Mt. Mansilawit
El Nido, ~1.5h hike
Intermediate hike with a view over Nacpan Beach.
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Kite Surfing / Village de Sibaltan
El Nido, north
Kitesurfing and exploring northern El Nido, an authentic village off the beaten path.
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Nagkalit-kalit Chutes d'eau
El Nido, on the way to Nacpan
Small waterfalls, forest walk, cool swim on the way to Nacpan Beach. A good stop on the north loop.
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Duli Beach / Surf Favourite
El Nido, ~45 min
My favourite beach. Still wild, surf for all levels.
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Lio Beach
El Nido
Clean, beautiful beach with shaded spots, less crowded than Marimegmeg.
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Zipline El Nido
Corong Corong
Zipline with a view over El Nido bay, steep uphill walk then the ride down. Lunch break on site between 12pm and 1pm — avoid arriving then.
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Marimegmeg Beach
El Nido, near town centre
The closest beach to town, perfect for sunset.
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La Plage Restaurant & Bar Favourite
El Nido town
Founded by Alec and Bastien — the bar-restaurant that welcomed me when I first arrived in Palawan, the very first place I ever worked, as a bartender. Provençal cuisine with local produce, some of the best cocktails in El Nido (I had a hand in that, of course), and a gorgeous sunset over the pool. The food is excellent too.
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Taas Favourite
El Nido town
El Nido's best chef. Jeremy shares his love of cooking with the Filipino team and passes on real know-how, always a treat. Tasting menu, 5 or 8 courses, wine pairing available. Booking required.
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Bella Vita Favourite
El Nido town, seafront
The restaurant of my friend Oli, who learned Italian cooking in the home of pizza itself. By far the best pizza in El Nido — I've eaten hundreds of them — right on the water facing the sunset. A big heart too: I slept on the benches of his restaurant back when I had nowhere to stay.
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Mahogany Favourite
El Nido, Corong Corong
Run by Arnaud, one of the most respected expats in El Nido — over 25 years on the island, fluent in Tagalog, he knows it like the back of his hand. Very well-executed Filipino cuisine, and beautiful sunsets too.
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El Nido town
The best Korean restaurant in town, by Chef Sho straight from Korea.
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Rooftop Bar (Basile & Bertille) Favourite
El Nido town
Opened in 2016 by my friends Basile and Bertille — one of the first bars with real vibes in central El Nido. Chill spirit, a DJ almost every night, excellent cocktails, super comfortable to settle in. Perfect for a drink after dinner, or as a warm-up before heading out to party all night.
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La Plage Hotel
El Nido, next to La Plage restaurant
Owned by the same team as La Plage restaurant, right next door. Curated vintage vibe, sunset at the bar.
See it in the app →Mahogany Resort & Spa
El Nido, Corong Corong
Run by Arnaud (who also owns the Mahogany restaurant), one of the very best hotels in town — a lovely beachfront resort in Corong Corong, with pool and spa on site.
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Golden Monkey Beach Hotel
El Nido, Ca-alan Beach
Sea view, a bit outside the centre, free shuttle offered.
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Moringa Hotel
Corong-Corong
My friend Max's hotel, a great recommendation: excellent service, a pool, spotless rooms, a short walk from very good restaurants and the sunset.
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Walang Problema
El Nido, C. Hama
Laura's shop — a longtime Spanish friend in El Nido. Clothing and souvenirs, island-life vibe.
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La Boutique Keep in Touch
El Nido, Vanilla Beach
The shop of my great friends Gaet and Jen, who put me up when I had nothing — big hearts. You'll find local jams, local rum to bring home, and a nice selection of clothing.
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Palawan Divers
El Nido, PADI diving
This is where I got my Open Water certification — a professional team, serious yet fun. Discovery dives, PADI courses up to Dive Master, fun dives. For prices of fun dives and all the courses and certifications on offer, check their website directly (Book button).
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Private bangka tours — El Nido
Private bangka tours in El Nido, to see the must-see spots without joining the big groups. Meals cooked fresh that same morning, boarding around 8:30 am, route adapted to the tide to make the most of the sandbar. Time at each spot is up to you, lunch on the beach or on the boat, your choice.
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La Plage Speedboat Favourite
Custom tour, no frills
My favourite tour in El Nido — a top professional crew. Thanks to Tanya and Alec for this format that avoids the crowds in El Nido bay. The team adapts to what you want, the food is great, the boat is comfortable. Book ahead, it's often full — but if you want an off-the-beaten-path tour, this is it. Later departure at 11am, finishing after all the other boat tours, so you get to enjoy one of El Nido's best spots almost entirely alone. Price: ₱22,000 for 2 to 4 people, then ₱4,000 per extra person (10 people maximum).
₱22,000 (2–4 pax)
See it in the app →Maadgood
El Nido, custom bangka
For meeting people and good vibes — a beautiful bangka, custom tour, DJ or acoustic music on board, drinks included, massage possible. ₱3,999 per person on the shared tour.
₱3,999 / pax
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Philippines à la Carte
Speedboat
A reliable speedboat alternative for a custom outing.
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Julien's sailboat — day + night on board
Bacuit Bay · private sailboat
Julien, a friend of mine, takes you aboard his sailboat for a day and a night: sailing and anchoring in remote corners of Bacuit Bay, away from the usual tour routes. For those who love sailing. Price: €480 for 2 people.
€480 (2 pax)
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My secret spots and the perks negotiated with my partners are in the app, for the crew. Joining is free.
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