Narra Travel Guide

The 1st class town of Narra in South Palawan, in the western Philippines, lies amid impressive scenery and is the type of place that honeymooning couples head for. It features many secluded coves and resorts nearby.

Worth It?: Only if you're bent on heading south from Puerto Princesa.
What to Do: sunbathing, island hopping, staying in a nice resort.
Best Time to Go: December through to March for the finest weather.
How Long?: Two days is ample time in Narra.
Trivia: Narra is a medium-sized 1st class town.

The town and surroundings are blessed with warm weather year round and have pristine waters for excellent swimming and water sports action. Though there are water sports available, Narra is by no means a bustling party resort. One pastime in Narra is the chartering of outrigger boats for island hopping.

There are plenty of fancy resorts based in Narra including the well-established Crystal Paradise Resort, Spa & Winery, which is especially popular with couples. It lies just out of town in a private cove with a fantastic setting amid a 12-hectare wildlife preserve and offers a bit of ecotourism along with its pampering.

Travel to Narra - Getting There

Flights land at Puerto Princesa Airport from Manila in about an hour and also come in from Cebu. The drive south to Narra is a couple of hours (80kms), with many resorts in Narra providing courtesy airport transfers. SuperFerry runs to Puerto Princesa in 13 hours from Manila.

Narra Things to Do

Narra Attractions

Narra Beach

although not the best beach in Palawan, Narra's main beach is worth spending a day at.

Side trips from Narra

Puerto Princesa Subterranean River National Park: any visitor to South Palawan should head for this wonderful park to the north of the provincial capital.
Tabon Caves: immense caves not far from Narra feature loads of pretty features and the Ancient Tabon Man.
Tubbataha Reef Marine Park: divers should head for this brilliant dive spot in South Palawan.