Entalula is the PH’s bet to top the world’s best beach ranking in April

El Nido’s boat-access-only gem outpaced the Caribbean to claim the global silver medal in travel excellence.

Moving up from the no. 4 spot the previous year, Entalula Beach in El Nido is the reigning World’s no. 2 Best Beach in the World for 2025 by The World’s 50 Best Beaches. Judged by over 1,000 travel experts and influencers, this prestigious list places Entalula, a beach you may have heard for the first time, ahead of world-famous shores in the Caribbean and Europe.

So what makes Entalula a top contender? It’s all about the “hidden sanctuary” vibe, similar to the World no. 1 Italy’s Cala Goloritze, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, which is highly restricted. Entalula remains strictly boat-access only, roughly a 45-to-60-minute ride from El Nido town or 15 minutes from Miniloc Island.

Beyond the Big Lagoon

Surrounded by towering limestone cliffs that offer natural seclusion, the beach boasts powdery white sand and turquoise waters so clear they look filtered. Entalula follows the legacy of Hidden Beach, also in El Nido, Palawan which reached no. 3 in 2023 and declared a Hall of Famer the following year.

To experience Entalula, you’ll need to book Tour B or a private boat from El Nido town. Unlike the high-traffic Tour A (Big Lagoon), it is trending because it offers a quiet retreat where visitors can often find themselves nearly alone, even during peak season.

Once there, you can snorkel through vibrant coral gardens, enjoy a private beach lunch, or simply soak in the views that have literally outranked thousands of other destinations. With Entalula gaining momentum every year, it’s looking more likely than ever to take the #1 spot in the next global polling (cross-fingers) sometime late April or early May.