Paliton Beach

Environmental fee ₱20

Paliton Beach, in San Juan, is consistently ranked among Siquijor's most beautiful stretches of coastline — a curve of powdery white sand fringed with palm trees and lapped by clear turquoise water. Facing west, it's one of the best spots on the island to watch the sunset, especially with a drink in hand from one of the beachside cafés and bars that line the shore.

Don't expect a party scene: Paliton keeps things low-key, with tree swings over the water, hammocks for an afternoon nap, and little else to do besides swim and soak up the view — which is exactly its appeal. Happy hour at the beach bars typically runs from 4 to 6pm, right before the evening light show begins.

The beach is about 40 minutes from Larena port. Renting a scooter (around ₱250/day near the ferry terminal) is the easiest way to get there, though a tricycle or habal-habal (motorbike taxi) from San Juan works just as well for around ₱500.