Island time, surf first
Siargao
🇵🇭 Philippines · ~900 nomads based here
The surf capital of the Philippines and the country's nomad hub: a mini-Bali with fewer crowds. General Luna has the cafes and coworking; Cloud 9 has the waves. Island time is real here.
What it costs
Comfortable budget ≈ $1,100/mo. Coco Space membership runs about $105/mo; guesthouses from $300.
- Rent (1BR / studio)
- $450
- Food & drink
- $300
- Coworking
- $105
- Transport
- $60
Comfortable monthly budget$1,100
Visa
30 days visa-free for most passports, extendable in-country for long stays.
Best time to go
March–October (dry; surf peaks Aug–Nov)
Internet & work
Starlink and fibre keep General Luna connected at workable speeds, but reliability varies — ask hosts for a recent speed test and pick spaces with backup power.
Coworking spots
- Coco Space
- Alter Space
- Lexias
Where to base yourself
- General Luna
- Malinao
- Santa Fe
The honest take
- + World-class surf
- + Laid-back island pace
- + Growing nomad hub
- − Power cuts still happen
- − Internet needs vetting
- − Remote — flights via Cebu or Manila
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