Canyons,Puerto Galera

The famous Canyons in Puerto Galera. Descent starts on the ridge that goes from Escarcio Point down to the Canyons, past the Hole in the Wall and slowly swept by the current down deeper until we reached the hill just before the first canyon.
There we looked up to see the big Kingfish that hangs out between the surface and the bottom. Next we swam through the little cave with two entrances to find a big Oriental Sweetlip hiding in the cave. Over the ridge into the first canyon that was covered with soft coral out feeding in the current and with a big school of Rabbitfish sitting head on into the current.
Then the second canyon where the resident Harlequin Sweetlips was join by Oriental Sweetlips, Snapper and so much more.
The third canyon was full of Humpback Snappers among One Spot Snapper and then we drifted towards the old anchor to prepare for our ascent to the safety stop. Just another lovely dive in the Canyons, a dive I could do every day if I had the time.

Verde Island

Verde Island is less than an hour away from Sebang beach in Puerta Galera; and just off the island you have Verde Island Drop Off. After entering the water you can instantly see the top of the wall which is as shallow as 8 – 10 meters, and slopes down to beyond 30 meters. Apart from the plentiful supply of corals, the wall is scattered with thousands and thousands of brightly colored Anthia Fish. It is also possible to see Eagle Rays and Sharks here. It is an ideal site for photography when conditions are good. However, there can sometimes be an unpredictable current.

Coral Sand

The Coral Sands was opened in June 2006 and is brand new hotel with a swimming pool.
The Coral Sands is located on Tabinay Beach and is nestled on one of the foothills surrounding Tabinay, about 6.2 kilometers away from Sabang nightlife area and 2.2 km from Puerto Galera.
The Coral Sands offers great value for money, and provides you all aneminities for an unforgettable holiday

Big La Laguna Beach Snorkelling and Diving

As you look out at the water from the beach at Big La Laguna you will see the water transform it's colour. Where the water laps at the sand it is crystal clear and you can easily see the white sand through the water. As your eyes follow the water out further, you notice subtle changes in the colour of the water, the changes in colour are due to what lies below the surface. Further at depth you can see turquoise and aqua coloured water, which indicates a bottom of sand at depth, very alluring and inviting.Where the turquoise and aqua water meets a black area, that is a reef and should be checked out if you want to do some snorkelling or some shore diving. Always remember that the coral reef's best colours are close to the surface before the depth and water filters out the light. So you will not miss out if you are not a diver, if you are a diver make sure you have a look at the scuba diving on offer in Puerto Galera.

Lastly,People say,How can i Get Out to Puerto Galera??

Jeepny to Calapan (1,5h, 70P) leaves from the end of the main road several times daily. From Calapan you can take a minivan (3h, 180P) to Roxas.
PONDAROSA GOLF TREKK.. Another great thing to do in puerto is to trekk till pondoraso golf, fr white beach take the road going to puerto, walk about 15 mins, then you will see an sign ponderosa golf. The road is uphill and provide a fantastic view to puerto galera, after an hour of healthy walk you ll be rewarded with good foods at the golf club. bring plenty water with you and protect yoursel fr the sun.
TAMARAW FALL. it s about a 14 Km walk along the scnenic road, barely no traffic, so it is safe to walk or bike there, the views is simply imcredibly nice, its an easy 3 hours walk along this beatiful road, there are also empty beaches along the way to stop in. The fall itself is pretty nice and you can refresh there too.

What about the Food??This cannot be forget our stomach......

Foodtrip sa Galera, White Beach. Good food, clean and affordable.
There are many cheap bungalows to stay inn white beach, cost from 500 pesos to 1500 pesos, you can get better rates during week days. White beach water is fantastic, very clean and turquoise blue when sunchine and very few people there during week days and off season. I highly recommend it.

What would i do when i were in Puerto Galera?? Well.,let's see...

Most visitors to Puerto Galera are attracted by the excellent scuba diving provided by the protected marine sanctuary. There are a number of dive shops in the area (estimated at around 35) that provide access to a macro (i.e. small life) heaven. The dive sites that feature a large variety of small sea life with the occasional shark or turtle. Several sites are drift dives and often turn into (strong) current dives with the best diving (for coral and small life) being at 20m or 60 feet. Almost all of the dive sites are within a 10 minute boat ride of Sabang which allows you to spend your surface interval on the shore and it also allows most shops to offer as many as four dive trips (single tank) each day. Prices for a single dive are around $24~$30 for a single tank dive, including equipment rental, boat and dive guide, with discounts for more dives and if you have your own equipment.
Other activities that are available in the area are: Banana Boat, Jetski, Vinta (Local Sailboat), Island Hopping, Mountain Biking, Rent a Motorbike, Rent a Banka Boat and go snokeling
World Class Scuba Diving is available and easily accessible at nearby Sabang beach.
Philippine Adventures, Provides tailor-made packages to Puerto Galera for international tourists wishing to experience world class diving and the Mangyan Hill Tribes of the island.
Stairway Foundation (at Brgy Aninuan), http://www.stairwayfoundation.org/. International NGO working with street children and victims of child sexual abuse. Visitors can tour the center and learn about the issue of child sexual abuse and how Stairway uses creative expressions in order to raise awareness.

How can i Get In to Puerto Galera??by boat..

Scheduled ferries arrive at Puerto Galera mostly from Batangas but also from other islands. From there, most people immediately depart for Sabang (known for SCUBA diving) or White Beach (a stretch of white sand holding small restaurants and bars).

How can i Get In to Puerto Galera??by Bus...

Most tourists prefer the ease and convenience of the 'Sikat' tourist service. The Sikat leaves at 0800 daily from the City State Tower Hotel on Mabini Street, Ermita, Manila. The round trip ticket costs about $25 and includes both bus and ferry to either Sabang Beach or Puerto Galera. For the adventurous traveler go to Buendia LRT station and from there you will see buses and shuttle services going to Batangas pier. It cost around P180 from Buendia to Batangas pier. Be careful with your bags as the buses are notorious for pick pockets. And when you get to Batangas pier all you need to do is to ride a ferry boat going to Sabang - Puerto Galera.

How can i Get In to Puerto Galera??by Car...

Puerto Galera is 3hrs away from Metro Manila. If you're already in Manila, getting there is pretty easy. Having a car is very convenient, all you need to do is drive through South Luzon Expressway turn right to Star Toll gate and then head to Batangas Pier. From there, you can either park your car and ride a ferry going to Puerto Galera or have your car ride a RORO (roll on, roll off) ship so you could take your car with you to Puerto Galera.

PALANGAN BEACH

PALANGAN
Encenada Beach Resort - offers its guests the full benefits of Puerto Galera's stunning natural beauty. Its dazzling, white sand beach is located in a sheltered cove among lush tropical gardens and rainforest.
Tanawin Bay Resort - there are individual houses with thatched roofs, large bamboo terraces and big windows. You can have a spectacular view of the sea on one side, and the majestic mountains on the other. You may take walks along the beach, just a stone's throw away from your cottage.

LALAGUNA BEACH

LALAGUNA BEACH
Lalaguna Beach Club and Dive Centre - nestled in the center of beautiful Big La Laguna Beach where sand is white and the water is crystal clear. Right in front of the resort is a fantastic reef abundant with a vast variety of marine life. An ideal starting point for your first dive or just enjoy the underwater world by snorkeling.
Portofino Beach Resort - located in Small Lalaguna Beach in the island of Mindoro, Puerto Galera. Beachfront with swimming pool.

Hotels and Resorts in Puerto Galera, Philippines

SABANG BEACH
Big Apple Dive Resort - breathtaking view, secluded sandy beaches and spectacular dive sites make Puerto Galera and Big Apple Dive Resort one of the best dive and holiday destinations in the Philippines.
Captain Gregg's Resort Diving and Restaurant - Whether you are a diver, hiker or just looking for somewhere to relax, we can organize it for you at Capt'n Greggs.
Sabang Inn Beach Resort - We can arrange island-hopping boat trips, picnics, motorbike rentals, golfing, tours to spectacular waterfalls, snorkelling and all your diving requirements with Octopus Divers.
Tropicana Castle Beach Resort - Residential elegance and pure living comfort abound in every room. Four-poster beds, marbel bathrooms and colonial-styled wooden and wicker furnishings. The ideal setting for that perfect get-away experience

Puerto Galera

Puerto is a Resort Town located in the north-eastern shoreline of Oriental Mindoro. lt is the eastern half of the island of Mindoro, an island which is the third largest in the Philippine archipelago. The island is south-west of Metro Manila.
Puerto Galera itself is about seventy (70) statute miles away from Metro Manila, and can either be reached by seacraft straight from Manila, or by land transportation from Manila to Batangas City (100 kms), and by ferryboat onwards to Puerto Galera. The land travel takes between one and a half to two hours ride depending on the traffic situation, while the connecting boat ride takes either forty minutes or one and a half hours depending on the ferryboat taken.
Puerto Galera has one of the most beautiful natural harbours in the world. Puerto Galera was the place of refuge for the Spanish Galleonsin times of storm or for a recreational stop-over for the crews after months at sea when this was a gateway for the galleons on the way toand from Spain, Mexico, China, India, Sumatra and Java.
Mindoro, the island on which Puerto Galera is located at the North East Coast, was named from a contraction of "mina del oro" or "mines of gold" after the Spanish founded the local community with the consecration of the Church in 1572.
The international cuisine availabel in Puerto Galera is remarkable... specialty restaurants serve the bountiful seafood and traditional German, Chinese, Thai, Mexican, Australian, Korean, Japanese,Philippine and Continental cuisine.