Why visit the Philippines?

Why visit the Philippines: the archipelago of a thousand faces?

The Philippines has many treasures for Western tourists: varied cultural influences, heavenly beaches, geological curiosities, primitive nature… What makes it an unforgettable place to stay and we will explain why! In Southeast Asia, 7,000 islands stretching over 1,800 km from north to south and 1,000 km from east to west form the Philippine archipelago.

This tourist destination, which is not the most popular in the region, nevertheless has many treasures for Western travellers: varied cultural influences, heavenly beaches, geological curiosities, primitive nature... And to complete this stay in the Philippines , a few days in Manila allow you to indulge in the joys of shopping or night outings in bars and restaurants. Why visit the Philippines? Here are its main advantages:

The Spanish influence of the Philippines

The Philippines is rich in a tumultuous history which has left visible traces in the culture or the current architecture of the country. Thus, the Philippines were part of the Spanish colonial empire from 1565, after their discovery in 1521 by Fernand de Magellan. At the end of the 19th century, the Philippines were sold by the Spaniards to the Americans, but the country also experienced a short period of Japanese occupation during the Second World War, before its independence in 1946. An astonishing melting pot!

Manila to start his trip to the Philippines

For Western travelers, the main gateway to vacationing in the Philippines is Manila, the country's capital. Located on the island of Luzon (the largest in the country), Manila has the title of "the most densely populated city in the world" with its 1.6 million inhabitants concentrated on approximately 38.5 km²! It is therefore from Ninoy Aquino International Airport that you will probably start your stay in the Philippines.