Puerto Galera

In our experience, Puerto Galera is the most popular and energetic dive destination in the Philippines. Strong currents, huge diversity, exceptional macro… macro nuts are seriously going to love this place. And then there’s Verde Island… we challenge you to find a more fish populated dive site in the Philippines.

Puerto Galera is located on Mindoro, an island separated from mainland Luzon by the Verde Island Passage. It is situated 130 kilometers southwest of Manila so it is an easy couple of hours land transfer from Manila International airport then an hours crossing via banka boat. Around the coastal town of Puerta Galera is well known to tourists and locals alike mainly for scuba diving, beaches, a busy night life though many enjoy exploring the mountain ranges of central Mindoro.

 

About Diving

The main difference in diving in Puerta Galera over other places is that due to the tidal currents and the way the land is shaped and where it is situated along the Verde Strait, it gets ‘flushed out’ twice a day by tidal currents. Divers will be based in nearby Sabang bay, Small or Big Lalaguna bay where the majority of dive sites are about 8-10 minutes away. From a divers perspective its one of the few places in the Philippines where you have to pay attention to the tide table. You can use this to your advantage so that a dive at Kilima Drift is a proper adrenaline dive! From a biological viewpoint, the tides changes promotes the most amazing diversity if marine creatures to exist.



Good to know

  • Best time of year:Best time is Oct/Nov though to June
  • Dive Qualification:Open Water dive qualification suitable.
  • Favourite dive sites:Our favorite dive sites: Verde Island, Giant Clams and Kilimar Steps on a full moon
  • Off gas day:Things to do on off gas day: Golf, zip line, go kart, paint ball.
  • Try food at:Bavarian breakfast at Hemmingways, Pizza at Cucina, Italiana in Talipanan Beach
  • Sunset Drinks:Happy hour at sunset in the Point Bar.

Puerto Galera – on the map


Resorts and Dive Centres


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Asia Divers & El Galleon Resort

         One of the cornerstone dive resorts of Puerto Galera, if not the Philippines. An extremely well run operation with facilities that lead the way in how a professional dive centre should be equipped. Of course the best asset of the dive centre and resort are the staff, who will always be around...


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Fishermen’s Cove resort

        Fishermen’s Cove is a gem of place, nestled in a small cove close to the small town of Puerto Galera, but far from the hustle, bustle and noise of Sabang.   Over the last couple of decades, Giuseppe, the owner, has made the resort into what you could call a little piece...


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