Best Beaches in Negros Island Region

Negros was originally called Buglas, an old Hiligaynon word thought to mean "cut off", as it is believed that the island was separated from a larger landmass by rising waters during the last ice age. Among its earliest inhabitants were the dark-skinned Ati people, one of several aboriginal Negrito ethnic groups dispersed throughout Asia that possesses a unique culture. The westernmost portions of the island soon fell under the rule of the Kedatuan of Madja-as from the neighbouring island of Panay.

On May 29, 2015, President Aquino signed Executive Order 183, joining the twin Negros provinces into one region—the Negros Island Region. It separated Negros Occidental from Region VI and Negros Oriental from Region VII, making the total number of regions of the Philippines to 18

With vast coastlines and huge expanses of land of numerous beautiful sceneries, a colourful culture and a significant history, Negros has boasted numerous tourist attractions, which also helped boost the economy. In Silay City, there are 30 ancestral houses, amongst the most notable is the Balay Negrense. Bais City has since then become a tourist spot for whale and dolphin watching, due to its proximity across the Tañon Strait. Festivals are also a major tourist attraction in Negros, among the most notable, is the Masskara Festival in Bacolod City, which is celebrated during the third week of October.

Top Beaches in Negros Island Region

Manjuyud Snbar, Manjuyud
Manjuyod, Negros Oriental

This pristine 7 kilometer stretch of premium white sand can be accessed via a short 15 minute boat ride from Capiñahan Wharf in the South Bais Bay, Bais City Negros Oriental. It is basically an island towards the North Bais Bay in the Tañon Strait that emerges only during low tides. On the island you can find native wooden houses built on stilts – and which, during high tide, appears to be floating on the water. These cottages could be rented for overnight stays and can be booked at the Bais City Tourism Office.

White Sand Bar

Though technically belonging to the jurisdiction of the neighboring Manjuyod town, the sand bar is closely associated to Bais City because of its proximity and popularity in the Bais area. It is also a major stopover during dolphin and whale watching group tours organized by the Bais City Tourism Council. The boat is temporarily anchored so that the guests can picnic, swim, sunbathe, and laze around, snorkel or scuba dive in the waters surrounding the sand bar.

Sipalay Marine Sanctuary
Sipalay City, Negros Occidental

Southwest Sipalay Resort
Punta Ballo, Brgy. IV, Sipalay City, Negros Occidental

Whispering Palms Resort
San Carlos City, Negros Occidental

Danjugan Island
Municipality of Cauayan, Negros Occidental

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Carbin Reef
Silay City, Negros Occidental

Carbin Reef is spectacular. Located at Sagay City, North of Negros Occidental. A 2 hour drive from Bacolod City.

Apo Island Beach Resort
Apo Island, Dauin, Negros Oriental

Sugar Beach in Sipalay
Sipalay, Negros Occidental

a beautiful place of paradise, serene and peaceful for you to relax and unwind.

Sipalay People's Beach
Sipalay, Negros Occidental

Nataasan Beach Resort & Dive Center

Brgy. 4 Sitio Punta Ballo, Sipalay City, Negros Occidental

Antulang Beach Resort

Siaton, Dumaguete City, Negros Oriental

Nestled 40 kilometers south of Dumaguete City, Philippines, Antulang Beach Resort is proud to be the first Philippine resort to offer private pool villas to guests. Each of our flagship accommodations comes with its own swimming pool (no plunge pools here), heated Jacuzzi and luxurious, spacious rooms all decked out in Canadian pinewood.

Antulang is home to 17 documented dive sites. Manta rays, hawksbill turtles, groupers and a multitude of marine life await the most discriminating diver. Our night dives come highly recommended--guests swear it's like diving in your very own private aquarium! And if snorkeling is more up your alley, Antulang's shallow corals are home to colorful clownfish, butterfly fish, moray eels and the occasional octopus.

Azure Dive Yoga Resort

Masaplod Norte, National Road, Dauin, Negros Oriental

The Azure Dive and Yoga Resort is a tropical haven tucked away neatly at the small, sleepy town of Dauin, Negros Oriental. It sits on a sprawling 1,620-square meter terrain that gently

slopes down to a sandy stretch, just before it merges with the warm, coastal waters of the Bohol Sea.

We have thirteen superior deluxe bedrooms, all with private balconies that provide stunning views of the ocean.Our restaurant, Beatriz, embodies genuine Filipino culture. A hodgepodge of fresh seafood, meats, vegetables, and fruits compromises the day’s menu.