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Puerto Galera Travel Guide: 444 reviews and 937 photos

From port to seaside resort

Spanish seafarers in the 16th Century used Puerto Galera as a safe haven during their journeys to the Orient, hence its Spanish name.

Today, it's a weekend retreat for harried busy folks from Manila to get some peace. Boats like this (called the "bangkas") are a common sight here.

The attraction is really the calm blue waters (above and below) and the solitude it offers. For those who wants a night life, Sabang beach provides this option.

Laughing kids

Kids

To me, what really makes a difference is the people. Children here take to the sea like fish to water and everyone seems to have a ready smile at anytime.

Behind these carefree faces, lies a hard life where their parents depend on the sea and tourists' business to put food on the table.

What really makes me very sad is when I see so many local women who works in "girlie bars" and hanging on the arms of foreign men to make ends meet.

Impressions of PG

Cliff

PG looks great when you're out in the sea or at night when all you see are twinkling lights in the distance.

Pros and Cons

Pros:Rest and relaxation is easy to get
Cons:Not very safe for single women traveling solo

Last visit to Puerto Galera: Nov 2005
Intro Updated Oct 9, 2007
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Reviews (22)

They sell seashells by the seashore Shopping (1)

Below the El Galleon Resort bar just before you walk to Sabang beach, you'll find a couple of little stalls (more like... more travel advice

Treetop bar Nightlife (2)

There is a very old tree that you have to pass every time you cross over from Small Lalaguna Beach to Sabang Beach. El... more travel advice

For great views Off The Beaten Path (2)

On the way back from Big Lalaguna Beach just before going down the steps, we saw another path that leads up to the hill.... more travel advice

Big Lalaguna Beach Off The Beaten Path (2)

Spotted this beach when we were diving in front of it. Was not sure how to get there without a boat. Then after lunch at... more travel advice

Restaurants (8)
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Things to Do (2)
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Hotels (2)
See All Basic and rustic
Local Customs (1)
A different type of Halloween

Tourist Traps (1)
Don't rent before comparing prices
Warnings Or Dangers (2)
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Transportation (1)
Plodding along
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Written Jan 12, 2006

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Comments (7)

kiddoc58 Aug 4, 2010 at 9:09 PM Report Abuse

Thanks for all of your tips. will be traveling to in Sept 2010. I'm looking forward to the trip.
kelnsha Oct 8, 2007 at 9:58 PM Report Abuse

Great tips, Jennie! Too bad, you forgotten your underwater housing...
muddybok Oct 11, 2006 at 9:36 AM Report Abuse

Aiya! How come didn't bring underwater housing? Nice PG page.
bkoon Mar 16, 2006 at 8:32 AM Report Abuse

Nice tips. Thanks for sharing. I am planning for PG in 2 weeks. Is the place worth 2-3 nights? I am diving there.
kenmerk Jan 12, 2006 at 7:46 PM Report Abuse

Hi Jennie, the Sizzling hot plate/shoulder/free shooters tip will come in handy, i'm sure.... We will have to work thru the other inconveniences.... Cheers... Ken
bike_packer Jan 11, 2006 at 6:14 PM Report Abuse

hi jenny, i am sorry that you seem to be experiencing PG beyond your expectations. i wish you could have checked in to the more private resorts on secluded coves. CocoBeach! If you have more time, try El Nido for snorkeling.
CandS Jan 11, 2006 at 12:49 PM Report Abuse

I'd love to go to the Maldives some day... I agree, the people make a difference... :)