Popular Summer Outdoor Activities In the Philippines

Summer is one of the most anticipated seasons in the Philippines next to Christmas. Aside from the fact that school is out, summer is the best time to go around the country and enjoy what it has to offer such as the beaches, the countryside, and the mountains.

If you are looking for some outdoor activities you can do in the Philippines this summer, below are just a few suggestions you might want to try.

Swimming. For a country of 7000+ islands, swimming will always be a top summer activity. At no other time during the year are resorts more crowded than during summer months and many families visit more than one beach resort during this time. While some immediately go for the beach, there are some who settle for a nearby pool resort or maybe a hotel pool to get their much needed refreshing swim. Since swimming is among the favorite summer activity of a lot of people, many enroll in swimming classes during summer.

Mountain climbing. This particular outdoor activity is on a lot of people’s bucket list. Why not take the chance to cross it off your list by climbing a mountain this summer? The Philippines is home to hundreds of mountains so you can choose an easy one to try or if you are feeling more adventurous, a more challenging one. Just make sure to go with an experienced climber if it is your first climb and that you are fit and ready for it.

  

      Biking. This particular activity is enjoying resurgence in popularity especially since it doubles as a great form of exercise. While some only prefer to do some leisurely biking around a friendly trail, there are some who like to go for some of the mountain bike trails in the Philippines. No matter what kind of biking you prefer to do, it is important to wear property safety gears while engaging in this outdoor activity.

         Playing ball. The Philippines is a basketball country and whether it is summer or not, you would often see groups of guys on the street playing basketball. This becomes even more frequent and prevalent during the summer months when classes are out. Other ball games that you can often see being played outdoors here in the Philippines are volleyball and the newly popular soccer, also called football. Many parents even enroll their kids in summer classes for these sports just to keep them engaged during the summer months.