Puerto Galera is one of the most popular summer destinations in the Philippines. The name “Puerto Galera” means “port for galleons” if translated literally. And following history, this little town has always been a trading haven even during the pre-Spanish era. During the Spanish occupation here in the Philippines, they took advantage of its natural harbor and used it for trade.
It is a small town on the northeast coast of the islands of Mindoro, Philippines. This town maybe small but it is considered as one of the most beautiful and developed beach resort community in the country. This place offers a relaxing vision of glistening seas surrounded by flourishing mountains. No wonder why it is visited by foreigners from different countries.
One of the main reasons on how the island tourism flourished is through this—“backyard tourism” wherein the local residents accept local and foreign tourist as a stay-in guest. Years later, the island became more enticing to visitors because of the newly built hotels, resorts, inns and restaurants that thrive within the island.
Climate
Puerto Galera has a tropical climate which is actually the same as the country’s weather although; the island’s weather can be humid sometimes. Dry season on the island is actually difficult to pinpoint for the island can experience heavy rainfall or typhoons from July to October.
Local and foreign visitors enjoy the cool climate during November until February. Summer season runs from March to June, were the weather can be hot, usually above 30 degrees Celsius.
While for the rest of the year, the climate is favorably cool, particularly from December to May. Hence, the number of tourist visits in these months increases.
Fun Activities
You can do lots of activities in Puerto Galera. Like for landlubbers, they can actually pitch tents, light bonfires, play volleyball and Frisbees, go beach-hopping, watch the sunset, star gazing, hiking, trekking, rock climbing, riding motorcycle and find out other attractive spots in Oriental Mindoro.
Puerto Galera has crystal clear waters that shimmer especially during hot summer months. And for those water sports enthusiasts, this place is exactly for them. This is an ideal place for swimming, sailing, surfing, snorkeling, kayaking, jet skiing, boating, windsurfing and scuba diving. The underwater scene is even more beautiful found just within a kilometer from the coast. Here, you can see schools of Moorish idols, trumpet fish, frog fish, lion fish, and leaf fish that weave in and out from those thriving corals and sea anemone.
Other activities include shooting at gun range, paint ball games and beach volleyball. Ponderosa Golf Club is the best place if you want to spend a quiet time just enjoying the stunning views around Puerto Galera. Whatever you wish to do, for sure the experience here is truly unforgettable.