Puerto Galera - The Phillippines
One of the oldest Spanish settlements within the Philippines. It is situated on the northern peninsula of Mindoro island, approximately 160km from Manila. As early as the 10th Century, Malaysians, Chinese and Indonesian merchants were already doing business with local traders.
Puerto Galera is where they replenished their provisions. Puerto Galera was known as the Port of Galleons. The harbour was an excellent location for the Spanish Galleons to refuge from heavy storms and typhoons.
These days, you’ll find paradise. Puerto Galera is blessed with one of the world’s most beautiful natural harbours. Known as the Pearl of Mindoro, it is world-famous for splendid beaches, coral reefs, and exquisite dive sites for new and experienced divers alike, all this in a relaxed, laid-back beach atmosphere without the hustle and congestion of other tourist destinations.
Atlantis Resort
Beautifully built into the hills of Sabang Beach, Atlantis Dive Resort was quoted in many travel guidebooks and magazines as one of the most outstanding resorts of the Philippines with its award winning (Flintstones) design. All 40 rooms (one bedroom apartments) have air-conditioning, a well-stocked mini-bar, Cable TV and hot shower.
Diving Puerto Galera
For nearly 50 years Puerto Galera, Oriental Mindora, has attracted scientists studying the Eco structure of micro–organisms, animals and plants. The diving is famous for its diversity and divers return time after time to marvel at creatures large and small. There are dives for all levels, from easy training dives amongst pristine coral to thrilling drift dives. The area is noted for its opportunities for macro photography, fish and invertebrates, but there are plenty of larger subjects to photograph.
Diving is possible all year round, with the best time being March to October. There is good snorkelling along most of the rocks from the eastern end of Sabang Beach to Escarceo Point. The 30 + dive sites are all within a 10 to 15 minute boat ride from the beach, which makes for easy and convenient dive planning. Groups are kept to six divers or less and are always escorted by experienced guides. Each dive site offers a multitude of marine life, consisting of trevally, lionfish, moray eels, Nudibranchs, triggerfish, parrotfish, turtles, Sharks, eagle rays etc.
Due to tides and currents the visibility varies between 12m to 40 m. The water temperature varies between 22C to 30C. We recommend that 3mm to 5mm wetsuit be used.
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