Holiday in Siquijor

About Siquijor

Siquijor is the most mystical island in the Philippines — a small, legendary island in the Visayas, viewed with a mix of fascination and superstition by many Filipinos due to its tradition of herbal healers and Bolo-Bolo rituals (spirit healing). However, behind the mystical reputation lies one of the most beautiful and tranquil islands in the archipelago. The beaches of Siquijor are pristine and dreamy: Paliton Beach offers powdery white sand beneath coconut palms, Salagdoong Beach has natural cliffs for jumping into crystal-clear water, and San Juan Beach is a long, quiet stretch with affordable beach resorts and sunsets that set the sky ablaze. The Cambugahay Falls are Siquijor's natural jewel: three cascades with turquoise natural pools, between which a Tarzan rope invites swinging. The water is so clear that you can see every stone at the bottom. The centuries-old Balete trees (Banyan) with their twisted aerial roots are revered by locals as ghost homes — the oldest stands in a natural basin with fish that massage your feet. You can circle the entire island in three hours on a scooter: passing by crumbling Spanish churches, butterfly farms, herbal markets, and villages where the old tradition of Herbolarios (herbal healers) is still alive. Siquijor is not a party destination — it is a place for travelers seeking tranquility, mysticism, and authentic Philippine island life.