Bohol Hotels, Balicasag Island Beaches and Attractions
Hotels and Resorts in Balicasag Island, Bohol Province
Balicasag Island Dive Resort, Balicasag Island, Bohol, Philippines
It has a number of cottages straight on the beach at the southern side of Balicasag island, and its own restaurant.
Balicasag Bohol
Balicasag Island has a total land area of 25 has., 1.5 has., of which has been developed into a resort. This " Special Interest Resort" has been operational since October, 1989. PTA together with the Philippine Navy promote underwater sports and protects a marine life sanctuary showcasing a model for marine environmental conservation, ecological preservation and tourism.
This low, flat island is situated four kilometers southwest of Duljo Point off Panglao Reef. Surrounded by a sandy shell coraline beach, the island is fringed by a narrow reef shelf 9 to 49.5 meters wide. The tops of the submarine cliffs are covered with hard coral while lower levels are covered with sponges and gorgonians. A thriving fish community is found around the cliff face area. Jacks, barracudas and mackerels also abound.
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