Check the weather city by city, starting with Manila.
The Philippine archipelago has over 7,100 islands surrounded by some of the most marine-biodiverse waters in the world. From the Banaue rice terraces to the lagoons of Palawan, from the Albay volcanoes to the beaches of El Nido, it's one of the most spectacular destinations in Southeast Asia.
Palawan is regularly voted the most beautiful island in the world. El Nido and Coron offer emerald lagoons surrounded by karst cliffs, secret beaches and exceptional marine life. The Puerto Princesa Underground River is a UNESCO World Heritage site.
Highlights : El Nido (Bacuit Archipelago), Coron (shipwrecks), Puerto Princesa Underground River, Big Lagoon.
Boracay's White Beach is one of the most beautiful in Asia: powdery white sand, turquoise waters and a lively atmosphere. After its clean-up closure in 2018, the island came back more beautiful and better regulated.
Highlights : White Beach, Puka Shell Beach, Diniwid Beach, Mount Luho (viewpoint).
The rice terraces of the Luzon Cordilleras, carved 2,000 years ago by the ancestors of the Ifugao people, are a UNESCO World Heritage site. An extraordinary agricultural landscape at 1,200 m altitude.
Highlights : Batad (terraces), Banaue viewpoint, Bangaan village, Sagada (caves).
Siargao is the surfing capital of the Philippines thanks to the Cloud 9 wave, one of the finest in Asia. The island keeps a laid-back atmosphere with its mangroves, secret lagoons and exceptional marine wildlife.
Highlights : Cloud 9 (surf wave), Sugba Lagoon, Sohoton Cove, Naked Island.
The bustling capital of the Philippines, Manila blends Spanish colonial heritage with chaotic modernity. The walled city of Intramuros and its Fort Santiago bear witness to over three centuries of history. Binondo, the oldest Chinatown in the world, and the bay at sunset round out the visit.
Highlights : Intramuros — Spanish colonial walled city, Fort Santiago, Rizal Park, Binondo — oldest Chinatown in the world, Manila Bay at sunset.
The Philippines is a very affordable destination. Costs vary between tourist islands (Palawan, Boracay) and less-visited areas. Inter-island flights are necessary for long distances.