The Philippines is blessed with over 7000 islands and one of them, Samal Island, is not an ordinary one. Unusually peaceful and quite for an island in the Philippines, this tourist destination is located just off the Gulf of Davao in the southern portion of the country. Its relatively calm weather can be felt for most of the year as the island, like most of Mindanao, is outside the typhoon belt.
If you’re planning Your vacation package in the Philippines should include Samal, otherwise known as Island Garden City of Samal. What makes this tiny island an interesting place to go?
The Sun
Free of the perennial typhoon menace for most of the year, tourists can surely soak themselves with a healthy dose of sun’s rays. For the outdoors type they can hike to the islands secluded lagoons inland or stroll the beach lined with many resorts with exclusive restaurants. Beach areas have powdery white sand perfectly suited for family gatherings and games for the children.
Picnic huts, chairs for sunbathing and swaying coconut trees that provide shade are common along this long stretch of beach. Snorkel equipments can be rented for those untrained for scuba yet curious enough to explore the underwater wonders along the shore. Life in the beach can never be perfect here…and all the time having a truly satisfying experience with a sun-filled day.
The View
Yes, this island may not be as famous as Boracay Island but it has its own inherent beauty. The natural growth of its vegetation along the shores and inland are wonders themselves. Crystal clear water, gentle slopes of sand formations, and rock outcroppings ideal for a sunset leisure walk are all but some of the clearly discernable characteristics when one is still about to set off this magical island.
For nature lovers, coves and mangrove trees also line some part of the eastern beach area. Divers can fully appreciate the island’s secret by combing its underwater wealth. Samal was also a former pearl farming community so one can always ask the natives some tips how to look for tell tale sign of pearl bearing mollusk. Who knows you might get lucky and go home a pearl richer.
This terrific island can be reached by “banca”, the local term for a small boat, from Davao for an hour. A more comfortable ride would be through a regular ferry service from Sasa Bridge. Davao is easily accessible by plane from Manila (almost 2 hours) or Cebu (55 mins).
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