The most beautiful natural sites to discover Ormoc

To the northeast of Ormoc, Lake Danao offers a beautiful excursion in the surrounding area. The lake was placed under state protection in 1972 and named after the wife of dictator Marcos, Imelda Lake, before becoming Danao Lake in 1998. Danao simply means "lake" in Tagalog, which explains why other lakes, such as Camotes Island, are so named. You can kayak or picnic on one of the floating huts. A breath of fresh air.

Kalanggaman Island lies off the coast of the town of Palompon, which can be reached in 1? hours by van from Ormoc (150 PHP). There are boats waiting to take you there. It's one of the most beautiful islands in the archipelago, best known for its narrow, powdery white sandbank that stretches for 800 metres through turquoise water. What a pleasure to stroll along this thin strip, with the impression of walking in the middle of the sea! It's possible to swim, snorkel and even picnic and camp on the island for an even more immersive experience.