During the recently
concluded 2015 Cebu Pacific’s Juan for Fun Backpacker’s Challenge Media
Edition held in Siquijor Island, the sprawling nature-laden grounds of Coco
Grove Beach Resort became our home for three days. Definitely, the fitting island
abode to play host to our weary bodies – which were tested with a few action-packed activities, after competing in a day-long
mini Amazing Race covering a large part of this so-called Island of Fire (Isla Del Fuego).
As soon as our boat docked
at the resort’s small jetty, I immediately noticed the long shoreline fronting the whole property – said to
stretch out almost a kilometer long and quickly
entertained the thought of into wading through the turquoise colored water.
Upon seeing the welcoming
party composed of the resort’s staff, I shelved the idea for the next day.
Sensing a sumptuous lunch awaits us, I excitedly hurried to our assigned rooms. The path leading to the rows
of villas mirrors the environment of the whole island. Staying true to its
surrounding settings; towering trees lines up the pathway filled with plants blooming
with colorful flowers and well landscaped lawn grounds.
The villas and cottages
dishes a native-style look with mostly wooden furniture and wide glass door
windows, thereby allowing you to get a peek of the majestic sunset that is
viewed clearly from the resort.
There are three spacious
swimming pools located around the resort. One fronts the beach while the other
one situates in a more isolated part of Coco Grove. The resort’s main two
restaurants; Sunset Restaurant and Salamandas Restaurant serves a wide array of
oriental and western cuisines with a lot of specialty seafood dishes.
Known as a diver’s haven
because of its close proximity to the island’s best dive sites, it is also a
perfect place to just unwind and spend a few days to recuperate from the big
city’s hustles and bristles.
After our mini-challenge
that day (which you can read
here), I just spent the next two days chillin by the beach and walking my
bare feet over the fine white sands in front of the resort. We also did some snorkeling
not far from the beach – where we spotted hordes of healthy coral
reef system.
Over-all, this short
Siquijor trip provided me with yet another wonderful experience – thanks to the
exciting activities we did in the island and partly because of the wonderful vibe Coco Grove bestowed upon us during our stay there.
