scuba diving the alma jane with atlantis resorts
Just a few hours from the hustle and bustle of manila lies the idyllic island of
Mindoro, on the northern end can be found puerto galera a wild life heaven, with
tropical adventures to suit all tastes.
The natural world is here in abundance, its no wonder why it is listed on the national
heritage list of WWF,
Scuba diving, trekking and island hopping are all your disposal, and after a long day
soaking up the natural atmosphere the night life will keep you well dinned and
entertained, fine restaurants for all culinary tastes can be found to go along with
live music and dancing.
This coastal town is well known among tourists for its numerous pocket beaches and many
snorkeling and Scuba diving spots. The area was designated a Man and Biosphere Reserve
of UNESCO in 1973 and has some of the most diverse coral reef diving in Asia. The
marine environment has benefited in recent years from the influx of tourist dollars.
This has seen a huge reduction in the number of fishermen in the area, as they gain
higher revenue from tourists.
Puerto Galera is a listed by the Club of the Most Beautiful Bays of the World, and is
the only bay in the Philippines to be listed there.
Among the famous beaches in Puerto Galera are Sabang Beach and White Beach, which have
an active nightlife with numerous bars and restaurants. Both beaches also have an array
of first-class and economy-class accommodations.
Sabang beach is the main destination for foreign tourists, while White Beach remains
popular with local travelers.Big La Laguna Beach and Small La Laguna Beach are
considered part of Sabang with resorts lining the beaches. Big La Laguna Beach is
popular for local swimmers and snorkelers. Since 2001 White beach has seen uncontrolled
development. New restaurants and places to stay are rapidly encroaching on the beach
itself and little remains of the once charming beach. Puerto Galera town is a pleasant
but sleepy Philippine town with few attractions. It has a large central catholic church
and a Pier area, with a selection of bistros and cafes.
The Philippines is an archipelago of 7,107 islands with a total land area of
approximately 300,000 square kilometers (116,000 square miles). Its 36,289 kilometers
of coastline makes it the country with the 5th longest coastline in the world borders
the Philippine Sea on the east, the South China Sea on the west, and the Celebes Sea on
the south. The island of Borneo is located a few hundred kilometres southwest and
Taiwan is located directly to the north. The Moluccas and Sulawesi are located to the
south-southwest and Palau is located to the east of the islands.The Philippines
(Filipino: Pilipinas officially known as the Republic of the Philippines (Filipino:
Republika ng Pilipinas), is a country in Southeast Asia in the western Pacific Ocean.
Taiwan lies north across the Luzon Strait. West across the South China Sea sits
Vietnam. The Sulu Sea to the southwest separates it from the island of Borneo and to
the south the Celebes Sea from other islands of Indonesia. It is bounded on the east by
the Philippine Sea. An archipelago comprising 7,107 islands, the Philippines is
categorized broadly into three main geographical divisions: Luzon, Visayas, and
Mindanao. The capital city is Manila.
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