El Nido Palawan Tour A

7 Commandos Beach

Below the dramatic El Nido limestone cliffs is a
line of swaying coconut trees and a long stretch
of fine white sand that has become 7
Commandos Beach’s familiar face. The beach is
part of El Nido’s Tour A island-hopping option,
including Big Lagoon and Small Lagoon.
One can’t help but become intrigued by how the
beach got its name. One story says that during
World War II, seven soldiers got stranded here.
Another says that Seven Commando was the
name of a massive fishing vessel that got left in
El Nido waters, and the passengers decided to
make this island their home. They stayed here for
three months, and when their boat was finally
repaired, they sailed back home. Later on, the
locals found a colossal stone carved with the
words “Seven Commando.”

Secret Lagoon

Swim through a small window-sized cave and hold your breath for

what waits for you at the Secret Lagoon–a pool of clear water

surrounded by beautiful limestone formations. It is reminiscent of

 a James Bond movie, with its cool water and sleek floors walled in

 by sharp cliffs jutting out to the blue sky, and light coming in

through a small opening. Be mindful and try not to visit when it’s

crowded or it won’t be so “secret” anymore.