Posted on October 31, 2009 - by Lakwatsero
Philippine Beaches: Samal, Davao City
Thanks to Byahilo’s DiscOVIry contest that forced me to explore the depths of my photo library for photos of Philippine Beaches. I’ll be posting in the coming days a few of the 7, 107 beach destinations in our country. I have always dreamed of visiting all of these but for now, let’s enjoy few of my lakwatsas (trips).
For the first photo, I present to you the Angel Cove in Samal, Davao City. This little paradise is among the hottest snorkeling and diving destinations in Samal Island. The last time I went there was during our December 2007 island hopping in Davao (Samal). Whole day boat rental usually ranges from 5000 to 7000 pesos. It’s worth it especially if you share the expense with a group.
One of the sceneries during our Island Hopping in Samal, Davao
The photo above is from Babu Santa in Samal, one of the drop-offs during our Island Hopping. I’ve only been here a couple of times and I fell in-love with this place. It’s an undeveloped white-sand beach resort. We have used this place before for our photo shoot. A few nipa cottages are available for rent for guests who wish to stay during the day.
Fran during our photoshoot in Babu Santa
These are just a few of the beaches that can be seen in Samal, Davao City. Unlike in most places in the Philippines, the weather in Davao is typhoon-free with occasional rain-showers at night. Thus, you can beach-hop all year round.
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Tagged with: angel cove, babu santa, Beach Photos, Beaches, Island Hopping, island hopping in Davao, Philippine Beaches, Samal, Samal Davao, Samal Davao City
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November 7, 2009
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Sonia Hornijas said:
You’re right about Davao being a typhoon-free city. I can’t remember the last time we had one here.
Nice post.
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November 20, 2009
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Lakwatsero said:
I miss Davao. *sigh*
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January 14, 2010
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Glen Knight said:
Indeed, Davao is a great place to live, even for foreigners like my family and me. Speaking of island hopping, I own the only live-aboard trawler yacht in Davao City…M/Y Nativa. She’s a good boat for diving in the farthest reaches of the Gulf of Davao. If you like the diving and snorkling around Samal and Talikud Islands, you should try it farther out!
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February 3, 2010
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lakwatsera de primera said:
Samal ang Talikud Islands are beautiful places. We had a blast there last year during our super budget 3 nights and 4 days trip.
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February 26, 2010
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Senyorita said:
Hey, I want to go there this May! Let’s go, please? Say yes hahaha