Tuesday, February 7, 2012

IT'S MORE FUN IN ISLAND GARDEN CITY OF SAMAL BY:Lormera A.Sagarino

The Island Garden City of Samal (IGACOS) is a small island that belongs to the province of Davao del Norte.As,a island ,it has several  commercial resorts and private beaches spread along the 118-kilometer stretch white sand.Also it is a home to various resorts some of them world class likes Pearl Farm that you amazed with their  crystal clear waves splash gently in the shore and the calm surface of the rock pool washes over the edge into the sea below are so tempting.It is quite expensive,still it is popular to high-end tourist  due to the good amenities and also it is accessible to Davao City.There are resorts and beaches that offer affordable   prices that may attract  some students who really love spent their summer time or occasional season such as Fernandez beach,Isla beach,Caliclic beach,Sunset beach and Floating cottage beach.It is good to treat yourself at least once a month from the stressful activities and commotion of the City.So,going somewhere that surely bring you remarkable experience and explore the beauty of the mother nature as the Samal to proud because it has a lot of tourist spot  that makes the City  progressive.

isla beach
caliclic beach
sunset beach

floating  cottage beach

Fernandez  beach

















 









Aside from the beaches,you can go Hagimit Falls which  boasts of cold-freshwaterpool.It is a cascade of smaller waterfalls.The water is so clear that it appears aqua in color and so cold that it feels  like bathing inside the fridge.Tress surround the rivers channes thus giving a relaxing scenario to tourists.However,an  indication of Samal's sound ecological system is the Monfort Bat Santuary (cave) that hosts gazillion s of fruit bats.Also,it is the largest bat santuary in the world and it  was recognized by the Guinees of records for having colony of Geoffrey's Rousette fruit bats.The colony is being preserved  because bat droppings are known to be one of the most abundant fertilizers.










For those who love  the contemporary beach activities such as Jet Skiing,Scuba Diving,Snorkeling,Fishing,and Beach Volleyball .As well as outdoor activities like Mountain Climbing in Puting  Bato,Cycling/Mountain  Biking and Motocorss.