Dive-site story
Located directly off the southern coastline of Panglao Island, the Tawala Marine Protected Area encompasses a thriving reef system along Alona Beach. Divers descend over a shallow coral flat that breaks into a sloping wall punctuated by crevices, soft coral colonies, and large gorgonian fans. The sanctuary status has encouraged healthy coral regeneration, making it a reliable spot for macro photography as well as casual drift dives.
Protected coral slope with diverse hard and soft coral formations
Frequent encounters with resident sea turtles resting on ledges
Macro subjects including nudibranchs, frogfish, and robust ghost pipefish
Location
Use the map to plan with your operator and confirm the exact entry point on the day.
Seasonality
Northeast monsoon brings flat seas and the best underwater visibility to Panglao's southern coast.
Marine life
| Species | Likelihood | J | F | M | A | M | J | J | A | S | O | N | D |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Green sea turtleChelonia mydas | Common | ||||||||||||
| Painted frogfishAntennarius pictus | Seasonal | ||||||||||||
| Clark's anemonefishAmphiprion clarkii | Common | ||||||||||||
| Ornate ghost pipefishSolenostomus paradoxus | Rare |
Marine forecast
