Holiday in Coron

What makes Coron special as a destination?

Coron on the island of Busuanga in the Philippine province of Palawan is considered one of the best diving and snorkeling spots in the world — and for good reason: off the coast lie twelve Japanese warships from World War II on the seabed, now overgrown with corals and regarded as the most accessible wreck dives in Asia. The wrecks of the Japanese fleet, sunk by American planes in 1944, lie at depths between 10 and 40 meters — ideal for divers of all experience levels. The Okikawa Maru and the Irako are the most spectacular: huge ship hulls that you can swim through, covered with soft and hard corals and populated by schools of tropical fish. But Coron is much more than just wreck diving: the limestone cliffs of the Calamian Islands form one of the most dramatic landscapes in the Philippines. Kayangan Lake — a freshwater lake in a karst basin, accessible via a steep staircase — with its emerald green, crystal clear water is the most photographed lake in the country. The Twin Lagoon connects two lagoons through an underwater rock passage. Barracuda Lake fascinates divers with a unique phenomenon: a thermocline where warm saltwater (38 °C) and cool freshwater mix, creating optical distortions. Island-hopping by Bangka boat to the limestone islands with their hidden lagoons and white sandy beaches is the highlight of any visit to Coron.