Palawan is Declared the Best Island in the World
Just days after the Philippines was included in the list of Top 10 Countries to Visit in 2015, one of our many islands got an even bigger recognition: world’s best island. In Conde Nast Traveler‘s annual lists for the Reader’s Choice Awards, Palawan was declared as the best island in the world.
The Puerto Princesa Subterranean River is a sight to behold
According to the magazine, “This small island—one of the Philippines’ 7,107—shot to the top of our list this year with a recent claim to fame: It’s now home to one of the new seven natural wonders of the world, Puerto Princesa Subterranean River.” They described the river as “one of the longest underground rivers in the world, traveling five miles through a subterranean cave system. Guided boat tours take visitors down a portion of the waterway, where karsts, natural rock formations created by dissolving limestone, loom in every direction.”
The beaches are the perfect escape from the city life
Palawan beat world-famous islands like Hawaii, the Great Barrier Reef, Santorini, Bermuda, Bali, Maldives, French Polynesia, and Bora Bora. Palawan’s score was 88.750.
Of course, Boracay also made it to the list as the 12th best island. The magazine noted its “gentle coastlines,” “thriving nightlife scene,” “powdery white sand,” and “azule water.”
What do you think of this recognition? Is Palawan really the world’s best island? Share your thoughts in the comments section below!
Palawan is Declared the Best Island in the World
Ill be there in 14 weeks ,, Baracay , or one of the other famous islands ,, ill be 4,5 week at that fun place conected……
Proud to be Palaweño! 😀 come and visit “Palawan” you will never be dissapoint dont forget to bring your cam, and ready for the great experience 😉 enjoy!
proud aq kz laking palawan aq””tnks godbless”’
My wife and I just got back from visiting the Philippines. We visited Coron, while there we did island hopping and it was great with beautiful waters.
I grew up in Palawan and it has always amazes me. There is natural beauty everywhere, even in the unnoticed little towns and beaches. I have been to Santorini, Bali, Hawaii but Palawan is still hands down the most beautiful when it comes to natural beauty and serenity. I really hope efforts will be made to persevere such a world wonder.