We were very much looking forward to a few days on Alona Beach after hearing about how it’s like Boracay before it got too big. Sadly disappointed and had no desire to go back after a visit the first day. It’s packed with tacky tourist...More

This is the fine example of what mass tourism can do to a place and just destroy it. Another Khao San road of this world. Rip!

Fairly busy and not that special to be honest. But ok for a visit or so. The east end seemed to be nicer.

My Filipina girlfriend and I arrived by ferry from Cebu City in Panglao in the around mid afternoon. It was magical that we had encountered a Filipina friend of hers who was married to an American (they had already started a family), totally at random...More

Alona Beach has definitely become more popular with foreign travellers during the past decade, particularly mainland Chinese. The best section is near the cliffs at the northern end. This is relatively uncrowded. I saw a fruit vendor overcharging South Korean tourists. This didn't impress me....More

Alona beach is a tourist hotspot and its not hard to see why! from backpackers to 5 star there are hotels and beachfront resorts throughout the area! daytime gives you peace and serenity as you sit back and watch the world go by at 1...More

Alona beach has lost its charm during last five years, over crowded and filled with Chinese and Korean tourists and has lost its previous charm completely. while the beach is some what retained its beauty, sun set lost its beauty since many boats blocked the...More