Siargao is an island of Surigao province of Mindanao, Philippines.Siargao is famous for its white sand beaches and great sceneries. But what made the city really famous, not only in the Philippines but also for abroad, is because of surfing.
Apparently, Siargao is known as the Philippines surfing capital. There are only 4 famous surfing spots in the country and Siargao is at the top of them. If ever there are surfing competitions and workshops, Siargao will surely be the venue, unless the workshops will choose a nearer place from Manila, which is Zambales, the second most famous after Siargao.
What made surfers fell in love with Siargao is its CLOUD 9 wave. It is known worldwide and comes with the reputation of having thick and hollow tubes that surfers really would surf for. There is also an annual surfing competition of which anyone from anywhere can join. It is called the Siargao Cup, sponsored by the local government of Surigao.
The CLOUD 9 wave was very famous that it was featured in the US based magazine, Surfer, in 1993. The world looked at it and got curious. Later that year Siargao was flooded with tourist and surfing enthusiast. Those surfers found harmony and peace at the island and finally settled for good. About 40% of the island's population are expatriates and foreign visitors.
The surfing craze in Siargao have made miracles to the country's economy as well. The surfing shops and surf board makers sprung like mushrooms every year.
Indeed, the paradise for surfers in the Philippines is none other than Siargao. Be one of the enthralled visitors. And surf your way to Siargao now.