Siquijor, Philippines

Philippines
February 23, 2023 7:00pm CST
It's been a year now since I have been in the Visayas. I am longing for its pristine beaches and simple lifestyle. I hope can be able to go back if I would given a chance. BTW, the name of the beach on the above photo is Paliton Beach. This is the main attraction in Siquijor aside from the Balete Tree, old churches and the rivers. Siquijor is an interesting place not because of its rich history and natural resources BUT because it is known for witchcraft and voodoos. My grandpa used to say that the strongest witch in the Philippines has lived in Siquijor (I am not sure if he's tryna scare us or something). Others said the locals intentionally spread this witchcraft story to protect their island from outside people. Have you heard this story before? Do you believe in witchcraft?
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joy
@MGjhaud (23251)
• Philippines
24 Feb 23
Visayas, in my opinion, has the best beaches. Bantayan Island is the most beautiful place I've ever visited.
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agent_iii
@unsulliedcatt (278)
• Philippines
24 Feb 23
I agree! :) My father is from Visayas and my mom is from Mindanao though. They said that nothing compares to the South's beaches and all other natural sites :)
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joy
@MGjhaud (23251)
• Philippines
24 Feb 23
I hope you get to go back. We hope to visit Mati's surf spots this year. We've never been.
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agent_iii
@unsulliedcatt (278)
• Philippines
24 Feb 23
@MGjhaud I think Mati is Davao which is known for surfing spot. You will defo have the best time :)
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Judy Story
@jstory07 (134649)
• Roseburg, Oregon
24 Feb 23
That sounds really nice. I hope you can go back.
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agent_iii
@unsulliedcatt (278)
• Philippines
24 Feb 23
I am really looking forward :) It is sad that because of work I can't go on vacation right away :(
rakski
@rakski (112925)
• Philippines
24 Feb 23
I have been only to Romblom. I plan to go there as well hopefully soon. Yes, there are lots of telltales about Siquijor and the horror and scary things but still want to explore the Philippines
Icydoll
@Icydoll (36717)
• India
24 Feb 23
I love to visit beaches. The picture is very beautiful
relcap23
@florelway (23160)
• Cagayan De Oro, Philippines
24 Feb 23
I've heard of that story and has created a sort of an stigma of being scared of people coming from that place.
sugiono
@MasGion (1676)
• Malang, Indonesia
24 Feb 23
What a beautiful beach. in Asia, just like in my country Indonesia, many of story about mistic. I believe that, that is part of our culture and history
DE
@DaddyEvil (137142)
• United States
24 Feb 23
Your photo looks beautiful! I can see why people would want to go there. No, I don't believe in witchcraft but I think there are things in this world that science hasn't explained yet.