Liloy
Liloy, Little Siargao: the coast I found in Zamboanga del Norte
Stock photo of the Liloy coast, Zamboanga del Norte. Photo: Achiury, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons, cropped.
Liloy is the coastal town in Zamboanga del Norte that people call Little Siargao: coconut trees, skateboarding, resorts and coffee shops along the sea, about 2.5 to 3.5 hours by car from Dipolog. I went there on day 9 of my trip through the province and posted it on 8 October 2026. I have been to Siargao before, so I was curious what the smaller version was about. Liloy surprised me.
Is it safe to visit?
The Australian government’s Smartraveller advice, updated 24 September 2026, says not to travel to the Zamboanga Peninsula, and Liloy is on that peninsula. Read the current advice before you book, and read the full list of dates and areas on the Mindanao guide.
How do you get to Liloy?
Liloy is 134 km by road from Dipolog, about 2.5 to 3.5 hours by car, according to distancesfrom.com. The Liloy municipal government’s tourism page lists a tourist information centre in front of the Municipal Building.
Getting there
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| Leg | Distance or time | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Dipolog to Liloy, by road | About 134 km | distancesfrom.com |
| Dipolog to Liloy, by car | About 2.5 to 3.5 hours | distancesfrom.com |
Sourced against distancesfrom.com, last checked 18 October 2026.
Why do they call it Little Siargao?
The name comes from BecomingFilipino, also known as Kyle, who started calling Liloy Little Siargao, according to my caption.
After finally seeing it for myself, I understand where the name came from.
What is on the coast?
In the video I list the coconut trees, the skateboarding, the resorts and the coffee shops.
This place feels so relaxing because of all the coconut trees
Where should I stay in Liloy?
Booking.com lists these guesthouses for one night, two adults, one room, on Tuesday 17 November 2026. I checked the prices on 18 October 2026. Prices change, so check before you book.
Bayaton Guesthouse Liloy
Booking.com lists it from ₱2,440 a night.
Book on Booking.com (affiliate link) — I earn a commission if you book through itGuesthouse in Liloy with an outdoor kitchen
Booking.com lists it from ₱2,745 a night, with an outdoor kitchen.
Book on Booking.com (affiliate link) — I earn a commission if you book through itIs it like Siargao?
I have been to Siargao before, according to my caption. In the video I say that at weekends Liloy is fully packed.
Best thing about this place is that there’s no foreigner in compare to the Siargao that you know.
If you want it quieter, go on a weekday rather than at the weekend.
Sources
- distancesfrom.com, Liloy to Dipolog: distance and driving time
- My Facebook video, day 9: Facebook video, day 9
- My TikTok post, day 9: TikTok post, day 9
- Smartraveller, Philippines, updated 24 September 2026: Smartraveller, Philippines
Questions people ask
Why is Liloy called Little Siargao?
A creator called BecomingFilipino, also known as Kyle, started calling it that. After I saw the town myself I understood where the name came from.
Is Liloy like Siargao?
In my video I say there are coconut trees, a skateboarding spot, resorts and coffee shops, and that there are far fewer foreigners than on Siargao, where I have been too.
Is Liloy crowded?
In my video I say it fills up at weekends.
Is Liloy safe to visit?
The Australian government advises against travel to the Zamboanga Peninsula, which includes Liloy. Read the current advice before you go. It is set out above, with its date, and the Mindanao guide keeps a fuller version.
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