White Beach on is the longest and widest beach in Puerto Galera. It is a bit laid-back compared to Sabang but Sabang is smaller but livelier because it has more bars, shops, restaurants and discos. Sabang also boast of a floating bar in the middle of the bay where local and imported drinks are served. But both Sabang & White Beach have an active nightlife although one need not stay at one beach alone, try beach hopping when your there. You can transfer from Sabang to Small Lalaguna by foot. And in between the two beaches, there is a cozy bar on the cliff called "The Point" it has a nice view of the ocean and is open until 2 a.m. The other beaches at Puerto Galera can be reached by tricycle, jeep or pump boat. It is a common practice to rent a cottage at one resort and hop at different resorts and beaches during the day and at even at night.
Tourists explore these places regardless of distance and extra effort by trail motorbikes or by boats. Others use their feet to simply reach a nearby cove or an interesting place. A tricky but an exciting way that they have to encounter just to see the entire beauty of Mindoro, but discovering a place this way according to them is far better than traveling the busy streets of a well developed city.
Puerto Galera initially sprang up to giving main concern on diving but further discovery of the island as well famed itself a perfect hiking, mountainbiking and motorbiking destination. These are the nearby challenging trails and tracks leading to some waterfalls and rivers on the way to Calapan. White sand beaches covering the stretching coastline of Puerto Galera have always been favorite destinations for weekend trips.
It oftenly turns out a venue for music festivals, gathering young and old to breathtaking sights and sound of beach parties accompanied with never ending loud music and non-stop eating and drinking for days.
Puerto Galera Accommodations, Hotels and Inns
There are a lot of places to get room and board in Puerto Galera. Since it is a popular tourist destination in the country, you can be sure to find accommodations whatever your budget or need. Whether you're looking for lodgings with spectacular views of the sea or a place conveniently located near key attractions and sights, you'll surely find a wide variety of resorts and hotels that offer these and more.
Popular Hotels in Puerto Galera:
Encenada Beach Resort
Oriental Sabang Hill
Coco Beach Island Resort
Capt'n Gregg's Accommodation
Carlos Paradise Hotel
El Galleon Beach Resort & Hotel, Puerto Galera
Apartelle de Francesca
Sabang Inn Beach Resort
Carm Rob Inn
Sinandigan Lodge
Sabang :
Sabang Inn Dive Resort
Captain Gregg’s
Mermaid Resort
Garden of Eden Dive Resort
Prince Diving Resort
White Beach :
Cherry’s Inn
Lenly’s Beach Reasort
Marco Vincent Resort
Possible ways to got to Puerto Galera:
Travel to Puerto Galera, this delightful town on the island of Mindoro, starts at the Philippines capital city, Manila. The trip consists of the combination of two forms of transport, by road and ferry.