Apo Island Beach

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A pristine beach on Apo Island off the coast of Bohol, famous for its coral reef rehabilitation program and sea turtle population. The island has been a marine sanctuary since 1981, and swimmers regularly encounter sea turtles feeding in shallow waters. A must-visit for eco-conscious travelers.

📍 LocationBohol, Bohol

🏠 AddressApo Island, Bohol

🌡️ Water25–30°C (77–86°F)

📅 BestNov, Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr

🏖️ Sandwhite sand

📏 Length4.4 km

🏄 Activitiessnorkeling with sea turtles, scuba diving, freediving, night diving, drift diving, beach relaxation, hiking (Habagat Eco-Trail, David's Walk, Witchy's Trail), lighthouse visit, view deck trek (Apo View Deck), village cultural tour, underwater photography, marine life observation

⚠️ SafetyBoat crossings can get rough during monsoon (Habagat, Jun–Sep) and Amihan (Nov–Feb) — expect to get wet up to waist-deep during embarkation/disembarkation. Turtles must not be touched; the Turtle Sanctuary core zone is off-limits and marked by buoys. Snorkeling/diving permitted only outside the sanctuary boundary with a guide. No lifeguards on-site. Boat schedules are demand-based with no fixed timetable; last boat departs around 3–4 PM. Visibility reaches 30–35 meters in dry season. Coconut Point reef has strong 'washing machine' currents — advanced divers only.

⛵ AccessBoat from Malatapay Port, Zamboanguita, Negros Oriental (30–40 min via jeepney/bus from Dumaguete City) (₱300, ~40min))