14 places to discover
Apiton Island is a small coastal island barangay off the coast of San Policarpo in Eastern Samar, Philippines, located in the Philippine Sea. It is known for its white sand shoreline, clear waters, and small fishing community. The island is accessible by boat from the mainland of San Policarpo and offers a quiet, rural island setting with beach areas and views of surrounding islets. It is part of the municipality's island barangays.
The Balangiga Bells are three historic church bells housed at San Lorenzo de Martir Parish Church in Balangiga, Eastern Samar, Philippines. Cast in the 19th century, the bells are notable for their religious function and their long absence from the town after being removed in 1901. Repatriated from the United States in December 2018, they are now displayed at the church as heritage artifacts and are a focal point for visitors interested in local history and religious heritage.
Baybay Boulevard is a seaside promenade and seawall in Barangay A, Borongan City, Eastern Samar, facing Borongan Bay and the Pacific Ocean. Developed by the city government as a coastal protection and tourism project, it features a paved walkway, lighting, and seating along the shoreline. It is notable as the city's main leisure waterfront, popular for sunset views, strolling, and local food stalls, and as a venue for community events.
Calicoan Island is a coastal island off the southeastern tip of Samar in Guiuan, Eastern Samar, Philippines, connected to the mainland by a bridge. Known for its white-sand beaches, clear waters, lagoons and surf breaks, it is a center for surfing and beach tourism in Eastern Visayas. The island features ABCD Beach, rocky coves, caves and small fishing communities, with resorts and homestays supporting visitors exploring its coastline and interior lagoon.
Canhugas Nature Park is a coastal nature park in Hernani, Eastern Samar, located in Barangay 2 along the Pacific coastline. Managed by the local government as an eco-tourism site, it features a white sand beach, distinctive rock formations, mangrove areas and shaded grounds. The park is notable for its natural coastal landscape, picnic cottages and swimming area, serving as a local recreation and day-trip destination in Eastern Samar.
Divinubo Island is a small coastal island located off the coast of Borongan City in Eastern Samar, Philippines. Situated in Borongan Bay facing the Philippine Sea, it is known for its white sand beach, clear waters, limestone rock formations, small caves and coastal cliffs. The undeveloped island is accessed by boat and is visited for swimming, sightseeing and nature appreciation.
Homonhon Island is a 105-square-kilometer island in Guiuan, Eastern Samar, located at the entrance to Leyte Gulf in the eastern Philippines. It is historically notable as the site where Ferdinand Magellan's expedition first landed in the Philippines on March 16, 1521. The island features white-sand beaches, clear waters, fishing villages, and a historical marker commemorating the landing, with mining areas inland and coastal settlements.
Kantican Island is a small uninhabited coastal island off the coast of Guiuan in Eastern Samar, Philippines, within the Leyte Gulf. Known for its white sandy beach, clear turquoise waters and fringing coral areas, it is visited as part of Guiuan island-hopping tours. The island offers a quiet natural setting with minimal development, surrounded by shallow reefs and calm waters suitable for swimming and snorkeling on calm days.
Linao Cave is a natural limestone cave located in Barangay Sulangan, Guiuan, Eastern Samar, Philippines. It is known for its crystal-clear, cold freshwater pool inside the cavern that is suitable for swimming. The cave features natural rock formations and a small opening that allows light to illuminate the water. Located near the southern tip of Samar Island, it is a popular local attraction for visitors exploring Guiuan's coastal and natural sites.
Mahiliaw Cold Spring is a natural cold spring located in Barangay Mahiliaw in the municipality of Taft, Eastern Samar, Philippines. Surrounded by lush vegetation and forested surroundings, the spring features clear, cool freshwater that collects in a natural pool used for swimming and bathing. It is a locally managed attraction known for its refreshing water, tranquil rural setting, and simple natural landscape, serving as a popular day-use destination for residents and visitors to Taft.
Minasangay Island Eco Park is a community-managed eco-tourism park on Minasangay Island off the coast of Balangkayan in Eastern Samar, Philippines. It is notable for its dense mangrove forest, wooden boardwalk, and floating cottages over clear shallow waters. Developed as a mangrove rehabilitation and conservation site, the park offers low-impact nature experiences and serves as a model for sustainable coastal ecotourism in Eastern Samar.
Sulangan Church, officially St. Anthony of Padua Parish Church, is a Roman Catholic pilgrimage church in Barangay Sulangan, Guiuan, Eastern Samar. Located at the southern tip of Samar Island, it is renowned for its venerated image of St. Anthony of Padua and its status as a major religious destination in Eastern Visayas. The present church was reconstructed after severe damage from Typhoon Haiyan (Yolanda) in 2013.
Suluan Island is a small inhabited coastal island and barangay of Guiuan in Eastern Samar, Philippines, located at the southeastern edge of the Philippine archipelago facing the Philippine Sea. It is notable as the first island sighted by the Magellan expedition on March 16, 1521, before landing on nearby Homonhon. The island features white-sand beaches, clear waters, a fishing community, and a historic lighthouse, offering a remote, low-development island experience.
Tubabao Island is a small island off the coast of Guiuan in Eastern Samar, Philippines, separated from the mainland by a narrow channel. It is internationally noted as the temporary refuge for approximately 5,000 White Russian refugees from 1949 to 1951 under the International Refugee Organization. The island features fishing villages, coconut groves, sandy shores, and a historical marker commemorating the refugee camp, offering a quiet, historically significant coastal landscape.