Siargao is a teardrop-shaped island in the Philippines' Surigao del Norte province, long loved as the country's surfing capital and now one of its most relaxed island escapes. Beyond the famous reef breaks, you'll find palm-lined roads, hidden lagoons, tidal rock pools and a laid-back town where days drift from sunrise paddles to sunset cocktails. It's an easy place to slow down, hop between nearby islets, and let the tropics set the pace.
March to October brings the driest, sunniest weather for island-hopping and lagoons, while the bigger surf swells favoured by experienced surfers tend to roll in from August through November.
Most visitors rent a motorbike or hire a habal-habal (motorbike taxi) or tricycle to get around, while boat tours cover the offshore islands and lagoons.
Carry enough cash and pre-book island-hopping tours in peak season, as ATMs are limited and Magpupungko's pools are only swimmable around low tide.