The Philippines offers an unforgettable adventure across 7,641 islands. Experience stunning white-sand beaches, vibrant coral reefs for world-class diving, and breathtaking natural wonders. The warm, English-speaking locals and rich cultural heritage make it a truly welcoming and unique destination.
Siquijor is famous and a very safe destination
Siquijor is a pearl of the Visayas, enveloped in magical charm. Its dazzling white beaches and crystal-clear waters invite you to swim, splash around or simply dream. Siquijor has it all: mountains, beautiful beaches and lots of undeveloped forest areas.
Inland, ancient strangler fig trees and mystical waterfalls enchant visitors, as do green and sometimes high mountains that offer fantastic views for hikers, mountain bikers and motorcyclists. The feeling to be on this green island can be described as magic.
People on Siquijor are very friendly
The warm hospitality of the locals, the unspoilt, peaceful atmosphere and lack of traffic make the island a very special long-haul destination. Some parts of Siquijor are wonderful and covered with green mountains, the coastline is looking like a paradise.
How to get to the paradise?
Getting there is a bit tedious, as it takes a few steps to fly to paradise. From London, Brussels or Frankfurt, for example, you can fly to Hong Kong or Singapore, then continue on to Cebu. An EU or Swiss passport allows you to stay for one month. From Cebu, you can take the ferry to Siquijor. This takes at least 20 hours, but the experiences on Siquijor make up for the effort.
Where to go on Siquijor?
Five towns are living proof of the island’s popularity: Siquijor as the port city and island capital, San Juan as a tourist hotspot, Lazi in the southeast, Maria in the east and Larena in the north as the second port city, and many small villages scattered across the island have a combined population of around 105,000.
San Juan is the No. 1
A lot of tourists visit San Juan, others prefer the quiet north of Sandugan or Maria. But also Siquijor or Maria and Lazi find a lot of visitors. From the author’s point of view it makes sense to rent a motorbike or scooter and visit all sights of the lovely island of Siquijor. But attention: there is so much to see. So it makes sense to stay longer, as it was
Why San Juan is the party and tourist center of Siquijor
The Pure Yann Guesthouse … sets the standard
The new de-luxe guesthouse impresses with its friendly and personal service, clean and well-equipped rooms, and a family atmosphere that creates a welcoming home away from home for guests. In addition, the prices are fair and reasonable. Mostly the nice rooms are fully booked, what shows that the concept is well designed and planned.
Nice open kitchen for the guests
A well-equipped guest kitchen allows travellers to cook or prepare their own meals, making their stay particularly enjoyable. A gas stove, free drinking water and a large refrigerator are just a few of the amenities offered by the Pure Yann Guesthouse in San Yuan on Siquijor.
Summary
The Pure Yann Guesthouse is ideal for independend travellers seeking authentic and relaxed accommodation away from major tourist centres. Nevertheless, the beach and San Juan is only a five-minute walk away. Or 50 seconds by bicycle or scooter. Some guests are even rushing down on a skate board …
