We spent these few days in the sun, trying out the local beaches around Panglao. The island is split between two towns, Panglao and Dauis, and it’s joined to the main island of Bohol by bridges.
The highlight was Hinagdanan Cave at Dauis, a limestone cave where we had a swim in the cool turquoise water underground. The story goes that a landowner found it while clearing his land: he dropped a stone into a hole, heard a splash and built a ladder to get down, which is where the name comes from, as Hinagdanan means “laddered”. Inside there’s a deep lagoon, with stalactites overhead and sunlight coming in through holes in the roof.
Good to know
- Hinagdanan Cave: it’s at Dauis. There’s a small entry fee and an extra charge if you want to swim, so check at the ticket booth.
We checked these details in October 2026. Times, prices and rules do change, so it’s worth a quick look at the official sites before you go.