Discover Bicol – Must-See Tourist Attractions in Bicolandia
Just a 10-hour travel from Manila, you can already reach the beautiful and diverse region of Bicol. From world-class beaches, majestic volcanoes and mountains, amazing diving sites, and delicious local cuisine, Bicol is definitely a must-visit region in the Philippines. Here is a list of tourist attractions in Bicolandia that will make you see why you should visit it:
Caramoan Peninsula
The picturesque Caramoan is undeniably one of the many places in Bicol that draws tourists all around the world. This beautiful town used to be unknown but after being featured in numerous TV shows, movies, new shows, etc., the tourism rate of Caramoan drastically increased. Caramoan Peninsula is the perfect place to unwind this summer with its idyllic beaches and quiet surroundings. This hilly peninsula also boasts exquisite rock formations, a subterranean river, an islet lake, and enchanting caves.
Camsur Watersports Complex
A newer tourist attraction in Naga City, the Camsur Watersports Complex is the perfect getaway for water sports enthusiasts. The complex offers to tourists a place to do wakeboarding, waterskiing, and water skating; the watersports complex also has a 6-point cable ski system that secures guests’ safety when practicing. Inside the complex, tourists can also see sandbars, restaurants, pro-shops, spas, and grandstands.
Donsol, Sorsogon
The town of Donsol in Sorsogon also used to be a simple fishing village but all these began to change after people discovered that the waters of Donsol is a sanctuary of whale sharks. Locals of Donsol already knew about these whale sharks residing in their waters almost 100 years ago but they thought that these animals are very dangerous and decided to stay away from them. In reality however, whale sharks are not dangerous because they only eat plankton, macroalgae, small squids, and krill. After the discovery, tourism in Donsol increased; the town was then dubbed as the Whale Shark Capital of the World.