| While the Philippines is blessed with an abundance | | | | travel destination. In the morning, bars turn into |
| of beaches and islands, there holds a special | | | | cafes and brunch restaurants, energizing early |
| charm in the docks of Puerto Galera. Hundreds | | | | wakers and soothing all-nighters. Come noon to |
| flock every year to this place, and while it has its | | | | afternoon, the freshest catch of the day turns |
| pluses and minuses in comparison to other | | | | into sumptuous lunches- tuna, blue marlin, prawns |
| Philippine destinations, it remains and enjoyable trip | | | | and crabs. Sunbathers are everywhere, while the |
| nonetheless. | | | | boat ferries come and go. |
| The gem that is Puerto Galera in Sabang | | | | Come nightfall, the party starts again. Beach |
| Mindanao is considered one of the most | | | | raves are common, side by side with beach |
| developed beach destinations in the Philippines. | | | | walkers, star gazers, night picnics and again full |
| What started out as a backyard tourism spot 160 | | | | restaurants. There is something for everybody. |
| miles away form Manila quickly became a mecca | | | | For the quiet types, there are the beaches at |
| for mainlanders. The isle is easily accessible with | | | | night. For party-goers, options are non-stop til |
| trips coming in almost at any hour. As a result, it | | | | morning. For morning persons, one can stay and |
| becomes to weary vacationers what fast-food is | | | | sleep in quaint rented rooms or villas. |
| to hungry workers- a quick, easy and satisfying | | | | There are also famous hiking trails for those who |
| fix to de-stress. | | | | wants to work up a sweat. Banana boat rides, |
| Foreigners really love the island. Since the 70's, | | | | diving and snorkeling are available and guides are |
| they have been in and out of the lush paradise. | | | | inexhaustible. Water is seriously the best |
| Some of them failed to resist the temptation of | | | | attraction. The beach itself are white by morning, |
| the tropics, so they stayed, making the first | | | | the water near the shores are clear enough to |
| seeds of an expatriate community. Every year | | | | see through. You don't even need to ride a boat |
| handfuls and handfuls of foreigners, form | | | | to find some amazing underwater views; within a |
| American to Koreans discover the island, due to | | | | kilometer from the shores, you can see lion fish, |
| its ease of access and popularity. | | | | Moorish idols, frog fish and leaf fish. The Verde |
| Coming to Puerto Galera by yacht, boat ferry or | | | | Island Passage is a deep clear water, just one of |
| private means, one is greeted by a a colorful | | | | the many sites near here. A fantastic variety of |
| beach in the morning or a lit and happening place | | | | underwater flora and fauna awaits even in the not |
| by night. The beaches are famous for the line of | | | | so best season. |
| bars and party places that are only a few steps | | | | Backpackers can pitch tents and meet other tent |
| away. The nights, especially weekend nights, are | | | | lovers. One can lie on the sand til morning and sip |
| opened up by hip and chic places offering not only | | | | wine, talk and meet people. Indeed, Puerto Galera |
| drinks, dances on the beach and restaurants but | | | | is a place to meet a lot of people, or shrink away |
| also exhibition shows like fire eaters, fire dancers | | | | to find solace in a secluded spot. Nature takes |
| and even promotional events. | | | | you under its wing, while the other wing that is |
| The life in Puerto Galera is comfortably familiar to | | | | progress and comfort fans you. |
| the average person but still remains the perfect | | | | |