The 1st class town of Narra in South Palawan, in the western Philippines, lies amid impressive scenery and is the type of place that honeymooning couples head for. It features many secluded coves and resorts nearby.
The town and surroundings are blessed with warm weather year round and have pristine waters for excellent swimming and water sports action. Though there are water sports available, Narra is by no means a bustling party resort. One pastime in Narra is the chartering of outrigger boats for island hopping.
There are plenty of fancy resorts based in Narra including the well-established Crystal Paradise Resort, Spa & Winery, which is especially popular with couples. It lies just out of town in a private cove with a fantastic setting amid a 12-hectare wildlife preserve and offers a bit of ecotourism along with its pampering.
Getting There & Away
Flights land at Puerto Princesa Airport from Manila in about an hour and also come in from Cebu. The drive south to Narra is a couple of hours (80kms), with many resorts in Narra providing courtesy airport transfers. SuperFerry runs to Puerto Princesa in 13 hours from Manila.
Things to Do
Narra Attractions
- Narra Beach
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Although not the best beach in palawan, narra’s main beach is worth spending a day at.
Side trips from Narra
- Puerto Princesa Subterranean River National Park]]
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Any visitor to south palawan should head for this wonderful park to the north of the provincial capital.
- Tabon Caves
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Immense caves not far from narra feature loads of pretty features and the ancient tabon man.
- Tubbataha Reef Marine Park
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Divers should head for this brilliant dive spot in south palawan.