Bohol is an island in the central Philippines, part of the Visayas region in Southeast Asia. It is a destination that many visitors come to for a mix of landscape, wildlife and time in the water, and it makes a good stop for travellers who want a slower pace than the larger cities of the archipelago.
What to see
- The Chocolate Hills, the island's best-known sight, a large group of rounded limestone hills whose grassy slopes turn brown in the dry season, which gives them their name.
- Tarsiers, the small nocturnal primates that are one of Bohol's most distinctive attractions, which visitors can see at dedicated sanctuaries.
- Panglao Island, linked to Bohol and known for its white sand beaches.
Getting into the water
Bohol is also known for its diving spots, and the waters around the island suit travellers who want to snorkel or dive as well as lie on the sand. Panglao's beaches are the natural place to base yourself if the sea is the main reason for your trip.
Whether Bohol suits you depends on what you want from a holiday. If you enjoy landscapes, wildlife and time on the beach or underwater, it offers a varied and relaxed visit, with the hills inland and the coast within reach.
