September 4th, 2009
Enjoying a Tacloban Vacation
There are plenty of activities for you to enjoy when you are visiting Tacloban. The city has many attractions that would satisfy holiday makers of all ages. If you happen to be interested in diving, for example, then the area has a number of great dive sites which you can explore. You can visit Cuatros Islas with its four islands of Mahaba, Apid, Himokilan, and Digyo. These islands have over 280 kinds of coral reefs along with numerous varieties of fish, so you can get to see all sorts of marine wonders underneath its blue, crystalline waters. The Bonga Bend is another great dive site that features a number of aquatic species. Meanwhile, Panaon Island, which is found on the eastern part of Sogod Bay, has over 500 types of corals which draw divers to its waters.
Tacloban also has its share of the finest beaches where you can relax and soak up the sunlight on the sand. Some of the most well-known spots for swimming are Red Beach, Blue Beach, White Beach, Digyo, Apid, and Amihan Woodlands. However, natural attractions are not the only reasons why you should visit this great Philippine city. You can get to see some noteworthy landmarks as well. Examples of these popular sights are the Redona Residence, the Palo Metropolitan Cathedral, the Leyte Provincial Capitol, the Tacloban City Hall, the Santo Nino Shrine and Heritage Museum, and the People’s Centre and Library.
So make your plans to visit Tacloban with your special someone or your family members so you can see these great spots for yourself and enjoy all the good things that the city has to offer.
