BOHOL IS SYNONYMOUS with the world-renowned Chocolate Hills and the big-eyed tarsiers, but unknown to many, the province is also home to a long list of white sand beaches waiting to be discovered.

So the next time you think of visiting Bohol, make sure beach hopping is on your list too. Don’t worry, we did your homework for you. Here’s the list of Bohol beaches you shouldn’t miss:

Panglao Island

Panglao is one of several large islands separated from mainland Bohol. The others most likely keeping untouched beaches are Cabilao, Lapinin, and Mahanay. Zooming in on Panglao Island, though, you’ll find Alona Beach (photo below), which you’d easily fall in love with.

The other beaches in Panglao are Bikini Beach, Dumaloan Beach, Danao Beach, Doljo Beach, and Momo Beach. A few days in Panglao Island alone won’t be enough to enjoy the activities at each one.

Panglao is home to resorts of every type — budget-friendly options are just as easy to find as the well-marketed, luxurious ones offering first-class amenities.

Panglao Island Nature Resort and Spa is one of the most popular resorts in all of Bohol. It features a large outdoor pool and modern bungalows and rooms. Guests also get a free shuttle service to Tagbilaran Airport.

Mainland Bohol

Bohol’s mainland is also dotted with numerous beaches: Anda Beach, Bugnao Beach, Duero Beach, Canuba Beach, Imelda Beach, Clarin Beach, Santa Fe Beach, Laya Beach, Kain-git Beach, and Lintuan Beach. If you’d rather skip convenience for a more traveler-style experience, head to Dapdap Beach Resort in Anda Beach and take in the untouched beauty of the place.

Home to diverse marine life with plenty of colorful corals and uncommon species like the crown-of-thorns starfish (above), Bohol has become a favorite of both casual snorkelers and serious divers alike.

At Balicasag Beach, for example, resorts offer soft coral diving to those daring enough to see what beauty lies underwater.

Pungtud Island

Surrounded by white sand bars perfect for Instagram photos you’d want to frame for your living room, Bohol can easily hold its own against other Philippine islands you know.

While Pungtud Island is quite a sight from the air (see featured photo above), its long stretch of white sand bar is just as stunning as a backdrop for your next profile picture. But why settle for a photo when you can actually swim in the waters surrounding it, like a dream come true?

If you’re planning to spend a few days isolating yourself from the crowd and noise, Pungtud Island is the perfect place. Its breathtaking, picturesque view won’t just calm your mind — it’s also the perfect place to reflect on what’s been happening in your life. Make sure to add Bohol to your list of places to visit this coming 2017! See you there soon, my friends!