Luzon is the largest island in the Philippine archipelago. The South China Sea is washed in the west, the Philippine in the east, and the Luson Strait separates the island from Taiwan and the Ryukyu archipelago. From the economic and political point of view, Luzon is the most important for the Philippines, here is the capital of the state - Manila.
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How to get there
Due to the capital of the island of Luzon the state of Manila with its international airport, to get to the island is relatively simple. Flights from Russia are made with docking in major European or Asian cities, for example, Seoul or Amsterdam
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Climate
The climate on the island is marine and subequatorial, monsoon . The average temperature at any time of the year is about 27 degrees, high humidity also holds all year round. In summer, the season of destructive typhoons begins in June-August. It lasts usually until October. So the best time to visit the island is from October to May
Beaches of Luzon
Philippines is famous for its beaches of white, very fine sand. In combination with the amazing azure color of the sea and palm trees growing near the water, these beaches represent a delightful picture. Almost all of them have developed infrastructure, the elements of which are arranged in such a way so as not to disturb the ideal beauty created by nature.
Numerous dive sites will give an opportunity to all who want to enjoy the beauty of not only the beaches, but also the coastal underwater world. In the northern part of the island, where winds often blow and there are waves, windsurfing is common.
Treatment in Luzon
Luzon is home to the largest lake in the Philippines, the Laguna de Bai Lake, which contains a lot of hot sulfur sources, thanks to they water in the lake is curative. On the shore of the lake are concentrated many resorts: Kuyab, Los Banos, Pansol. Hotels in these resorts offer a variety of programs aimed at both improving and getting cosmetic effects. A lot of picturesque bays with beaches make it possible to choose a new entourage of rest every day.
About one hour from Manila there is a unique nature reserve Hidden Valley. For many centuries the lava froze here in intricate heaps, in the recesses between them accumulated mineral water, flowing down from the mountains. The high-class hotel of the same name has eight natural pools, the water of which contributes to the cure of female and male diseases, and also helps with arthritis, arthrosis, rhinitis and psoriasis.
The capital of the Philippines
The magic city of Manila is located in the northwestern part of the island and gives it a certain, metropolitan aura . The city is a metropolis, with already as many as seventeen districts . During the Second World War, Manila was badly damaged, whole blocks of exquisite mansions, beautiful churches, monuments . were lost under bombs. Now among the main metropolitan sights - Intramuros, the central, historic part of the city, once built Spanish conquerors . Many museums of the city, a bamboo organ that you can listen to in the church of San Jose, the historic park of Risal, beautiful views of the bay, the Chinatown, where you can buy all kinds of jewelry from pearls with gold, do not remain out of sight of tourists .
Baguio
The mountain resort Baguio is famous for its crystal clear air and mild climate. It is located in the province of Benguet, 250 km from Manila. Baguio is considered the "summer capital" of the country and attracts many tourists. The resort is located at an altitude of 1525 m above sea level among the picturesque rocks, and just next to it is Lingen Bay, or, as it is also called, "Bay of 100 islands", although there are more than four hundred islands in it. Bay gorgeous sandy beaches and coastal coral reefs frame the bay.
Natural attractions of the island
Of natural tourist attractions, as a rule, the Quezon National Park, located 70 km from Manila, is of interest in the area of the picturesque Tagaytay mountain range. Here you can see the world's smallest active volcano Taal, in the crater lake of which there is an island on which there is a lake in the center of which there is an island on which in turn is a very small lake, not even a lake. All this together is a most spectacular sight. In the same region you can see the caves of Sagada.
From the 100-meter high, the streams of the Magdalio waterfalls come down, producing so much noise that a person does not hear himself. Fans of extreme tourism are invited to get to waterfalls by canoe, breaking the rapids.
There are about twenty active volcanoes on the island. Banachoa is a place of pilgrimage and a holy mountain for 17 religious sects, Taal is the smallest volcano in the world, Mayon is considered the most beautiful active volcano.
But the most remarkable attraction of the island are tiny funny monkeys - lemurs, or, in other words, tarsiers. Anywhere in the world these animals can not be found in the wild ..
Diving
A lot of dive sites scattered along the banks of Luzon attract diving enthusiasts of various styles here . For beginners there is the opportunity to learn the basics of the skill under the guidance of experienced certified instructors, and aces can see during diving not only the rich underwater world of this region, but also, if lucky, to inspect the sunken ship once . Dives in Subic Bay (yes, exactly where the military base of Americans was) will be left forever in the magnificent coral gardens, and in Donsol you can observe the habits of whale sharks . It's great to combine diving with beach rest in the La Union region . For more information, see the page of diving in Manila . Photo by Luzon (19)