Philippines | Puerto Galera

Puerto Galera is another famous tourist attraction from my favorite country, Philippines. Puerto Galera was located on the north shore of Mindoro Island, it is approximately 130 kilometers from the south of Manila. It consists of 12 coastal districts and one mountain district that are scattered all over the 23,247 hectares of land bordered on the north by Verder Island. Puerto Galera was famous among tourists for its large numbers of pocket beaches and snorkeling spots.

Puerto Galera is considered as one of the most beautiful and developed beach resort community in the Philippines. Tourism in Puerto Galera has started to flourished and one by one hotels, resorts, inns and restaurants have started too mushroomed within the area.

There are many things a tourist can do in Puerto Galera. Tourists can pitch tents, light bonfires, play beach volleyball, toss Frisbee, beach hopping, watch the sunset, star gazing, hiking and rock climbing. But still the main tourist attraction of Puerto Galera is its water. The crystal clear water is ideal for swimming, sailing, surfing, snorkeling and scuba diving.

Tourist Spots in Puerto Galera:

• Sabang Beach

Sabang Beach was located at Sabang Village. Sabang Village is a highly developed place that offers nearly all kinds of facilities. It has large numbers of souvenir shops, sari-sari stores, open-air bars, and four discos in the center.

• Small Lalaguna Beach

Small Lalaguna is located near Sabang Beach. Small Lalaguna is a quiet beach that has coral reefs close to the shore. Small Lalaguna is for sun bathing and snorkeling only, because of the rocks and corals that hinder the access to deeper water.

• Big Lalaguna Beach

Big Lalaguna Beach is located at the westernmost of Small Lalaguna. Big Lalaguna is a bright and sandy beach with a simple tourist infrastructure.