About Siargao Island
Siargao Island is a teardrop-shaped island in Surigao del Norte, Philippines, with General Luna as its main tourism hub. Known as the Surfing Capital of the Philippines, it is famous for Cloud 9 surf break. The island features white-sand beaches, lagoons, mangroves, rock pools and coconut-covered interior. It offers island-hopping, surfing, and nature exploration and serves as gateway to nearby islets and protected landscapes.
Visitors guide
Visitors to Siargao Island can expect a laid-back tropical island setting centered on General Luna. The landscape includes palm-lined roads, white-sand beaches, reef breaks, tidal pools, mangrove forests, and inland lagoons. General Luna town offers accommodations, restaurants, surf schools and tour operators. Visitors can explore Cloud 9 boardwalk and tower, take boat trips to nearby islets, visit Sugba Lagoon and Magpupungko Rock Pools, and observe daily fishing and surfing activity.
Key highlights
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Cloud 9 surf break and boardwalk in General Luna
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Island hopping to Naked Island, Daku Island and Guyam Island
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Sugba Lagoon in Del Carmen for swimming and paddleboarding
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Magpupungko Rock Pools and tidal lagoon in Pilar
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Extensive coconut palm landscapes and mangrove reserves
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Siargao Islands Protected Landscapes and Seascapes (SIPLAS)