Saturday, May 11, 2013

Puerto Galera, Mindoro - View from the sea (view from Isla Verde Passage)


Verde Island Passage is a strait that separates the islands of Luzon and Mindoro, connecting the West Philippine Sea with the Tayabas Bay and the Sibuyan Sea beyond. It is one of the busiest sea lanes in the Philippines because it is the main shipping route between the Port of Manila and the Visayas and Mindanao in the south. Also many ferries navigate the waters connecting the surrounding provinces of Batangas, Marinduque, Occidental Mindoro, Oriental Mindoro and Romblon.



Chart/Map of vicinity of Verde Island Passage, Batangas Bay, and 
Puerto Galera, Mindoro




Chart/Map of vicinity of Verde Island Passage, Batangas Bay, and 
Puerto Galera, Mindoro





This image depicts the Verde Island Passage from Monte Maria, Brgy. Pagkilatan, 
Batangas City, Overlying clouds far of the passage shows the mountains of the 
island of Mindoro.

Puerto Galera is the northwesternmost municipality in the province of Oriental Mindoro, Philippines. It is located at the southwestern end of the Isla Verde Passage, about 130 kilometers (81 mi) south of Manila.

About 4 to 5 hours away from Manila is Puerto Galera. It is a string of beaches located on the northwest side Mindoro Island. Composed of Coco Beach, White Beach, Sabang Beach, Big & Small Lalaguna & Tamaraw Beach. Puerto Galera is a haven for Filipinos & Foreigners alike. The cost of getting there, the accommodation, food and drinks are relatively cheap compared to Boracay or Palawan. On a tight budget, a weekend retreat for two can cost as little as $100. And that includes transportation from Manila, a room and food.

Puerto Galera is the northwesternmost municipality in the province of Oriental Mindoro, Philippines. It is located at the southwestern end of the Isla Verde Passage, about 130 kilometers (81 miles) south of Manila.

White Beach 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. 

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.

Pls read more at the below link: 
http://www.philsite.net/puerto.htm



Photos of Puerto Galera, Mindoro - View from the sea.
8th May 2013

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Photos of Puerto Galera taken from the web.









Related web links :

Isla Verde Passage
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Isla_Verde_Passage

Verde Island Passage                       http://www.conservation.org/resources/maps/Pages/verde_island_passage_map.aspx

Protecting Verde Islands’ biodiversity 
http://newsinfo.inquirer.net/inquirerheadlines/regions/view/20100414-264284/Protecting-Verde-Islands-biodiversity

Puerto Galera, Oriental Mindoro
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Puerto_Galera,_Oriental_Mindoro

Puerto Galera
http://wikitravel.org/en/Puerto_Galera

Puerto Galera Vacations
http://www.tripadvisor.com/Tourism-g294254-Puerto_Galera_Oriental_Mindoro_Province_Mindoro-Vacations.html






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Vicinity of the approaches to Calapan, Mindoro
- View from the sea.

Calapan City is a second class component ciyt in the province of Oriental Mindoro and serves as the provincial capital. 
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Calapan






























Downtown area of Calapan City

Related web links :

Calapan Wikipedia
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Calapan

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