Island in Surigao del Norte, Philippines
Siargao for solo travelers
Is Siargao good for solo travel?
A palm-covered surf island with a laid-back nomad and backpacker crowd around General Luna. Easy to meet people and cheap to stay; internet is patchy, power cuts are common and storms can cancel flights.
Solo travel at a glance
| Solo travel | 5/5 · Excellent for solo travel |
|---|---|
| Locals | Very friendly |
| English | Widely spoken |
| Safety | 4/5 · Safe with normal care |
| Solo women | Comfortable for solo women, with many solo travelers. Watch drinks at parties and avoid empty beaches and roads late at night. |
How to meet people in Siargao
Surf lessons and surf camps, social hostels in General Luna, yoga classes, cafés that host nomads, and island-hopping tours with shared boats.
Good things to do alone
- Take a surf lesson at Cloud 9 or Jacking Horse
- Join an island-hopping tour to Naked and Daku Islands
- Swim at Magpupungko Rock Pools at low tide
- Rent a scooter to Sugba Lagoon
- Watch sunset at Tuason Point
Where to stay in Siargao
| Area | Good for |
|---|---|
| General Luna (Tourism Road) | Social center: surf, cafés, hostels, nightlife |
| Cloud 9 area | Surfers who want to be steps from the break |
| Malinao–Pacifico | Quieter surf towns north of General Luna |
| Dapa | Port town: ferry arrivals, markets, cheap and local |
Solo travel across Philippines
| Place | Solo | English |
|---|---|---|
| Siargao | 5/5 | Widely spoken |
| Moalboal | 5/5 | Widely spoken |
| Manila | 4/5 | Spoken almost everywhere |
| Boracay | 4/5 | Spoken almost everywhere |
| Palawan | 4/5 | Widely spoken |
| El Nido | 4/5 | Widely spoken |
| Cebu | 4/5 | Spoken almost everywhere |
| Coron | 4/5 | Widely spoken |
| Bohol | 4/5 | Widely spoken |
| Panglao | 4/5 | Widely spoken |
| Makati | 4/5 | Spoken almost everywhere |
| Baguio | 4/5 | Spoken almost everywhere |
| La Union | 4/5 | Widely spoken |
| Dumaguete | 4/5 | Spoken almost everywhere |
| Siquijor | 4/5 | Widely spoken |
| Puerto Galera | 4/5 | Widely spoken |
| Malapascua | 4/5 | Widely spoken |
| Port Barton | 4/5 | Widely spoken |
| Sagada | 4/5 | Widely spoken |
| Banaue | 4/5 | Widely spoken |
| Vigan | 4/5 | Widely spoken |
| Iloilo | 4/5 | Spoken almost everywhere |
| BGC | 4/5 | Widely spoken |
| Bantayan | 4/5 | Widely spoken |
| Davao | 3/5 | Widely spoken |
| Tagaytay | 3/5 | Spoken almost everywhere |
| Angeles City | 3/5 | Spoken almost everywhere |
Quick answers
Is Siargao good for solo travelers?
Excellent for solo travel (5/5). A palm-covered surf island with a laid-back nomad and backpacker crowd around General Luna.
How do you meet people in Siargao?
Surf lessons and surf camps, social hostels in General Luna, yoga classes, cafés that host nomads, and island-hopping tours with shared boats. On SoloSquare you can also join small plans with other travelers who are there now.
Do people speak English in Siargao?
Widely spoken.
Is Siargao safe for solo female travelers?
Comfortable for solo women, with many solo travelers. Watch drinks at parties and avoid empty beaches and roads late at night.
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