Big Lagoon and Small Lagoon. Jules Bassoleil. Nestled in the heart of Palawan, Philippines, El Nido is an archipelago filled with towering limestone cliffs, lush flora and pristine beaches.

Further snorkeling opportunities are available at the nearby Small Lagoon to the north, ... one of Palawan's hidden gems. The small tourist camp is on Linapacan's west coast and is pretty wild.

In the small lagoon, kayaks wade their way through pristine waters and snorkelers enjoy a swim through shaded grottos. It's hard not to blink twice and utter, wow at least once.

The Small Lagoon’s name really undersells it. Picture: iStock Palawan is an adventure lover’s paradise with the town of El Nido steadily becoming one of the go-to destinations of the Philippines.

Constantin Popovici of Romania dives from 24.5 metres off the pinnacle in the Small Lagoon during the second competition day of the first stop of the Red Bull Cliff Diving World Series in El Nido ...