Siargao

It is well known as "the Surfing Capital of the Philippines" with a reputation among surfers within the Philippines and the International scene. Several coral reefs, offsore islands, and sand bars are also found. It contains the largest mangrove forest reserves in Mindanao, at Del Carmen town. - but some of the better know surf spots are for experts only.

exact spot tbd.

Remarks

• flights from Manila ~70EUR - 100EUR
• looks like a good island to explore: ~1.5h from north to south
• offers diving and surfing and beaches and offshore islands to be explored

Accommodation

• http://www.siargaocottages.com/ - monthly rate: ~ 400EUR
• tripadvisor

Links

• http://www.siargaoislands.net/
• http://wikitravel.org/en/Siargao
• https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Siargao
• OpenSignal: https://opensignal.com/?z=11&minLat=9.677&maxLat=10.083&minLng=125.670&maxLng=126.425&s=all&t=2-3-4
• Lonelyplanet intro: http://www.lonelyplanet.com/philippines/mindanao/siargao/introduction
• some travel blogger dude: http://www.backpackerbanter.com/blog/siargao-surfing-complete-guide - but seems to have some nice links and hints