MINDORO ISLAND- PUERTO GALERA - PHILIPPINES

Mindoro is the second biggest island in the Philippines, lying to the South of Manila. The main tourist area runs from Puerto Galera to Roxas and Mansalay.

The fine beaches and excellent diving at Puerto Galera have been attracting travellers for some time. For about 60 years, the area has been regarded by zoologists and botanists as an ideal place to study the ecostructure of animals, plants and micro organism in almost undisturbed natural conditions. In 1934, the UP Marine Biological Station was set up and forty years later, the United Nations Man & Biosphere programme declared Puerto Galera a Nature Centre..

THE DIVING

The Marine Park of Puerto Galera offers some very good reefs. Diving conditions in the best spots can be quite challenging, as the currents are often fairly swift, yet it is this flow that has allowed the reefs to recover to some extent from past fishing practices. Expect to find plenty of soft corals and shoals of pelagic when the current runs.
There are more than 27 different dive sites accessible in a few minutes by boat from the resort, and these cover a whole range of underwater experiences: wrecks, shallow areas, riptide, open water, reefs and on top of all breathtaking coral gardens and the largest variety of underwater animals in the world. Around 2100 species are found here including white fins, turtles, big amberjacks, barracudas etc. An excellent destination for macro photographers

FISHERMEN’S COVE BEACH RESORT & DIVE CENTER

Fishermen’s Cove was established in 1987 as a small dive resort located in Puerto Galera.
A quiet and private place with a family feel to it, the resort is designed in a native style, to blend in perfectly with the surrounding nature. Although Fishermen’s cove is only walking distance away from the town, it actually lies in a small picturesque bay with 4 beautiful deserted beaches nearby.

Giuseppe, the Italian host, is at your service to ensure your comfort, and he also accompanies both land and underwater excursions.
After a long day diving, guests can relax in the spacious gazebo and enjoy a restorative and reinvigorating massage, or some aromatherapy, a manicure or a pedicure. The gazebo also includes a billiard table, power gym, TV lounge, library and a PC with internet connection.
The resort will organise transport for any guests wishing to enjoy the nightlife in the nearby town or Sabang Beach, where several bars are open until after sunset until the small hours.

Rooms: 10 bungalows, each with private bathroom and warm water, a king size bed and fan cooler. All bungalows have sea views.

The restaurant is situated in fabulous tropical garden, bursting with orchids and other native plants. Guests can enjoy the fresh fish, homemade pasta and bread, crispy salads, finishing with fresh fruit, ice-cream and desserts. Philippine dishes are also served, such as lechon, calamares adobo, fried chicken, as well as several other typical Asian dishes like sashimi, spring rolls, rice noodles and mango soup.
Suggestions are always welcome, and guests are even encouraged to demonstrate their cooking skills in the kitchen.

FISHERMAN'S COVE DIVING CENTRE

The dive centre is well equipped to satisfy all levels of diver. To better enhance the experience, daily trips are organised according to the particular needs and requests of the dive group .

They also organize full-day dive trips to the nearby islands, Sombrero, Maricaban, Malajibomanoc etc. Other options are dive safaris from one to several days long.
Dive equipment: 2 compressors, aluminium 12 Lt tanks with Int. connectors, Nitrox , 20 complete gears set.

PADI & CMAS diving courses up to dive master – Speciality courses, Nitrox courses and TEC and TRIMIX Deep dive courses.

EXCURSIONS

Due to its ideal position Puerto Galera makes an excellent destination for anyone who likes Trekking, Canyoning, Kayaking and Mountain Biking.

The resort organizes tours to the nearby beautiful beaches and islands and excursions to visit the different tribal villages of the Mangyan people, the native inhabitants of Mindoro

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