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Puerto Galera Introduction
Today, Puerto Galera is a major destination for fun-loving travellers who seek sun, sand and sea. Many come to enjoy its beaches, stay in the hotels, dine at the restaurants, dance in the discos and most of all participate in the numerous water activities.
Top Puerto Galera Hotels
Coco Beach Island Resort Puerto Galera
Location: Beachfront
Customer Satisfaction: 89%fromper night
The only down point was the man that took my payment for a shave as a tip and I was billed later. ...Atlantis Dive Resort
Location: Beachfrontfromper nightAtlantis Dive Resort is built into the hills of Sabang Beach (Puerto Galera), and is the perfect ...Deep Blue Sea Inn
Location: Suburbfromper nightDeep Blue Sea Inn offers the ultimate tropical island experience, basic accommodation and smiling ...Mermaid Resort Puerto Galera
Location: Suburb
Customer Satisfaction: 84%fromper nightMy first visit to the Philippines was made more enjoyable due to the fact we stayed in an ...Portofino Beach Resort
Location: Beachfrontfromper nightPortofino Beach Resort is one of Puerto Galera's newest hotels. The Mediterranean design combined ...
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Puerto Galera Overview
The popular hideaway of Puerto Galera is conveniently close to the Philippine capital city of Manila. Increasingly popular with crowds of tourists from other parts of the Philippines and abroad, the city offers plenty of entertainment infrastructure around the coastal resorts. However, visitors don't have to travel far before landing in an isolated part of Mindoro's interior mountains. more...
Puerto Galera Activities
Even if you're not an enthusiastic golfer, the Ponderosa Golf Course is worth visiting simply for the view. This nine-hole course was constructed at an altitude of 2,000 feet, and from the clubhouse visitors have a commanding view of the harbour and Puerto Galera itself. On the clearest days, it's possible to see the island of Luzon across the sea. Whether playing on the course or admiring the view, a camera is a must for all Ponderosa visitors. more...
Puerto Galera Events and Festivals
Chinese New Year: while there's not a strong Chinese presence in Puerto Galera, there is nonetheless a strong tradition owing to centuries of trading with Chinese merchants. The Chinese New Year is observed in pockets throughout the Philippines. more...
Puerto Galera Sightseeing
Small La Laguna Beach is located directly beside Sabang Beach, with only a short walk separating the two. Despite its name, this beach is actually larger and boasts more facilities than Big La Laguna Beach. Small La Laguna has a nicer beach than Sabang, so many visitors choose to stay here and simply walk to Sabang when they are in the mood to party or dine. The coral reefs here are perfect for snorkelling and diving. more...
Puerto Galera Transport
It is convenient to reach Puerto Galera from Manila, and virtually all of the region's tourists arrive via the two-part land-and-sea route that originates in Pasay City, Manila. Departures are frequent, and buses reach Batangas Pier in about three hours. It is important to make sure that the bus is bound for the pier rather than Batangas Bus Terminal. more...
Puerto Galera Travel Tips
Tagalog is the official language of the Philippines, though there are countless local dialects throughout the archipelago. Several decades of US presence on the islands paved the way for a broad English proficiency. Puerto Galera sees plenty of tourists, and English is well embedded as a secondary local language. Rural portions of the interior have pockets of ethnic minorities that speak neither English nor Tagalog, making an interpreter a necessary component of jungle trekking. more...
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