Puerto Galera

Summer of 2013!

Yeah I know this is already late cause we can feel that the rainy season is coming well hey it's better late than never and my last hurrah for summer is still yet to come.

I started the summer of 2013 last March 1 and it all happened in Puerto Galera. Since I live in the south White Beach Puerto Galera is one of the most accessible beaches.

I was in Galera with two of my girl friends. They went there ahead of because I still have work and my vacation leave was not approved.

Since I am coming from Makati I went to Pasay and rode the blue bus going to Batangas Port (130php). My experience was not so good. The bus is too slow because it was broken after 1 hour and 45 minutes we finally reached the grand terminal in Batangas and the bus drop us all and we have to wait for the next bus. That pissed me off because it is almost 9:30 and I want to catch the boat that will sail at 10am after 30 minutes the bus finally arrived. When I arrived at Batangas Port I immediately went to Minolo Shipping Lines and bought a round ticket (540php). Aside from the ticket you also have to pay for the environmental fee and terminal fee (80php) plus the tip for the boy who assisted me (20php). The sea travel was maximum of 2 hours. Around 12:30pm finally I saw the White Beach of Puerto Galera.

White Beach

Immediately when I arrived at the hotel I just drop my things and we headed to the beach to do water activities. Good thing I am already wearing my swimsuit.

Our first activity was a long boat ride. We went to the snorkeling spot in Puerto Galera. At first I was so anxious because I know that we are in the middle of the ocean and I feel like sinking but when we finally arrived at the spot where there are coral riffs and beautiful salt water fish I decided to go down the water and I shouldn't miss it. When I looked down I was so amazed how beautiful the scenery under the water that i wanted to touch it the fishes are so close to me I can touch them. The view is breath taking and beautiful unfortunately we do not have underwater cameras.

Snorkeling Time 

 After our snorkeling we rode a small bangka and we went to underwater cave. 

On our way to Underwater Cave

Before we can enter the underwater cave we have to climb this gigantic rock and I am telling you it ain't easy because the rock has a rough and pointy surface.

Climbing the Big Rock. Careful!

When we reached the peek of the rock of course we cannot miss to take photos not only that the view is beautiful but it is also an achievement. 

Finally The Peek!

After reaching the peek we have to go down on the other side to enter the underwater cave. If going up is not easy, going down is even harder not only the stones are rough and pointy it is also slippery. Good thing we met gentlemen who helped us.

And finally we are in!

Inside Underwater Cave

At the heart of Underwater Cave

Going out of the cave is not that easy as well but it is not as hard as going in definitely this was fun and exciting.

Outside Underwater Cave

After our extreme Underwater Cave experience we had our relaxing Island hopping.

The sun set but our day is not yet over. We experienced Puerto Galera's Night Life. It feels like we were in a comedy bar somewhere in Tomas Morato the only difference is we are along the beach there are performers in every restaurant and they are really good and funny. Not only that every restaurant have fire dancers. They are really good and they dance very well. 

After we ate and watched the performers and after taking photos with the fire dancers we decided to have a drink or two at the pool side of the hotel we are staying.

pool side

We woke up early because we wanted to catch the 10am boat cause we wanted to go home early. When I went out side our room because I wanted some fresh air this is what I saw.

View from the right side of our room

We stayed in Tribal Hills Mountain Resort it is not along the beach but we didn't regret staying here because the staffs are accommodating, the rooms are big and clean and have a 21 inch cable TV, the shower is big and clean. They have their own bar and swimming pool and of course the view from our room is relaxing.

View from the left side of our room

Puerto Galare is definitely one of the beaches that should be on your list every summer beside that it is near in the metro. It is not expensive to stay here and you have a lot of things to do day and night.