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Coco Grove Beach Resort - Siquijor Island

	The Coco Grove Beach Resort is located in Barangay Tubod, 15 minutes from the town center of the municipality of San Juan, on the southwestern shore of Siquijor Island. The resort covers a sprawling 2.5 hectares (about 6 acres) and is an ideal place for relaxing, swimming, snorkeling and virtually any other activity under the sun. Directly in front of the resort is a strip of fine white sand beach where you can bask under tropical palm trees.
	The resort is located directly in front of one of the islands marine sanctuaries and is prime location to go snorkeling right from the beach in front of the resort. The salinity of the Bohol Sea is very high, making it very easy to float, but if you are nervous about your swimming abilities, ski vests are always available. Also, sharks are almost non-existent in the Visayas due to the shallow, warm waters. I can't ever remember hearing of a shark attack in the waters around the Visayan Islands.
	Coco Grove Beach Resort has a total of 25 cozy and charming native bungalows. Most are constructed duplex style and all are spacious and graciously laid out with their own private veranda, air conditioner, marble tiled bathroom, hot and cold shower and a mini bar stocked with beverages. These cottages are built in the midst of tropical palm grove and natural landscaping.
	There are two fresh water swimming pools, one which is right in the middle of the palm grove and the other, a much bigger one, is complete with a pool bar and friendly native bartender who is always ready to serve.
	The restaurant, Salamandas, provides a wide selection of European and Filipino Cuisine that is sure to satisfy. Another wonderful treat is a moonlight serenade by the local in house singers who perform Filipino folk songs or Spanish melodies.
	On some nights, usually Saturday nights, the Siquijor Kultura Dance Troupe presents a special showcase of Philippine folk dances while you dine on an outstanding buffet dinner of fresh seafood and select Filipino dishes. The occasion is always capped off with a splendid display of fireworks under the Siquijor sky.
	Aside from the two freshwater pools, you have free access to the available recreational facilities such as the billiards, darts, volleyball, scrabble and table tennis. The resort has a full range of boats available for our use. An in-house dive shop called the Sea Explorers is ready to outfit our snorkeling gear and can also hook you up with dive gear if you are already a qualified diver (bring your card).
	All-in-all, this is a very nice, quiet and peaceful resort. It is very tastefully decorated in the native tradition and has an exotic, almost romantic ambiance. This resort stays booked 30 to 45 days out, year round, and sometimes as much as 2-3 months. Just another reason we plan 2 months ahead in order to get bookings at the finest resorts.

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