Siargao was once a well-kept secret in surfing circles. Local legend has it that a foreign surfer called “Max Walker” who visited the island in April 1989 put Cloud 9, Siargao’s famous surf break, on the map. Three years later, world renowned editor and American surf photographer John Callahan did a Surfer Magazine trip to Siargao with fellow surfers Taylor Knox and Evan Slater. Then, in 1993, a cover story feature of Siargao revealed the wave and the island to surf enthusiasts across the globe. It didn't take long for the world to come knocking at Siargao's door with hopes of surfing her perfect waves.

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Siargao, however, is more than just a surf destination. Aside from its world-class waves, Siargao has turquoise tide pools, dramatic rock formations, waterfalls, caves and cave pools, hidden lagoons, and white sand islets. The popular island hopping tour here reveals islands that are big, small, hidden, and naked.

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Located in Mindanao, this island region has 48 islands and islets, composed of nine municipalities. Siargao Island has a total land area of only 437 square kilometers and can be circumnavigated in less than a day.

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The neighboring island of Bucas Grande appeals like an uncharted territory – verdant with Magkono Trees (Philippine Iron Wood) that yield one of the hardest lumbers in the world… abundant with wildlife including the Visayan Tarictic Hornbill and the Stingless Spotted Jellyfish.

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The first Siargao Cup surfing event was held in 1996. It has since grown and became the much-awaited annual Siargao International Surfing Cup which draws the world’s top surfers.

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If you’re itching to ride the waves of Siargao, check out Cloud 9. Named after a Philippine chocolate bar, Cloud 9 is a fast and powerful fiend with monumental tubes that sweep in from the Pacific Ocean. The waves are perfect for surfing all year round, but the best time is from as early as July to as late as January.

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Apart from surfing, Siargao also hosts the annual Siargao International Game Fishing Tournament. Blue marlin & yellow fin tuna are among the most prized game fish here.

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Siargao also has the largest contiguous mangrove forest cover in the Philippines. Aside from sustaining the ecological balance and supporting people’s livelihoods, the mangroves are beneficial for tourism as their presence form “water roads” where nature-lovers can go paddle boarding, kayaking, or boating.

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Siargao’s island charms have captured many including Red Hot Chili Peppers vocalist Anthony Kiedis who went surfing here once. Local celebrities like Nadine Lustre and Andi Eigenmann call the island their home. Katarina Rodriguez, Rachel Peters, Maureen Montagne, and Jericho Rosales lived on the island at a certain time. Foreign chefs, entrepreneurs, models, people from the corporate world who visited Siargao as tourists have moved here and set up boutique hotels, restaurants, cafes, bars, retails shops, and spas. 

 

No longer a secret, more and more people are taking notice of Siargao thanks to the spotlight brought by the media. The 2017 Philippine surf romance movie entitled “Siargao” that was filmed on the island is a visual feast that captured the hearts of Filipino moviegoers. On the international scene, luxury and lifestyle travel magazine Condé Nast Traveler named Siargao the Best Island in Asia in 2018 and again in 2021. Time Magazine listed Siargao as one of the World's 100 Greatest Places of 2021.

Hit the beach in style and discover the diverse island offerings of Siargao.