Located on the eastern tip of Bohol approximately 100 kilometers from Tagbilaran City, Anda is an untouched coastal haven often referred to as Bohol’s best-kept secret. Unlike the bustling resort hub of Panglao, Anda boasts kilometer-long stretches of tranquil white powder sand, turquoise lagoons, dramatic karst cave pools, and ancient rock art sites.
Top Attractions in Anda & Candijay
- Quinale Beach: 3-kilometer municipal beach with soft, powdery white sand and sandbars.
- Cabagnow Cave Pool: A stunning natural limestone sinkhole with 20-foot cliff jumps into azure freshwater.
- Candijay Cadapdapan Rice Terraces: Majestic layered green terraces reminiscent of Banaue.
- Can-umantad Falls: Bohol’s tallest waterfall with a cascading 60-foot main drop into turquoise pools.
- Lamanok Mystic Island: Prehistoric burial caves, red hematite rock paintings, and mangrove boardwalks.
How to Reach Anda from Tagbilaran or Panglao
The journey from Tagbilaran City to Anda takes approximately 2 to 2.5 hours along the scenic southern coastal highway:
- Private Car / Van Hire: ₱3,500 – ₱4,500 round-trip with waiting driver (ideal for day trips encompassing Candijay).
- Public Van (V-Hire): ₱150 per person from Dao Integrated Bus Terminal (Tagbilaran).
- Ceres Bus: ₱120 – ₱140 (Air-conditioned / Non-aircon) departing hourly from Dao Terminal.
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Where to Stay in Anda
Anda offers an intimate collection of cliffside boutique resorts and beachfront dive lodges:
- Amun Ini Beach Resort & Spa: Luxury 5-star secluded cove resort with a private infinity pool, world-class restaurant, and house reef diving.
- Anda White Beach Resort: Beachfront villas with direct white sand access and sunset views.
- 1Parihara / Casa Rolina: Charming, affordable bed & breakfasts situated near Quinale Beach.