19 Most Romantic Destinations in the Philippines

19. Lake Caliraya

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There is nothing quite like a romantic getaway for couples where there’s no one else around, just you and someone special being one with nature. That’s what awaits lovers in Lake Caliraya, Laguna. Spend a night under billions of stars on a floating suite in the middle of a lake that definitely spells r-o-m-a-n-c-e. 

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Aquascape Lake Caliraya’s floating cottages are made of native materials and powered by solar electricity, with huge glass windows for natural light to come through while cozying up with your special someone. It's on our list of the best floating house resorts in the Philippines. 

18. Siquijor 

A tiny island off the central Visayas region, jammed with enchanting beauty — that’s Siquijor Island for you. In the past, Siquijor has earned a reputation for black magic and other mystical stories. 

Whether true or not, what is definitely magical about this place are its virgin beach pockets lined with swaying palm trees, cascading waterfalls in the middle of lush forests, and violet skies as the sun starts to set. 

It is also not as crowded as other destinations yet, so expect a sleepy vibe that guarantees uninterrupted romantic moments with your loved one. You will fall under the spell of magical Siquijor. If you want too see more of the province, you and your loved one may opt to join Siquijor tours.

17. Batangas

Batangas, not too far from the Philippine capital Manila, is frequented by families and vacationers for a quick romantic getaway or staycation packages from the hustle and bustle of the metro. 

There are many Batangas beach resorts lined up in its scenic coasts and golden sands. This is why Batangas has also become a favorite spot for lovers and honeymooners looking for resorts near Manila. 

Catch the beautiful sunset while dipping in the infinity pool at Club Punta Fuego or the beach of Pico de Loro. Get a couple’s massage at La Luz Beach Resort’s beachfront beds.

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• See also: Top places to visit in Batangas

Club Balai Isabel has become a go-to wedding venue, featuring dramatic backdrops as couples exchange I Do’s or go on a simple out-of-town date. You can also visit Palm Beach Resort or go on a wellness retreat at The Farm at San Benito, one of the top wellness resorts in the Philippines, for a relaxing time with your beau.

Note: Check the latest news about the Taal Volcano activity before planning Batangas tours, especially those within the 14KM permanent danger zone: Agoncillo, San Nicolas, Talisay, Balete, Mataas na Kahoy, Lemery, Laurel, Tagaytay City, Tanauan City,  Cuenca, Taal, Sta. Teresita, Alitagtag, San Jose, Lipa City, and Malvar.

16. Mactan, Cebu

Hailed as a diver’s haven, Mactan Island in Cebu offers some of the best underwater scenes in the entire Philippines. But if you and your loved one want to take it slow and easy, Mactan’s several Cebu luxury resorts like Crimson Mactan Resort, Bluewater Maribago Resort, Dusit Thani Mactan Resort are also perfect for just lazing around and having an intimate time together. 

• Find other fun things you can do and places to visit in Cebu 
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• Read also: Top Mactan Cebu tourist spots

One of the best Philippine honeymoon resorts in the area is the rustic Abaca Boutique Resort, with tailored services and poolside amenities. Movenpick Resort Mactan has a more modern touch, with a beautifully designed restaurant built over its crystal-clear coastal waters. 

Perhaps the most famous is the Shangri-La Mactan Resort and Spa, with all facilities and amenities you could ever dream of for a romantic vacation. If you have a half-day to spare, you and your partner can go on a Mactan island hopping tour or visit its inland tourist attractions.

If you have more time for exploring the rest of Cebu province, some top activities that you can add to your Cebu tours itinerary include swimming with turtles in Cebu in Moalboal and doing the Cebu canyoneering tour to Kawasan Falls. 

15. Samal Island 

The Island Garden City of Samal is a slice of paradise in Mindanao’s Davao del Norte, near Davao City and top-booked Davao City hotels. It features a beautiful balance between serene and adventure, a total package for lovers who want to experience a trip of a lifetime. 

• Add Davao tours in your itinerary while you're in Samal Island
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• Read also: Must-visit Davao tourist spots
• Learn how to go to Samal Island

Book a Samal island-hopping tour so you can visit breathtaking beaches such as Talikud Island and Malipano Island. 

Hold hands as you chase waterfalls like Hagimit and Tambang Falls. Spend a little more and stay at the world-famous Pearl Farm Beach Resort, a luxurious place to experience priceless moments. 

14. Camiguin

Heat up the romance in the Island Born of Fire, Camiguin in Mindanao. Past activities of the island’s volcanoes from a hundred years ago have given Camiguin its dramatic landscapes and jaw-dropping sceneries. 

• Book a Camiguin White Island & countryside tour
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• While in Camiguin, try the activities in Cagayan de Oro, a ferry and bus ride away 

Talk about having the immaculate White Island sandbar, natural cold and hot springs, and the magnificent view of Mt. Hibok Hibok as setting for your special getaway. All these natural charms and tourist spots in Camiguin, and devoid of mass tourists, make it one of the most romantic destinations in the Philippines.

• Go on a side trip to Cagayan de Oro and try these tours:
  • Cagayan de Oro whitewater rafting package
  • Cagayan de Oro city tour
  • Seven Seas Waterpark Cagayan de Oro day pass with transfers
  • Cagayan De Oro Sinulom Falls & Bolao Cold Spring tour
• Book a Cagayan de Oro airport transfer

13. Bantayan Island, Cebu

Bantayan Island is a drop of tropical bliss in the Visayas Sea, off the northern end of Cebu. There’s really something seductive about a sleepy coastal town with expansive white sand Cebu beaches.

Let this little island allure you with its laid-back vibe, glorious beaches, and native-style accommodations for an unassuming quality time with a loved one. 

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Visit Ogtong Cave and nearby The Ruins that has become a favorite spot for romantic photoshoots. Hop on a scooter for a lovely drive around town and make your way to Kota Park for a lovely sunset session. Find the best Bantayan Island tourist spots you and your partner will both enjoy. 

12. Bohol

The island of Bohol is one of the top tourist spots in Visayas and is packed with natural beauty unlike any other in the Philippines. It’s a holiday destination perfect for lovers who want to get a little bit of everything. You definitely won't run out of things to do in Bohol.

• Book cheap flights to Bohol and Panglao airport transfer
• Read about why Bohol is a great place for destination weddings in the Philippines

Bohol features wonderful sights including the white sand beaches of Panglao Island, the mesmerizing geomorphic wonder that is the Chocolate Hills, and the world’s smallest primate, the Philippine tarsier, which are usually featured in a Bohol countryside tour. Other must-visit attractions in Bohol tours include the Loboc River Cruise, ATV ride with a view of Chocolate Hills, and firefly watching. 

Bohol hotels including luxury accommodations also abound such as the Eskaya Beach Resort, Mithi Resort, Bohol Beach Club, which are some of the best Bohol beachfront resorts. Another popular Bohol accommodation is Amorita Resort which features villas overlooking the beach. While the Hennan Resort on Alona Beach offers a pool villa with a private veranda perfect for those relaxing, intimate moments.

You can book all-inclusive Bohol tour packages with airfare so you can focus on just relaxing. You can also design your own itinerary and add a Bohol island hopping tour and Balicasag Island dolphin watching to your plans. 

11. Iloilo

Iloilo is regarded as the “City of Love” because of its central geographic location in the Philippines. What makes Iloilo one of the most romantic destinations in the Philippines are its soft-spoken and loving people, the Ilonggos, aside from interesting Iloilo tourist spots, of course.

Ilonggos speaking tone is so sweet that you wouldn’t even know they’re already mad or are fighting each other. 

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While the city is highly urbanized, it remains to be grounded, organized, and laidback. Century-old churches and colonial buildings also add to the nostalgic charm of the place.

You can book Iloilo tour packages that include airfare, Iloilo airport transfers, and Iloilo hotel stay for a hassle-free romantic getaway. 

A must-visit here is the Islas de Gigantes or Gigantes Islands where you can go island-hopping on pristine white sand beach islands and feast on fresh seafood. 

10. Boracay

One of the most popular tourist destinations in the Philippines, Boracay Island is all sorts of beautiful, magical, and romantic.

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The 4-kilometer White Beach with blindingly white sand and calm, crystal-clear waters is the island’s main star and it’s where you can see one of the most gorgeous sunsets in the world. You also have many options when it comes to resorts in Boracay as it houses some of the best beach resorts in the Philippines. If you and your partner are feeling adventurous, you can try some of the challenging and fun activities in Boracay.

Boracay is also one of the best places to propose in the Philippines, whether it’s at the beachfront Boracay hotel or resort, on a sunset yacht cruise, aboard a helicopter ride around the island, or a private Boracay island hopping tour, among many Boracay tours you can choose from. 

You can also book with Boracay beachfront resorts or luxury resorts and enjoy a Shangri La Boracay promo, Discovery Shores Boracay promo, Movenpick promo, Crimson Boracay promo, or Boracay Newcoast promo. These Philippine hotels for booking have become favorite wedding reception venues as well. 

If you need help deciding where to stay in Boracay, check out our articles on the best Boracay Station 1 resorts, Boracay Station 2 resorts, and Boracay station 3 hotels. 

9. Bolinao, Pangasinan 

Cape Bolinao Lighthouse in Bolinao, Pangasinan has become one of the go-to places for pre-nuptial photoshoots and wedding proposals in the Philippines. And it’s no wonder why: there’s something so romantic about a lighthouse with the blue seas in the background. 

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Patar White Beach also offers a beautiful coast perfect for cozying it up with your partner, but the absence of resorts here means you have to be willing to rough it to have a great cruising and caving experience. But love is an adventure anyways, right? 

Check out our article on the best Pangasinan tourist spots and top-rated Pangasinan resorts to help you plan your trip.

8. Las Casas Filipinas de Acuzar, Bataan

For locals living in Manila or travelers with a few days to spare at the capital, a perfect nearby romantic destination is the Las Casas Filipinas de Acuzar in Bataan, one of the most unique hotels in the Philippines. It is a sprawling 400-hectare area where grandiose Spanish-Filipino houses have been restored and built on. 

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Relive the glorious days of Old Manila while enjoying private time with your special someone as you stay in one of their carefully-curated rooms or even an entire casa all to yourselves! 

They also have Valentine’s Day packages aside from the regular Las Casas day tour perfect for celebrating love and creating new memories.

7. Sagada 

What used to be a trekker’s paradise in the highlands of Cordillera has risen to fame when it was used as a setting for a local romance movie *cue in Where do Broken Hearts Go*. 

Sagada has become a hotspot for Filipino tourists, enjoying the cool breeze up in its foggy mountains and hillsides. Kiltepan View Point, one of the top Sagada tourist spots, is one of the most romantic places in the area, especially when you’re wrapped around by your lover's arms. 

Consider it a romantic adventure as you hike up its many trails, with century-old hanging coffins and numerous caves as interesting sights to see during you and your partner’s tour in Sagada.

6. Coron, Palawan

Located at the Philippines’ Last Frontier, Coron in Palawan is undoubtedly a paradise on earth. Its many islands, islets, and Palawan beaches feature unspoiled white sand beaches in the Philippines and turquoise waters that shimmer on a bright, sunny day. 

• Read our guide on diving in Coron
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• See also: Best Coron tourist spots

Coron can be considered one of the best places to propose in the Philippines, especially for couples who love the sun, sea, and sand. It's highly recommended to book Coron tour packages that include Coron flights, hotel, Coron airport transfer, and Coron island hopping tours for a hassle-free trip.

Take a dip at the unbelievably clean and clear Kayangan Lake tour and take your romance to a whole new level of adventure by diving in its many shipwreck sites, underwater caverns, and dive spots included in Coron tours and Coron diving packages. 

5. Baguio

Dubbed as the Summer Capital of the Philippines, Baguio is flocked by travelers because of its cold weather, charming hillside Baguio hotels for booking, and numerous parks and attractions. 

Imagine sipping a hot chocolate drink, popularly known as tsokolate in Baguio and made from local cacao beans, with a special someone tucked beside you amidst tall pine trees and the chilly breeze.

Play rom-com actors and go for a picnic date at Camp John Hay or Burnham Park. For a more enjoyable getaway, visit other attractions nearby Baguio tourist spots like strawberry farms, flower gardens, Tam-awan Village and BenCab Museum which are just a short drive away from the town proper. Try various Baguio tours that you’ll surely enjoy with your lover.

For a hassle-free romantic getaway, book a Baguio hotel promo package in top-rated hotels like The Manor Baguio for the best deals. Read our articles on the best Baguio hotels, restaurants in Baguio, and fun things to do in Baguio to help you plan your trip. 

4. Tagaytay 

Romance fills the cold, breezy air in Tagaytay, a serene town close to the capital of Manila, frequented by locals for a quick holiday and by couples for a scenic wedding. 

• Book a Tagaytay Taal Lake boat ride

The town overlooks the small but mighty Taal Lake and Volcano, making for a dramatic backdrop for significant others whether going for a simple date, Tagaytay hotel staycation booking, or a honeymoon package in the Philippines. There are also a lot of romantic activities in Tagaytay too, you just have to make sure you and your significant other will enjoy it.

Quaint Tagaytay coffee shops and premier Tagaytay restaurants (Antonio’s and Balay Dako are top favorites) also line up the ridge, so looking for the perfect place to enjoy a romantic, hearty meal with a loved one is never a problem in Tagaytay. Your vacation can be even more romantic if you book a stay in one of the Tagaytay hotels with a view.

Note: Check the latest news about the Taal Volcano activity before planning a trip to Tagaytay.

3. Vigan

Take a trip down memory lane in Vigan, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and Spanish colonial town in the Ilocos region where you feast your eyes with well-maintained buildings of colonial architecture along cobblestone streets. 

• Browse our list of Ilocos trips and experiences to add to your travel plans

Forget about steak and wine on your anniversary and munch on delectable Ilocos empanadas instead during Vigan tours. Surprise your partner with a local handicraft made of the region’s traditional Abel Iloco weave. 

Vigan is definitely on the top of the most romantic spots in the Philippines – simply because there is nothing quite like the romantic smell of nostalgia! Enjoy a lovely Vigan heritage experience with your lover as you stroll around Calle Crisologo and more. If you have more time to spare, visit other nearby attractions that are included in Ilocos tour packages.

2. El Nido, Palawan

Too good to be true: that’s exactly how one would describe while being in the idyllic destination, El Nido. This sublime spot in Palawan is home to jaw-dropping limestone cliffs dotting glass-like waters that are colored somewhere between green and blue. 

• Check out our El Nido Palawan resorts packages for the best deals
• Read our guide on El Nido island hopping
• See also: Coron vs El Nido guide
• Book our 10-Day Philippines Luxury Vacation Package: Boracay to El Nido for your honeymoon

Hop on a small boat and take your special someone to heavenly El Nido beaches, secret coves, and splendid lagoons via one of the El Nido island hopping tours, among many activities in El Nido. Cap off the day with a romantic dinner and drinks at your chosen El Nido Palawan hotel booking. Check out our article on the best El Nido resorts that include resorts that look like Maldives in the Philippines to help you make the best selection.

1. Batanes

Situated at the northernmost end of the Philippines, Batanes will be quite the trip, but as soon as you set sight of its rolling hills, jagged cliffs, and dramatic landscapes, you’ll feel nothing but fall in love with the place. 

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It is almost otherworldly — talk about a beach full of boulders, traditional stone houses, and Marlboro Country, a vast pastureland with stunning views in Batanes tourist spots.

The seas are rough, the winds are strong, and the sun is quite harsh but they all make up for the sheer beauty of the island. With all of these Batanes tours, you’ll be able to appreciate the province to the fullest with your significant other.

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It’s never packed with many travelers, too, so if an intimate proposal or a scenic honeymoon is your thing, then book that flight to Batanes now and watch out for travel promos for Batanes tour packages to get the best deals.

Plan the Perfect Romantic Getaway

There is no shortage of romantic destinations in the Philippines. From north to south, islands to ridges, simple to luxurious, lovers and honeymooners can find almost anything they look for in a getaway that will be one for the books. So go ahead and book those cheap flights to the Philippines and travel insurance in the Philippines, pack your bags, and get ready for a sizzling, romantic holiday in the Philippines! 

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If you're looking for more destinations with your special someone, check out the best Philippine beaches and most stunning islands or stay at one of these top luxury resorts in the Philippines or try glamping in the Philippines.