Puerto Galera at a Glance

Looking for a beach retreat a few hours from Manila? Go to Puerto Galera! Reachable by bus and just under 4 hours away from the capital of the Philippines, this outstanding beach destination is the pride of the province of Mindoro. Actually, this famous tourist spot is composed of several beach destinations with world-class quality accommodation and attraction.

These beaches are White Beach, Coco Beach, Big and Small Lalaguna, Sabang Beach, and Tamaraw Beach. They offer relatively inexpensive hotel accommodations compared to Palawan or Boracay. This site is perfect for those wishing to enjoy the treasures of the Philippine Islands while at the same time conscious of their budget.

On a typical weekend trip for two, you can only pay as much as $100 dollars inclusive of fare from Manila and a free room and food already. That is simply amazing! This makes this spot a worthy place to visit and a must see location in your Philippine vacation.

Among the famous line of beaches here, White Beach is well-known to both locals and foreigners alike due to its laid-back style. It has the widest beach area in the site.

Sabang, on the other hand, is much smaller but definitely livelier. Bars, restaurants, different shops, and discos are featured here making it livelier than that of White Beach. It also boasts of its floating restaurant and bar in the bay that serves food and drinks — both imported and local.

Tourists will find that the night in Puerto Galera should not be spent in just one beach. Everyone is encouraged to beach hopping to better enjoy the stay. The different beaches can all be reached by foot or through the local means of transport — pump boat, tricycle, or jeep. To better secure a place, you can rent your own cottage during the day or even at night for a very cheap price.

Daylight brings the normal but exhilarating beach routines like island hopping, hiking, strolling, scuba diving, racing with jet skis, boating, swimming, playing beach volley and sun bathing. Should you like to explore the mountains, a local guide can help make you make your trek easier and safer. Everything is carefree on this island so you can do anything here.

For golf fans, the Ponderosa Golf Club located at about 600 meters above sea level in the mountains assures a terrific view of the plains below and unforgettable game experience. It will simply be breathtaking.

Going into the interior also means visiting the popular Tamaraw Falls. You can hire a cheap jeepney for transportation to the location. Just slightly off the road, this destination will surely complement the beautiful scenery of the beaches.

Make your Philippine vacation unforgettable without thinning your pockets. Visit Puerto Galera!