Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
BEST DIVE REGIONS
Mindoro
Two hours off Mindoro's west coast lies Apo Reef, arguably the Philippines'
best dive site, while under the emerald-green waters of Puerto Galera are coral-rich reefs
full of marine life of all shapes and sizes.
Bohol
The most popular dive destination in the Visayas is Bohol's Panglao Island, where
the action is concentrated around Alona Beach. The entire area is festooned with wonder-
ful dive sites, but the highlight is undoubtedly Balicasag Island.
Southern Negros
The city of Dumaguete is in range of several top dive sites, including
the underwater paradise of Apo Island, Siquijor and Dauin, and Sumilon Island, Cebu.
Cebu
In the island province of Cebu you'll find Moalboal, one of the oldest centres of
diving in the country; Mactan Island; an upscale resort area with good diving near Cebu
City; and Malapascua Island, where you can spot rare thresher sharks.
CARAMOAN PENINSULA
Kayaking
Kayak this stunningly beautiful scenery to explore islands with sugar-sand coast, limestone
cliffs and dark tufts of jungle. You may also be able to rent a
sibid-sibid
(small fishing
boat) to paddle yourself around.
MANTA BOWL
Diving
The Manta Bowl is a 17m to 22m dive into what's effectively a manta ray cleaning station,
where mantas positively queue up for cleaner wrasse to remove parasites from their skin.
Whale sharks and thresher sharks may be seen here too, and conditions are perfect from
March to May.
