Domestic Airport serves tourists going to El Nido (for higher-priced plane tickets). For foreign tourists, you might need to go to NAIA first before boarding a connecting flight to Lio. You can also book a flight to Puerto Princesa International Airport (for budget airlines) and take a gruelling 5-6 hour van ride to the town. | | Going around– Tricycles, motor bikes, or tourist vans are ideal transportations for going in and around El Nido. Boats can be hired to take you to far-flung islands. |  | WiFi and power plugs – The WiFi connection on the island is super poor, good luck. Some hotels do have WiFi service (the connection strength varies) but check first with their admin before booking your rooms. Electricity in El Nido is 220 Volts, alternating at 60 cycles per second. If you travel to the Philippines with a device that does not accept 220 Volts at 60 Hertz, you will need a voltage converter. The power plugs and sockets are of type A, B and C. Electricity here is dependable. | | Dining and Shopping – Price range for dining options varies depending on the place you visit. Expensive restaurants can be found on beachfronts along Lio, Nacpan, Vanilla Beach, and Las Cabanas. El Nido town offers many vibrant dining options. and bars at night. There are plenty of souvenir shops around town, the one along the highway sells much cheaper stuff. The local's English, like in the other places in the Philippines, is superb so communication is not a problem, just switch your accent to U.S English if you can. | | Hotel – There are numerous hotels on the island for backpackers and those bourgeoisie types. High-end hotels are situated on private islands or Lio Beach and Nacpan Beach. Mid-range hotels can be found in Vanilla Beach, Las Cabanas, Nacpan Beach, and even in the El Nido town proper or along its highway. Cheap to mid-range hotels usually are located in the town proper. There are many ATMs in the area but better prepare some cash with you if you haven't booked a hotel online. |  | Weather - November to May are the best months to visit the island because the rainy season in the Philippines starts from June to October. March to May typically would bring the local tourists to the island so if you want to look forward to a peaceful vacation, do visit the place before those months. |  Reignell Francisco
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