Puerto Galera, Philippines is located on the northern part of the island of Mindoro. This beautiful tourist destination is about 130 kilometers south of Manila. It comprises of 12 coastal villages or Barangays and a mountain district. Puerto Galera, Philippines covers a total land area of about 23.247 hectares.
The tourist haven of Puerto Galera has a coast, which is 42 kilometers long. It consists of irregular shorelines dotted with dazzling white beaches, coconut plantations and delightful scenery. The eastern side has many limestone cliffs and escarpments which are penetrated by inland bays and coves. They support a rich marine life.
The major tourist attractions in Puerto Galera in Philippines:
Muelle Bay
Over the years Puerto Galera has been a wonderful hide-out for many a foreigner. The natural harbor where most ferry boats arrive offers a spectacular sight. Muelle Bay is lined with souvenir shop, pubs and restaurants. They offer a nice place to spend some time while enjoying a cold drink or a pleasant dinner.
The Tamaraw Waterfalls
This idyllic spot can be found about 10 kilometers outside Puerto Galera on the road to Calapan. The cool water of the falls helps one have a refreshing plunge. A nice path leads up the mountain along the waterfall. Just a few kilometers down the road you will find Villa Flor, a fishing village, with a nice sandy beach.
Activities in Puerto Galera, Philippines
Kayaking is a pleasant adventure in Puerto Galera. It mainly revolves around Alag Riverbank. Apart from the scenic tour around the place one can paddle leisurely downstream, breaking for lunch on a river bank. The kayak trip takes about three and a half hours. It depends upon how fast the river flows and how fast one can paddle. When the river delta is reached one is brought back by super banca to your destination in the sunset.
Avid golfers will have not much to miss in Puerto Galera, Philippines. The Ponderosa Golf Club set amidst picturesque locales, 1.700 feet above sea level offers a challenging 9 hole golf club. It takes about 20 minutes to get there from town proper.
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