2014 • 12 • 07

Each week, we’re stalking Instagram for the best photos that capture our favorite Philippine beaches. Got some amazing snaps to share? Tag them with @philbeaches or #philippinebeachesorg and you just might see it featured here!

The week had mother nature posing for all its best selfies! Curious? Then on to the photos below…

1. Dos Hermanos Islands, Sta. Ana, Cagayan Valley

A photo posted by Jared Richards (@malakingaso) on Nov 11, 2014 at 11:43pm PST

First we have this wonderful view of Dos Hermanos Islands taken from the Cape Engano Lighthouse on Palaui Island by @malakingaso.

2. Palaui Island, Cagayan Valley

A photo posted by @contemporary_hippie on Dec 12, 2014 at 2:38am PST

Palaui Island shows us another gorgeous angle in this shot by @contemporary_hippie.

3. Sleeping Dinosaur Island, Davao Oriental

A photo posted by Elaine Abonal (@elaineabonal) on Dec 12, 2014 at 2:55pm PST

A playful dinosaur sleeps beneath Davao’s coastline in @elaineabonal‘s photo.

4. Caramoan Islands, Camarines Sur

A photo posted by Mary Joan (@maryg0r0und) on Dec 12, 2014 at 6:09pm PST

Rock formations provide dark contrast against the horizon in this picture by @maryg0r0und.

5. San Joaquin, Southern Leyte

A photo posted by amielynn (@amielynnisma) on Nov 11, 2014 at 5:14pm PST

Speaking of horizons, we have another beautiful capture by @amielynnisma where you can barely tell the difference between sea and sky.

6. Camiguin

A photo posted by Caryl | Ayie (@ayieferrer) on Dec 12, 2014 at 7:22pm PST

Can we just say, that water looks quite delicious! Taken by @ayieferrer.

7. Guimbal Port, Iloilo

A photo posted by Kristine Luz (@breakfastisready) on Dec 12, 2014 at 9:51pm PST

It seems like the ocean never ends in this snapshot by @breakfastisready.

8. Malcapuya Island, Coron, Palawan

A photo posted by @rickcolin on Dec 12, 2014 at 7:06pm PST

Moody clouds can’t threaten the allure of Coron’s white sand in this snap by @rickcolin.

9. Nacpan, El Nido, Palawan

A photo posted by Ivy Ocampo (@xuivy) on Dec 12, 2014 at 2:26am PST

Nacpan is caught between two beaches—which honestly isn’t such a bad place to be! Via @xuivy.

10. Sabtang, Batanes

A photo posted by Lakwatsero (@thelakwatsero) on Dec 12, 2014 at 3:02pm PST

And last but definitely not the least, @thelakwatsero captured this powerful sunset beneath looming clouds in Batanes.