Welcome to Puerto Galera, the diving capital of the Philippines! Located in the province of Batangas, Puerto Galera is a coastal town known for its stunning beaches, diverse marine life, and world-class dive sites.
Why is Puerto Galera the diving capital of the Philippines?
There are many reasons why Puerto Galera is considered the diving capital of the Philippines. Here are a few:
- Location: Puerto Galera is located within the Verde Island Passage, which is known as the center of the world’s marine biodiversity. This means that divers can expect to see a wide variety of marine life, including colorful coral reefs, pelagic fish, and marine mammals.
- Dive sites: Puerto Galera has over 30 dive sites to choose from, ranging from shallow reefs to deep walls and wrecks. There are dive sites for all levels of experience, from beginners to experienced divers.
- Accessibility: Puerto Galera is just a two-hour drive from Manila, making it an easy destination to reach for both domestic and international visitors.
- Infrastructure: Puerto Galera has a well-developed tourism infrastructure, with a variety of dive resorts, hotels, and restaurants to choose from.
What can divers expect to see in Puerto Galera?
Puerto Galera is home to a wide variety of marine life, including:
- Hard and soft corals: Puerto Galera’s coral reefs are some of the healthiest in the Philippines. Divers can see a variety of hard and soft corals, including brain corals, staghorn corals, and fire corals.
- Reef fish: Puerto Galera is home to over 500 species of reef fish. Divers can see a variety of fish, including clownfish, angelfish, butterflyfish, and parrotfish.
- Pelagic fish: Puerto Galera is also a great place to see pelagic fish, such as tuna, barracuda, and sharks.
- Marine mammals: Divers have also been spotted dolphins and manta rays in Puerto Galera.
Puerto Galera is also known as the gateway to the Verde Island Passage, a narrow strait located between Luzon and Mindoro islands in the Philippines. It is considered to be the center of the world’s marine biodiversity, with over 1,300 species of fish and 400 species of coral. The Verde Island Passage is a popular destination for scuba divers from all over the world, offering a wide variety of dive sites to choose from, from shallow reefs to deep walls and wrecks.
Puerto Galera is the diving capital of the Philippines for a reason. It offers divers a wide variety of dive sites, diverse marine life, and easy accessibility. Come dive with us here!
Special thanks to Miramundi Mike for the photos
Author: Casalay Boutique Villas and Dive