Breathtaking beaches abound the island of San Vicente, which are ideal for swimming and a paradise for scuba divers. San Vicente has 7 islets called the Naranjo Group. On the way to these islets, you could see whales and dolphins frolicking along motorboats. The place is also ideal for snorkeling because of the unexploited coral reefs that serve as homes for juvenile sea creatures. Beaches have panoramic views. The tip of Bicol region is visible from this place. Sandy white beaches and crystal aquamarine waters are conducive for swimming.
Where to Stay
- ALDRECH LODGING HOUSE - Gamay N. Samar
- ARAM PARARIGUSAN SAN BIRHIN SAN GUADALOPE - Brgy. Urdanete, Lavezares
- BLUE WATER LODGE - Brgy Sto. Niño, Biri
- CAPUL ISLAND BEACH RESORT - Brgy. San Luis, Capul
- BLUE WATER LODGE - Brgy Sto. Niño, Biri
- GV PENSION HOUSE - Marcos St. Catarman
- HAVEN OF FUN BEACH RESORT - San Antonio, N. Samar
- HILL CREST INN - Sitio Barinig, Brgy. San Miguel, Lavezeres
- SASA PENSION HOUSE - Jacinto St., Brgy. Yakal
- WELL JOHN HOTEL - San Roque, N. Samar
- VILLA AMOR - Biri, N. Samar
Where to Dine
- THE NEST RESTAURANT - Garcia Street, Catarman N. Samar
- FARM BAKE SHOP AND RESTAURANT - Market Site, Catarman N. Samar
- SH DINE INN - Magsaysay St. Brgy. Narra, Catarman N. Sama
- COFFEE HUB - Cor. Del Pilar & Roxas St., Catarman N. Samar
- RANCHO GLORIA - Brgy. Macagtas,Catarman N. Samar
- BODEGA BILLARD BAR & DISCO - Allen Pier, Allen N. Samar
- JOEYBEE RESTAURANT - Allen Pier, Allen N. Samar
- GENIES'S RESTAURANT - Cor. Roxas & Del Pilar Stret, Catarman N. Samar
How to Get There
By air
From Manila, tourist can reach the province of Northern Samar by riding a plane via Catarman - the capital city of the province. Local airlines - Zest Air, PAL Express, and Cebu Pacific - have daily trips going to Catarman. The travel time will take more or less 1 hour from Manila.
By Land
From Manila, tourists can also reach Northern Samar by land transportation. There are buses that have daily trips to the province. Bus terminals can be found particularly in Cubao.
The bus will travel going to Matnog in Sorsogon. From there, the bus will have to ride on a ferry boat to reach the Allen Port. Allen is one of the towns in the province where its port is very important for inter-island transportation. From Allen, the bus will continue traveling going to Catarman.Travel time will take about 15 to 16 hours from Manila to Catarman.