Puerto Galera Beaches

Puerto Galera is known for a lot of things, but without question their biggest tourist attraction, and justly so, are their beaches. If you are planning a trip to the Philippines, be sure to pay a visit to the following areas, as they will provide you with an experience you will not soon forget.

Alibatan Island

This island beach is not far off from Puerto Galera, and it will definitely be worth the trip.

The first time that you step on the beach among the first things you will notice are its fine sands, which are among the whitest and purest you will see. Another added highlight for visitors are the assorted wildlife; at various times you’ll be able to see sea turtles and lots of seagulls. A dive into the waters will offer you a view of an array of corals and shells.

Sabang Beach

This is definitely one of the most popular and widely visited beaches in the island province, and for all the other resorts in the area, Sabang Beach Puerto Galera is still a top draw.

Aside from the sands, clear blue skies and the soothing waters,
another thing that you can look out are the various bancas idling by. Not only are they a pleasant sight, but they also provide you with a chance to view and experience a little of Puerto Galera culture.

With plenty of resorts, restaurants and bars nearby, Sabang Beach will also appeal to those people who would like to party the night away.

More infrastructures and resort facilities and diving centers are found in Sabang beach. Souvenir shops, shopping areas, bars and restaurants, disco centers, from simple to luxury hotels and diving facilities are the main sources of the activities in Sabang beach.

One can always find different kinds of accommodation offers in this Puerto Galera beach and it is where many of the major diving centers in Puerto Galera are located.

Big La Laguna Beach

With its impressive landscape, and crystalline waters, Big La Laguna Beach is regarded by many tourists as among the very best in the Philippines, and the world.

Big La Laguna Beach, which is in close proximity to Small La Laguna and Sabang Beach, is noted for its white sands and untainted. Unlike other beaches, the whtei sands here continue straight into the waters. Also, the quality and purity is well known, so you shouldn’t have any worries about frolicking there.

Another great thing about Big La Laguna Beach in Puerto Galera is that the waters are mostly steady, so there no need to worry, even if you are a new swimmer. You don’t have to worry about running into any vessels too, as the area is off limits.

Perhaps the most attractive thing about La Laguna Beach are the ever changing hues of the waters; the white sands makes the shoreline a brilliant blue, but as you go down, it turns turquoise, and as you move in deeper, the corals and reefs explode in a variety of colors.

The Big La Laguna bay provides a breezy experience of enjoying the cool crystal waters along the Puerto Galera beach at La Laguna where the sands are white and its marine life are full of corals and reef. If one wants to explore a diving holiday along the Puerto Galera beach the La Laguna beach has a beach club that provides a holiday or vacation diving adventure.

One gets a perfect diving point along the Big La Laguna beach where one gets to enjoy different water activities such as diving, snorkeling, kayaking, jet skiing and many other fantastic water sports to enjoy in this Puerto Galera beach.

Small La Laguna Beach

The Small La Laguna Beach stands up for its name, being the smallest beach of all major three beaches in Puerto Galera: the Sabang beach, Big La Laguna and Small la Laguna beaches.

This part of Puerto Galera beach is a tropical paradise with fringing palm trees lining the beach shores. One can find quite a few diving centers and beach resorts and restaurants operating at the Small La Laguna beach which is not far from the Big La Laguna beach (5 minute walk) where both Puerto Galera beaches are separated by the Sabang beach at midpoint.

The Small La Laguna beach offers a tranquil place to stay owing to its being a small beach but is ideally located for tourists who want to enjoy a relaxed vacation far from the bustling beaches in Sabang and Big La Laguna yet fairly close enough to enjoy sun bathing and enjoying the night life at Sabang and La Laguna beaches.

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White Beach

Many would say that the White beach in Puerto Galera can be a great alternative for a Boracay vacation. Its sparking white sands and cool crystal waters can be enticing enough to pack your bags for a relaxing and enjoyable beach vacation getaway in this Puerto Galera beach. Popular among tourists and divers, the White beach houses several diving centers, hotels and restaurants and is teeming with night life and beach sports activities.

Sto. Nino Beach

Although there are major Puerto Galera beaches there are smaller beaches which remain to be underdeveloped and not commercialized owing to its less ideal location. One of these Puerto Galera beaches is the Sto. Nino beach situated at Barangay Sto. Nino in Puerto Galera. Only the locals there enjoy the cool waters of the Sto. Nino beach which remains to be less populated and underdeveloped to date.

Tabinay Beach

Tabinay is a part of Puerto Galera Island which is near to many resorts, restaurants and clubs that bring visiting tourists closer both to sea and the mountains. One gets the chance to enjoy a relaxing recuperation from a stressful environment by enjoying the beauty and sparkling beach waters of Puerto Galera beach. Just located about 3 kilometers away southeast from Puerto Galera, the Tabinay beach lacks developed infrastructures to make it a more commercialized Puerto Galera beach but it does provide a tranquility and relaxed beach environment that many tourists love to sun bathing in this remote beach in Puerto Galera.

Talipanan Beach

Talipanan beach is one of Puerto Galera’s beaches that provide an excellent place for swimming. It is located west of Puerto Galera Whit beach and is popular for being the quiet beach neighbor of major Puerto Galera beaches. It offers a perfect place for a more private picnic or beach party and an excellent place to relax.

Aninuan Beach Resort

The Aninuan beach resort is known for the beautiful view of sunset along the tropical island of Oriental Mindoro. The resort is located fronting the South China Sea and is considered to be one of the finest resort in Puerto Galera beach overlooking the beautiful sunset known to be popular among honeymooners, tourists and nature lovers.

The Aninuan beach resort is one among the Puerto Galera’a beaches where sunset weddings are held. The captivating combination of the lush palms and studded dwellings with unique décor of native origins makes Aninuan beach resort as one of the best among all the resorts in Puerto Galera beaches.

Balatero Beach

The Balatero beach is one among the favorite place to visit among the Puerto Galera beaches. It is lined with different resorts with pool facilities and near diving centers where one can enjoy visiting the world renowned diving sites in Puerto Galera.

Along the breathtaking views to enjoy one can indulge with the remarkable tranquility of walking along the beach with the views of crystal clear waters that Puerto Galera beaches are known of.

Dalaruan

One can find from Dalaruan beach the different luxury villas which are located along the pristine coastal area of Puerto Galera beach with plunging pools overlooking the exceptional views of the Unesco that are voted as man and biosphere protected area located in Puerto Galera bay.

Found at Dalaruan beach is the only resort that offers a spa along the breathtaking views of the mountain making Dalaruan beach as one of the most famous Puerto Galera beaches.

Dulangan

If one is seeking a tranquil place to stay to spend a relaxing vacation along the Puerto Galera’s beach, one can find several beautiful resorts along Dulangan beach that offer a serene place to stay. The ambience is also romantic and suitable for tourists looking to spend time bonding with nature.

Just as any of the Puerto Galera’s beach known for its beautiful views and sparkling beach waters Dulangan beach is another place that is sure to provide visitors a unique experience with the natural beauty of the Puerto Galera’s beaches.

Minolo

A Puerto Galera beach located just five minutes walk from the White Beach is a quieter place to enjoy a glimpse of the Minolo Bay of Puerto Galera Island just along the coasts of Minolo Beach. The Minolo beach offers a more relaxing place to visit if one prefers a more subtle ambience of a beach relaxation. Minolo beach is near the Tourist Center and the National Road.

The beachfront of Minolo Beach is lined with coconut trees giving a wonderful shade to sit under and enjoy the relaxing and calm breeze of the wind. One can also try to visit the Minolo Cove which is an excellent place for snorkeling just near the Minolo Beach.

Palangan

Along the Puerto Galera beach is Palangan beach where one can indulge with the natural beauty of Puerto Galera Island. There are numerous elegant and luxury hotels that give visitors a haven vacation in tropical paradise.

There are numerous resorts that offer affordable vacation tour packages fronting the beach of Palangan. The wonderful view of palm trees, sparkling green and blue waters and the cold breeze of the beach wind on this Puerto Galera beach is a soothing reminder of what a true relaxing vacation should be.

Poblacion

Poblacion is Puerto Galera beach tagged as Mindoro’s tourist center. The Poblacion used to be the Puerto Galera beach known to be a fishing village and has become a starting point in going to all interesting places in Puerto Galera Island. The pier is located at Poblacion and numerous shopping centers are found in this Puerto Galera beach and all shopping in this place can excitingly be done on foot.

Poblacion is also a home to restaurants that offer International cuisines with numerous boutiques and souvenir shops found near the pier. Fresh fruits and fishes can be bought on the public market just located within the Poblacion of Puerto Galera.

Sinandigan

A Puerto Galera beach which is considered to a place where one can find the most diverse and abundant beautiful slug species is the Sinandigan beach. It is in this area where the Sinandigan Wall is located, a famous dive site to get a glimpse of the beautiful nudibranches, corals and abundant marine life and different kinds of fishes. Sinandigan Wall is famous for being the richest dive site in Puerto Galera.

There are numerous hotels and diving centers along the Sinandigan beach and it is also a way point to various dive sites in Puerto Galera. The beach itself with its sparkling crystal clear waters is an inviting site for sun bathing, swimming, snorkeling and playing water sports.