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  Tourist information and services on Puerto Galera Philippines
Puerto Galera is known among tourists for its numerous pocket beaches and many snorkeling and diving spots.
Puerto Galera is a 3rd class municipality in the province of Oriental Mindoro, Philippines.
Puerto Galera is only three and a half hours away from Manila first by bus to the port at Batangas City and then by boat.
www.touristcenter.com.ph /philippines/information/puerto_galera.html   (967 words)

  
  Puerto Galera hotels and accommodation: Philippines hotels and Travel guide
Puerto Galera was discovered by the Spaniards in the early 16th century as a safe haven for their trade ships during storms and typhoons.
Puerto Galera is Y-shaped peninsula located on the northern shores of Mindoro Island, some 130 km south of Manila and 14 nautical miles from Batangas City.
It is bounded on the north by Verde Island Passage, on the south by the Municipality of San Teodoro (Oriental Mindoro), and on the west by the Municipality of Abra de Ilog (Occidental Mindoro).
www.resorthotel.net /philippines/puerto_galera/index.htm   (403 words)

  
 El Galleon Beach Resort - Puerto Galera
The Spaniards discovered Puerto Galera in the early 16th century as a safe haven for their trade ships during heavy squalls and typhoons; the words literally mean ‘Port of the Galleons’.
Puerto Galera, one of the oldest settlements of the religious missionaries, was founded in 1574 as the original capital of Mindoro.
Revolutionaries from Puerto Galera participated in the overthrow of the Spanish Government in Mindoro in 1898 -1900 under the leadership of brothers Miguel and Estanislao Cobarrubias Sr.
www.elgalleon.com /elgalleon/puertog.php   (837 words)

  
 Mermaid resort - Location
The area of Puerto Galera is divided in thirteen barangays and administratively it belongs to the province of Oriental Mindoro.
Puerto Galera is a town made up of costal villages and it is considered to have one of the best natural harbors in the Philippines and one of the most beautiful in the World.
Puerto Galera has a population of about 21,000, and hereof a great number are young people aged from 0 to 25.
www.mermaidresort.com /location.htm   (451 words)

  
 Dolphin Bay Beachfront Resort::Puerto Galera
Puerto Galera was such important port that some historians even believe the name "Mindoro" was derived from Minolo, one of Puerto Galera's old settlements.
Popularly known as the tourist haven by the sea, Puerto Galera's coast is 42 km.
Puerto Galera has a tropical climate with the relatively high humidity (the average annual humidity is 84.6%).
www.dolphinbay-beachfront-resort.com /?module=about_puerto   (948 words)

  
 Villa Fernandez Resort - Puerto Galera
is Puerto Galera’s newest residential resort with air-conditioned rooms catering to local and International travelers a resort by the sea that captures the spirit of a tropical paradise...
Puerto Galera is a soothing vision of shimmering seas surrounded by lush mountains.
The Puerto Galera chapter of the Hash House Harriers – a club that started 50 years ago in Kuala Lumpur and which was introduced to the Philippines in the early 90’s – regularly holds "runs": rowdy drinking sprees that have participants following two trails, one of which leads no where.
www.puertogalerahostel.com /index.htm   (983 words)

  
 Puerto Galera Philippines - Where To Stay in Puerto Galera: Best Resorts Hotels Activities Best Food
Puerto Galera, one of the oldest settlements of the religious missionaries in the Philippines, was founded by the Spanish in 1574 as the provincial capital of Mindoro Island.
Puerto Galera lost its status as the seat of government for Mindoro in 1837; Calapan took over the role provincial capital, as the focus of agriculture and commerce shifted East along the coastal plains.
Three times a year (Halloween, New Year and Easter) the Puerto Galera Yacht Club organises sailing regattas for bigger boats and these and other events are open to everyone who has the desire to race boats across the Verde Passage and along the outer beaches.
www.pgyc.org /puertogalera.html   (3514 words)

  
 Welcome to Puerto Nirvana Beach Resort | Puerto Galera, Philippines
Puerto Nirvana is situated in the hear of Puerto Galera just 300 meters away from the town proper.
Be mesmerized by the secret wonders of the skies, seas, and lands of Puerto Galera.
Puerto Galera lies approximately 100 miles due south of Manila.
www.puertonirvana.com   (203 words)

  
 Sabang Inn Resort   (Site not responding. Last check: )
Puerto Galera in Mindoro is known for its exceptionally beautiful little white sand beaches, some fringed with reefs teeming with rich and diverse marine life, and excellent diving spots.
Puerto Galera has a fine, deep port that has served for many centuries as a haven for ships during typhoons.
Today, Puerto Galera is a major destination for low-budget, fun-loving travelers who seek sun, sand and sea.
www.sabang-inn.com /Resort/puertogalera.html   (454 words)

  
 Sabang   (Site not responding. Last check: )
Sabang Inn Beach Resort Situated in Sabang Beach near the little port town of Puerto Galera on the island Mindoro.
Wetexpedition and Cocktail Divers Diving in the Philippines in Puerto Galera und Sabang with Wetexpedition and Cocktail Divers
Tanawin Bay Resort, Puerto Galera Located in Palangan area walking distance to Sabang Beach near the little port town of Puerto Galera on the island Mindoro.
www.serebella.com /encyclopedia/article-Sabang.html   (285 words)

  
 Puerto Galera - Philippine Resorts - Travelinternational.net
Puerto Galera itself is about seventy (70) statute miles away from Metro Manila, and can either be reached by seacraft straight from Manila, or by land transportation from Manila to Batangas City (100 kms), and by ferryboat onwards to Puerto Galera.
Puerto Galera was the place of refuge for the Spanish Galleonsin times of storm or for a recreational stop-over for the crews after months at sea when this was a gateway for the galleons on the way to
Mindoro, the island on which Puerto Galera is located at the North East Coast, was named from a contraction of "mina del oro" or "mines of gold" after the Spanish founded the local community with the consecration of the Church in 1572.
www.travelinternational.net /resorts/Puerto_Galera/purto-gallera-promo.htm   (599 words)

  
 ::puerto galera-sbeach resort puerto galera mindoro philippines::
It overlooks the stunning Puerto Galera and in the distance you can see Batangas on the island of LuzonThis is a one-of-a-kind 9-holes golf course situated on a 2,000 feet high mountain.
The panoramic view of the entire Puerto Galera cove and several other islands from the golf course is breathtaking, and definitely worth the trip even if you are not a golfer.
Puerto Galera is also a favorite destination for nature trips and mountain climbing.
www.puertogalera.biz /tour.html   (471 words)

  
 Puerto Galera Travel Guide - Sports & Recreation, Activities for children in Puerto Galera - HotelTravel.com
While Puerto Galera doesn't have many facilities that explicitly cater for children, there are plenty of natural attractions and landmarks that excite younger and older children alike.
There is archaeological evidence that this tribe once occupied the coastal regions around Puerto Galera, though the colonial presence and the foreign diseases that accompanied them drove the Mangyan people to the interior highlands where they're found today.
Puerto Galera's pristine natural environment is ideal for a range of outdoor activities including trekking to Mangyan tribe villages, kayaking over sea and river, and exploring the diverse underwater ecosystems that span the coastline.
www.hoteltravel.com /philippines/puerto_galera/guides/activities_sports.htm   (1919 words)

  
 All About Puerto Galera
Puerto Galera is located on the northern part of the island of Mindoro in the province Oriental Mindoro.
Traveling to Puerto Galera used to be quite a hassle, but one of the major accomplishments of the last two year is the construction of the new port in Batangas.
Puerto Galera was annexed to Calapan as a barrio, or village.
www.travelpuertogalera.com /travel_puerto_galera___all_about_puerto_galera.htm   (2900 words)

  
 Hotel & Resorts in Puerto Galera, Philippines
Among the famous beaches in Puerto Galera are Sabang Beach and White Beach, which have an active nightlife with numerous bars and restaurants.
Puerto Galera town is a pleasant but sleepy Philippine town with few attractions.
Strong currents are a feature of the diving in Puerto Galera and it is good advice to employ the services of an experienced local guide or dive centre.
www.asiatravel.com /puerto.html   (725 words)

  
 Puerto Galera Philippines
Puerto Galera Philippines is a 3rd class municipality in the province of Oriental Mindoro, Philippines.
Puerto Galera town is a pleasant but sleepy Philippine town with few attractions.
Strong currents are a feature of the diving in Puerto Galera and it is good advice to employ the services of an experienced local guide or dive centre.
www.wowphilippinestravelagency.com /Puerto-Galera.asp   (691 words)

  
 Virtual Philippines - Leisure Guide, Fun Stuff - Puerto Galera, Oriental Mindoro
This is the resort town of Puerto Galera, well known among expats in Manila as a weekend playground.
Puerto Galera is just 102 Kms south of Manila, across the water from the bustling port of Batangas.
Indeed the coral formations of Puerto Galera, the reefs and shipwrecks are acknowledged as providing one of the best locations for divers in the world.
www.virtual-asia.com /ph/leisure/funstuff/puerto.htm   (480 words)

  
 Puerto Galera Resorts : PUERTO GALERA, MINDORO, PHILIPPINES
Puerto Galera itself is about seventy (70) statute miles away from Metro Manila, and can either be reached by seacraft straight from Manila, or by land transportation from Manila to Batangas City (100 kms), and by ferryboat onwards to Puerto Galera.
Puerto Galera was the place of refuge for the Spanish Galleonsin times of storm or for a recreational stop-over for the crews after months at sea when this was a gateway for the galleons on the way to
Mindoro, the island on which Puerto Galera is located at the North East Coast, was named from a contraction of "mina del oro" or "mines of gold" after the Spanish founded the local community with the consecration of the Church in 1572.
www.puerto-galera-resorts.s5.com   (329 words)

  
 TRAVEL INFORMATION OF PUERTO GALERA
Puerto Galera, dubbed as the Pearl of Mindoro, is a beach resort town located on the north shore of Mindoro Island, 130 kilometers south of Manila, and 14 nautical miles from Batangas City.
Travel time to Puerto Galera is approximately five hours by bus and ferry from Manila.
The ferry to Batangas leaves Puerto Galera at 7:30 each morning and enables connection to transportation back to your hotel in the afternoon.
asiatravel.com /puertoinfo.html   (876 words)

  
 Diving Puerto Galera - Dive Puerto Galera - Mindoro Island, Dive Adventures Philippines
Puerto Galera is where they replenished their provisions.
Puerto Galera was known as the Port of Galleons.
Puerto Galera is blessed with one of the world’s most beautiful natural harbours.
www.diveadventures.com /pages/destinations/Philippines/Puerto_Galera.htm   (491 words)

  
 PUERTO GALERA | Philippines | Manila - Orpheus Dive Center - PADI 5 Star Scuba Diving Centre | Singapore | Malaysia| ...
Since Puerto Galera is considered as warm water diving area 3mm thick wet suits are the norm.
Puerto Galera, one of the oldest settlements of the religious missionaries, was founded in 1574 as the original capital of Mindoro, being the seat of the corigimiento.
On November 2, 1902, Puerto Galera was again made the capital of the province until 1903 under Act.
www.orpheusdive.com /v7/trips/scubadive_puertogalera.shtml   (4345 words)

  
 Puerto Galera - Definition, explanation
Puerto Galera is a municipality of the province of Oriental Mindoro in the Philippines.
Puerto Galera is quite full during the Holy Week.
Puerto Galera is only three and a half hours away from Manila first by bus to the port at Batangas City and then by boat.
www.calsky.com /lexikon/en/txt/p/pu/puerto_galera.php   (133 words)

  
 PUERTO GALERA
A little further from Anilao using Batangas Pier as jump-off point, Puerto Galera is a natural harbor with fine beaches, green scenery and sheltered coves.
Puerto Galera has grown to become a diving haven due to its marine diversity, complemented by other activities.
For those who are arriving Manila in the afternoon but would want to proceed directly to Puerto Galera, it is highly recommended to hire a private car and rent the dive shop's dive boat for the night.
www.dotpcvc.gov.ph /Packages/Diving%20Package/puerto_galera.html   (262 words)

  
 Puerto Galera and Oriental Mindoro
Puerto Galera is not exactly a household word.
Additionally, you can travel west from the city of Puerto Galera, of course by sea but also by land, as you'll notice there is a coastal road.
There is a road from the city of Puerto Galera to Sabang, but it is only paved in spots.
www.glennevanish.com /Puerto.php3   (2201 words)

  
 TRAVEL INFORMATION OF PUERTO GALERA
Puerto Galera, dubbed as the Pearl of Mindoro, is a beach resort town located on the north shore of Mindoro Island, 130 kilometers south of Manila, and 14 nautical miles from Batangas City.
Travel time to Puerto Galera is approximately five hours by bus and ferry from Manila.
The ferry to Batangas leaves Puerto Galera at 7:30 each morning and enables connection to transportation back to your hotel in the afternoon.
www.asiatravel.com /puertoinfo.html   (876 words)

  
 Puerto Galera Resort Promo - Philippine Resorts - TravelPH.Com
Puerto Galera is accessible by boat from Batangas.
Unfortunately, the only way to reach Puerto Galera is still via land-sea from Manila to Batangas to either Puerto Galera or Calapan City.
At the Batangas City Pier, there is a wide selection of ferries going to Puerto Galera, depending on which port guests intend to enter.
www.travelph.com /resorts/Puerto_Galera/index.htm   (862 words)

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