Summer in December

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credit to best of Puerto Galera site

Puerto Galera is a soothing vision of shimmering seas surrounded by lush mountains. It is considered one of the most beautiful and developed beach resort community in the country.

Summer in December 1st

Starting from “backyard tourism” wherein local residents accept local and foreign tourist as stay-in guest, the island’s tourism has flourished. In the course of time, several hotels, resorts, inns and restaurants have mushroomed within the area.

But water is certainly the main attraction of the island. Crystal clear and shimmering especially during the hot summer months, the sea framing Puerto Galera is ideal for swimming, sailing, surfing, snorkeling and scuba diving. In fact one doesn’t have to go by boat to get to a dive site.

Scuba and Snorkeling 

 Puerto Galera is only 3 to 4 hours away from Manila by land and sea transport. The travel time from Manila to Batangas by land is around 2 hours and then the ferry boat ride from Batangas to Puerto Galera takes around 1 hour and 15 minutes. The short distance from Manila means cheap transport and more fun time on the beach. Thus, I will definitely come back! 


   Underwater shot by yours truly

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