The best diving directions of the summer season.

23.09.2019

In the Philippines, more than 7,000 islands and in this review article I will share with you, where it is better to rest the European traveler.

Philippines - Christian country with good locals.

The Philipins adore basketball, cock bats, sing in karaoke and rice. The Philipins love and appreciate the real chocolate, so take a few tile for them for a gift.

I really like that the Philipinals know English.

In this article I collected the best resorts Philippines, islands where you can do:

snorkeling;
diving;
beach holiday;
wintering;
freediving;
rehabilitation;
excursion rest;
fishing;
active sports (surfing) and others.

karamoan Beach (Caramoan Beach) in the Philippines

Islands are suitable for:

single rest;
recreation savage;
relaxing;
active rest;
romantic rest;
for recreation with children.

For each of the islands I will indicate the level of life comfort, the price level and the number of days that cost them.

Prices in the article are indicated in the Philippine Peso. On the this moment, 1 Peso is 1.21 ruble.

There are islands with round-the-clock supermarkets, huge shopping centers, IMAX cinemas and food courts.

There is also no tourist islands, on which, after 19 pm, all the establishments are closed.

So, it is better to go to beach rest (and not only) in the Philippines?

Cebu (CEBU)

View of the rest: active

What to do? Diving, Freediving, Swimming with whale sharks, waterfall, try the Philippine cuisine

Comfort, modernity of life: middle

Prices: middle

How to come? 3-7 days

On the island of Cebu, urban infrastructure is found enough: there are several shopping center with cinemas, Fudcorts, with fast food, hotels.

Book guesthouses, hotels in Philippines profitable on sites: Agoda.com and Booking.com.

On the street in Cebu everywhere is common local kitchen: Meat products, egg noodles and rice. At the time of 2015, in the city of Cebu, in many parts of the island there was a very weak Internet connection.

In my opinion, there is nothing to do in my opinion, if only buy the right things in the shopping center for excursions, diving or just rest.

Notable for the city of Cebu is a meal. She is very much here and she is everywhere, especially meat products. It is in Cebu that can be found unusual for the kind of thick (from overeating) Philipps.

Swimming with whale sharks

You can swim with with whale sharks in oslobe, which is located in 128 km from Cebu (3 hours on transport). It is worth this pleasure about 2.000 peso or more.

This interaction with sharks is more like a zoo with a shark exploitation than natural natural interaction with them.

Kawasan Falls (Cascade Waterfall)

Kavasan's waterfall is incredibly beautiful due to turquoise water and recommend to visit. It is located at 3 o'clock from Cebu.

The cheapest and easiest way to get to Kavasan's waterfall is a bus. From the city of Cebu, go to the southern bus station and jump on any bus heading to Badian.

The price of the bus with air conditioning from Cebu to Kavasan's waterfall is 150 pesos. The first bus from Cebu goes at 5 am.

Kawasan Falls waterfalls input: 40 Pesos

Diving, diving in Moalboal (Molbol) - Peninsula on the southwestern tip of Cebu

located 89 kilometers from Cebu, about 2.5 hours by bus. On Panagsam Beach - Most resorts and restaurants are located.

underwater Reef in Moolbol

The perfect reef is perfect in Miolgol. The structure of the reef following the entire coastline made this place an ideal place For snorkeling, diving and fridising.

Divers can enjoy easy access to reef, as the lunge shallow and close to the shore, but the depth falls to more than 40 meters.

Sickyor (Siquijor)

View of the rest: active,

What to do? Beach, Waterfalls, Research Natural Wonders, Relax

middle

Prices: Low

How to come? from 3 days to week, and maybe more

On this island, which is located near Bohol Islands and Cebu Beautiful beaches, underwater world and cheap life (comfortable hotels with Infinity pool, in the first strip from the sea and with breakfast for $ 12).

Like most of the islands in the Philippines, Sickyor also boasts several natural wonders from untouched beaches, artificial forests and waterfalls.

Salajoung Beach in Sikikor

Budget resorts, such as Tori's Paradise, give their rooms for rent, in a hostel for 300 peso per night.

It is more advantageous to book guesthouses to Sikikore on sites: Agoda.com and Booking.com.

waterfall in Sikyikor

On the island you can rent a motorbike for a little money and ride the whole island in just 3 hours.

Malapascusa (MalapaScua)

View of the rest: romantic, rest with children

What to do? Beaches, relaxes, snorkeling, swimming with shark hammer, diving, drone, take excursions to small neighboring islands

Comfort level, modernity of life: middle

Prices: middle

How to come? from 7 days to several weeks

Malapascusa Island (Malapaascua) is ideal for a beach holiday.

Bounty Beach on this island is one of the best in the country, however, it is quite tourist, but there is in Malapaska and more secluded beaches.

malapisci Island

Underwater reef is ideal for snorkeling and diving and you can easily rent a mask with a tube on the island.

The main sights of the island:

Beach Bounty

It has an extended white sand beach, around which bars and restaurants are located.

bounty Beach (Malipaska)

This is the main beach of the island and it is free for visiting.

Here, without difficulty, you can find a suitable food for myself, you can relax on the beach and swim in the sea.

Beach Lighthouse

Ideal for scuba diving, as a Japanese vessel sank in shallow water.

The wreckage of the ship is what remained, and became an artificial reef.

Kalangamen Island

This island can be saved by one day from Malapaska. The boat trip will be 1.5-2 hours.

This island has a very long sand coastline and a beautiful area of \u200b\u200bcoconut palm trees.

Calanghamen Island (next to Malapaska)

Some consider it the most beautiful island in the Philippines.

The ride on a common boat costs from 800 to 1.000 Pesos, plus a contribution to entering the island in the amount of 500 Philippine Pesos.

Diving

If you go to Malapaska for diving - 100% chance that you will see a hammer shark.

In addition to the shark there are many places for diving with beautiful corals and fish. You will see sea skates, shrimps, crabs and other marine inhabitants on most dive descents.

underwater world in Malapaska

There is no ATM on the island, so do not forget to take a sufficient amount of cash;
Malipaska can be attended all year round, but summer is the best time for tourism;
Take your medicines, there is no pharmacy on the island;
Take enough clothing with you, because there are no laundry services on the island.

Palawan (Palawan), El Nido

View of the rest:

What to do? Snorkeling, drone, take excursions to hidden lagoons, small beaches, islands

Comfort level, modernity of life: middle

Prices: above average

How to come? ~ from 5 to 12 days

island Palawan.

Palawan island, to the city of Puerto Princess you can get by plane from Manila.

To fly most advantageous to the entire Cebu Pacific or Philippine Airlines by Loupeter.

In Puerto Princess, you can book a tour to the underwater cave on Klook.

The beaches in El Nido have one minus - small imperceptible buckaches on the beach, which bite invisibly and leave ugly traces on the legs, which are not passing for months. Carefully treat signs in front of the beaches, like "Beware of Sand Flies / Insects" in English.

In the dry, the pointing time of the day they are less common, but still it is better to protect themselves from their bites and do not lie to grathy even in the peak of heat on the beach.

There are many paradise in El Nido tour tours : A, B, C, D, E. The most popular tours: A with secret lagows and with secret beaches.

The cost of one morning ranges from 1200 Philippine Pesos. They pass from 9 to 16 pm.

Thus, El Nido (Palawan) is more suitable for short (several days) viewing beautiful, Disney paradise, for beautiful photosthan for a beach holiday or diving.

IN tourist places El Nido No ATMs, so do not forget to take a sufficient amount of cash;
On some islands in El Nido there are lizards monitorwhich may painfully bite and cause strong bleeding. Be careful not to close to them;
Be sure to take a small first-aid kit;
It does not hurt the waterproof bag for storing the camera, telephone and other things;
Take funds from mosquitoes, there are many of them in El Nido.

Bohol (Bohol)

View of the rest: romantic, active, rest with children

What to do? Drone, take excursions to the neighboring islands, chocolate hills, monkeys forces, beach holidays, diving

Comfort level, modernity of life: middle

Prices: above average

How to come? ~ from 10 to 30 days

Below is my detailed article about the island of Bochol, about its main attractions.

chocolate hills on the island of Bohol

Here are some of the reasons to visit the Bokhol Island in the Philippines:

Chocolate hills - Chocolate Hills;
Lemur Torsier Monkey;
Pamilacan Island Island;
Underwater world on Balikasag Island (Balicasag Island);
Virgin island (Virgin Island);
Underground cave Hinagdanan Cave with crystal lake;
Real ice cream from Bohol Bee Farm ;;
Diving;
Swimming with whale sharks;
Fireflies and cruise on the Loboy River;
Sunsets.

My article about the paradise island of Pamilakan, which is near O. Nabol:

In general, the island of Bohol is suitable for bright, sightseeing, photos of rest than for the beach.

The fact is that the beaches on O. Busuang, which is rather uncomfortable for swimming, they are not sandy, with encountered underwater hedgehogs. The only sandy beach, where it is less comfortable to swim and relax is the beach of Dliluan, it is paid and forced by expensive resorts.

A little did not understand what the chip of the promoted beach Alon on Bohol. Because it is filled with tourists, night there are huge crowds of people, noisy, vendors everywhere and the beach itself is forced hundreds of ships.

On Panglao Island a large number of guesthouses at a price above average for the Philippines. Detailed article on housing rental on Bochol Read in the article:

Best excursions on O. Nabol for booking online

Look at the most popular Bohol's sights with this full daytime tour;
Main sights Panglao and Bochola: 2 in 1;
Ande Beach, Cabargov Cave andother natural miracles in h a asset tour of Bohol.

The smallest monkey in the world of "Torsier Disclaim" lives on the island of Bochol

g. Davao, Oh. Samal and about. Talikad (Davao, Samal, Talikud)

View of the rest: romantic, rest with children, lonely

What to do? Winter, there are fresh rare fruits and Durians every day, heal, walking on a massage, explore the beaches about. Samal and O.Talikad, Snorcling, Beach Holidays, Relax

Comfort level, modernity of life: middle

Prices: low

How to come? from 30 days

Davao's city is not like any of the cities that I have ever seen. People here are heartfelt, simple and open. They will not sell you a product with extra charge (very little where the price cape meets).

The island is safe can be called Duriana due to the fact that they grow perfectly here in the forests and are grown year-round.

In the season (August-October) Duriana in Davao stand from 15 Philippine Pesos for 1 kg! They are 15 species here. My favorite look: Arancilo

davao

On the island of Davao is a very developed and cheap infrastructure of the city: there are several large shopping center with cinemas, international hotels, drive a taxi on the Grab application and a very cheap Thai massage (from 100 peso for half an hour).

Very safe city Due to the huge number of police and guards throughout the city. In the shopping center at the entrance, there are 2-3 security guards and inspect the contents of your backpacks (bags).

davao - Paradise for fruit fruit and fans of fruit Durian What I am my favorite person.

Local places show interest in travelers who arrived here, because Davao N. tourist town. Everyone addressed to each other to "Sir" and "Maam" here.

At this photo you can see: in the distance of Mindao (G. Davao), on the left is the island of Talikad and a beautiful sunset. Photo made on the island of Samal

Next to the city of Davao are the islands of Samal and Talikad.

Samal

On the island of Samal there are several beautiful beaches with a beautiful reef and life here is very cheap. Some of my friend's friends even bought plots here and built a house, guesthouse.

practically deserted San Remio Beach on Samal Island with a beautiful underwater world

san Remio Beach on Samal Island

The island is known among the local fact that they live here, the Russians are Russians, Vegan.

Samal island can be reached from Davao with public boats and ferry, which is sent every 15-20 minutes.

On the island of Samal, an excellent Internet connection with the SMART operator, namely, Smart Bro LTE Pocket WiFi (up to 40 MB / s).

Talikad

The island of Talikad can be reached by a public boat from Davao and from O. Samal. Noteworthy island with beautiful beaches, underwater world.

talikad Island

The island can be examined on all sides on a boat with the Philippines, minted for 1500-2000 pesos over the whole day.

On the island at the time of 2018 there are no mobile towers for the Internet communications, may appear in 2019. Accordingly, on about. Talikad No Internet access.

In general, on this island, housing is very cheap - from 3.500 Philippine peso (4570 rubles) per month near the sea (without mosquitoes). But the small variety of food, mostly coconuts and bananas.

Boracay (Boracay)

View of the rest: romantic, rest with children

What to do? Beach rest

Comfort level, modernity of life: above average

Prices: above average

How to come? from 5 days to month, someone like and longer stay here

Boracay Island is ideal for the beach (non-secluded) holiday for a week or much more.

sunset on the White Beach in Boracay (April 2018)

4 kilometers of white sand beach, to the touch like flour, the perfect occasion in the water for those who do not know how to swim or recreation with children.

White beach on about. Boracay is undoubtedly my favorite in the top of all the beaches of the world.

The minus of this beach is a huge number of tourists, but personally it did not bother to enjoy the rest on this beautiful beach.

i enjoy the rest on White Beach Boracay Island

On the island is a very developed infrastructure: there are supermarkets, markets, shops with organic coconut ice cream, sell fruit, Durians, there are vegan cafes, a huge number of facilities with fresh seafood, active nightlife, luxurious and affordable hotels.

I booked accommodation with a kitchen in the center of Boracay Island on a site with private housing: airbnb.com. It came out for two at 800 rubles / night.

beach or Iligan on Boracay Island

Besides White Beach (White Beach) on about. Boracay have others beautiful beaches, such as: Bunch of Shell Beach (Puka Shell Beach), or Iligan (Iligan) and others.

On all the beaches, in addition to White Beach, a rather strong course, so it is dangerous to swim in the sea and a very poor underwater world, so that the mask with the tube turned out to us on O. Balary, do not need.

I want to recall, while it is relevant that Boracay Island is closed for tourists until the autumn of 2018 by order of the country's authorities. It is now cleaned from garbage, which is crowded.

Shibian and Karabao

View of the rest: dICE, Single, Active

What to do? Beach (one-day) vacation, snorkeling, explore the neighboring paradise islands, swim in the waterfalls, conquer the mountain guiting guiting, visit the lighthouse

Comfort level, modernity of life: dICER

Prices: middle

How to come? from 3 to 5 days

mountain Karabao

karabao Island

On the island of Karabao, you can conquer the Guiting Guiting Mountain, which is known as one of the most difficult to climb the Philippines. You can also explore four waterfalls, the lighthouse, several sight points and an incredibly beautiful sandy beach of Cross de Gallo.

beaches in Karabao

Sibian

Although Sibian Island is in close proximity to Oh. Boracay, you will probably not meet a single tourist on it.

sibian Island

On the island of Sibyan, an incredibly transparent azure water by the sea and swim here is one pleasure!

Bonbon Beach (Bonbon Beach Sandbar)

Bonbon Beach, which is on the island of a romance in the Philippines - one of the most beautiful sandy beaches in the world.

There is an island at 12 kilometers from Sibian Island.

beach Bonbon Sandbar.

Sunrise and sunset in Bonbon are incredible!

beach Bonbon Sandbar.

Beaches nearby:

Tiamban Beach;
Dolphin (Dolphin Beach);
Talipassac (San Pedro Beach) / Talipasak (San Pedro Beach).

Busuanga, Coron (Busuanga, Coron)

View of the rest: romantic, active, rest with children

What to do? Beach (one-day) vacation, snorkeling, explore the paradise islands, hidden lagows, swim in the purest lakes

Comfort level, modernity of life: middle

Prices: middle

How to come? from 5 to 10 days

This island is interesting for maritime day excursions by the Paradise Islands with the best in the Philippines underwater world and with accessible excursions.

In the center of the city of Crown, many excursion companies that will offer you a lot of excursions for the nearest islands, in secret lagunies, to the purest lakes, etc.

one of beautiful seats In Busuang - Cover Crown

On the island itself, the Crown of Tourists serves only a few medium prices cafes, restaurants. On the island, most of the tourists are Chinese.

Hotels, Guesthouses in the crown there are about 80. The cost of hotels in the Crown starts from 1500 rubles per night. You can find options are cheaper on sites: agoda.com and Booking.com.

Isla Bulungan Beach in Busuang on which we just dined on one of the excursions

tour costwhich includes: a visit to 5 islands, food with seafood, drinks, a mask with a tube and vests at the time of 2014 650 Pesosthat is very cheap.

I liked that there are only 8-10 travelers on excursions in the boat.

we make a stop on one of the excursion islands for recreation, snorkeling and bathing

Malkapuya (Malcapuya) is one of my favorite islands in the Philippines, where the Nemo fish have already found five meters from the beach.

Hidden Lagoon (Hidden Lagoon) in Busuang

So on the island of the Crown It is worth come for several days (from 4-5 days) in order to acquire several excursions (from 650 peso per person) and see the rich underwater world with a mask and a tube, hidden lagoon with transparent very clean water and beautiful Islands.

Dumaguette

View of the rest: romantic, active, rest with children

What to do? Beach (short) vacation, waterfalls, diving (underwater gardens), snorkeling, swim with turtles, nature Park, Crater Lake Balinsasayo and Danao, explore the paradise islands

Comfort level, modernity of life: middle

Prices: middle

How to come? from 2 to 5 days

Come in Dumagatte to discover the magical world of dumaguete underwater gardens

Book a 3-hour diving excursion in Dragagette in advance on Klook.

You can also take a one-day trip to the island of the APL, which is translated as: "Telep Island".

Dumbouthet is located near Bohol Islands, Sikikore and Cebu.

Damagoutte

You will see a lot of big marine turtles around this island.. You can jump off the boat and swim with them.

These turtles are accustomed to the fact that ridiculous tourists with Sylfi sticks around them, so they will allow them to get closer to them, even sometimes smile in the photo of tourists. Just respect their space.

Do not forget to visit Cassaroro Waterfalls (Cassaroro) - you will not disappoint this place.

island "Manjuyod Sandbar"

From DuMagatte, you can go on a 2-hour trip to the island of Manjuyod Sandbar, which is often called the Maldives of the Philippines.

Batayan (Bantayan)

View of the rest: romantic, healing, calm, rest with children

What to do? Beach holiday, snorcling, diving, see mangrove forests, explore the paradise islands

Comfort level, modernity of life: middle

Prices: below the average

How to come? from 5 to 10 days

This little island is ideal for a relaxing holiday with children and without them. This island can be called a healing soul and body.

A nice and long beach with white sand is located in the Santa Fe. People here are kind. The beach is ideal for children and not particular swimmers (like me).

Batatian

The easiest and most convenient way to get to the island of Bantayan - coming to the city of Cebu.

For flights between the Islands of the Philippines, it is most advantageous to use the services of AIR ASIA, "Cebu Pacific" or "Philippines Airlines", and you can track for a more favorable price to a specific date on the aggregator: aviasales.ru

Interesting sights of the island:

Paradise Beach (Paradise Beach)

Lonely beach in Santa Fe. If you want to get to the beach, where there will not be no people. It is open from 9 to 17 hours. Admission: 50 pesos. There are some more beaches in Santa Fe, which I would recommend: Alice Beach, Sugar Beach and Marikaban Beach.

Ogtong Cave (Ogtong)

A small cave with a natural turquoise pool. Input fee 120 Peso If you want to swim in it.

Beach near Anika (Anika) Resort on Bantayan Island

Eco Park with Mangrove Forests

Eco Park is better to explore the boat, on kayak or on foot. Kayaki are also rented for 150 pesos and small boats for 350 pesos.

Virgin Island and Hilantagan Island

Bantayan Island can also be a starting point for nearby islands, such as "virgin" island, Hilan Island.

"Virgin" Island (Virgin)

The daytime tour of the island can be purchased for 1.000 Pesos, and a half day trip for 700 pesos.

On the island of Batayan is a very cheap life. For example, guesthouses can be rented from 400 peso per night, and a tent for 200 pesos.

The best hotels in Bantayan are best rented on sites: Agoda.com and Booking.com.

SIARGAO (SIARGAO)

View of the rest: calm, active, single, rest with a vacant, romantic

What to do? Beach vacation, surfing, wintering, visit many natural attractions, rice fields, wild natural places, explore the paradise islands

Comfort level, modernity of life: middle

Prices: above average

How to come? from 12 days to several months

This island has many natural attractions. It is filled with beautiful landscapes.

Siargao boasts best waves In the country and attracts Surfer from around the world.

surfing on Siargao

Ideal white beaches, charming lagoons, caves, bars on the beach near the sea, coral reefs, unusual rock formations, exotic wildlife, endless rice fields, waterfalls, big mangry forest reserve and much more.

island Guy, near Siargao

Island Guyam - This is a tiny island, covered with palm trees, which is located near the Island of Siargao. This is a beautiful little oasis!

Pier CLOUD 9 in Siargao

A relaxed and relaxed atmosphere on the island may make you stay here forever.

Siargao is suitable for a long heaven (from 1 month).

Looking for housing on O. Nabol? Book the search for the locals

At the end of the trip, Bohol I met a Russian-speaking couple: Darya and Alexander with Panglao, who live there.

Daria - lives with her husband in Panglao and helps tourists find the most profitable accommodation

Daria and Alexander help people find very profitable accommodation options: from 7.000 to 70.000 Peso / month, depending on customer requests.

Here an example of a profitable option:

Loft housing is 3 km from Alona Beach. 2 floors of rooms, large separate kitchens. Balconies overlooking tropical garden. With pool and wifi. Price: 20.000 Peso / month

Of these options and most of them dozens.

They help and accommodate housing and also land for the purchase.

The guys take a commission for their help: from 25 to 35% of the monthly cost of housing or 15% if residential accommodation. Write me to the messengers on the room: +79876642764 To contact them.

It turns out very profitable - to contact them for help. They send photos of rooms, all the necessary information.

First of all it is cheaper. Secondly, you do not need to spend your time, searching resources. And it's not a fact that in a few days of searching in place you will find good options.

Sorry I did not know about these guys before arriving at the island.

In order to order a service from them for the selection of you housing in Panglao from the local Write me to the messengers on the room: +79876642764 I will give you information about them. I will answer within a few hours.

Write to the messenger as follows:

1. Do you want to pay for rent or monthly?
2. When do you plan to settle and how long?
3. What is your day budget / for a month?
4. What are your accommodation requirements (Internet, location, kitchen, number of bedrooms, etc.)?

Conclusion

I would like to note that this list is incredibly small in front of a huge number of paradise islands in the Philippines and it will be replenished as new ones.

If you know about interesting islands in the Philippines for travel and there are no them in this post - please write about them in the comments under the article.

Which of the islands for traveling to the Philippines is suitable for you?

If you have questions about Islands or have something to add to this article - write them in the comments under the article.

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Diving from A to Z: Where and how to start to dive, where to dive, certificates and equipment, tips from the dive expert Veronica Burman.

In their previous articles, which have already broken! - Five five, I told you about what diving tourism and who are such divers. Ahead - summer season. This means that neither the Maldives nor Phuket, nor who has already become native Egypt is not waiting for divers in the coming months. So where to go to a person with aqualung? Or rather - where can I "file" a diver in the summer? Of course, Mediterranean and European countries are lured by the "High Season" - the same Malta, Croatia, Spain, Turkey, Tunisia ... Only here diving there, in general, very mediocre.

Therefore, now we will talk about the best digest directions of the summer season. That is, about those resorts where summer is not just suitable, and it is the best time for diving. For example, contrary to the habit of our compatriots flying into Southeast Asia In winter, many islands and resorts of this region are waiting for the influx of tourists from March-April to November! Amazing? But the fact! So read on, and you will find the best, even at times and unexpected options for divers.

Thailand

"High season" for diving in the Andaman Sea, on the most popular Phuket and Similan Islands, ends in March. But this does not mean that Thailand is not waiting for divers in the summer - already from April the high season begins in the Siamese Gulf, and the Islands of Samui and Tao are waiting for divers in September inclusive. Accommodated best on Samui, from where Dail-bots are separated daily on tao Island And nearby dive sites. True, it is worth warning that divers underwater there can be quite a lot, and visibility can sometimes leave much to be desired.

Philippines

And Bali-Komodo Bali cruises, like, however, and other Indonesia resorts will be interesting not only for divers, but also to fans to swim with a mask and a tube. A wonderful addition in the form of an interesting landline program will help tourists to diversify and fill their vacations with impressions.

In order not to waste the time outside the season, many well-equipped safaric yachts go for the summer with the Similan Islands of Thailand to the neighboring countries - Indonesia or Malaysia. There at this time just the highest season! Among such "emigrants" can be found well known to Russian yachts "Mermaid I" and "Mermaid II", "Filkeid", "Distened Rover" and others.

Vietnam

From March to October, divers are waiting for the water of popular diving resorts - Nha Trang and China Island. Hon-Moon Marine Park is not rich in oceanic inhabitants, but bright colors and rare fish species are enough - more than 400 species of solid corals create an impressive palette! A whale island, located nearby, offers divers of the walls and coral gardens, breathtaking drift-dive and, of course, countless types of bright non-vibrant mollusks - the largest variety of them can be found in Vietnam. There, it is even possible to go through a unique course and get a certificate of "specialist in the non-carcass molluscs of Vietnam."

Slightly shorter the season has the new for Russians of the Vietnamese resort Kon-Dao - he is waiting for divers from March to September. This archipelago of 14 islands southeast from the coast of Vietnam is under the protection of the state since 1984, which allowed him to avoid the destructive actions of fishermen and maintain the intact beauty of reefs. The value of this maritime park is recognized as worldwide associations of marine reserves and reservations. Diver here is waiting for more than 1000 hectares of coral reefs, populated by more than 1,300 species of marine inhabitants. And all this - with the almost complete absence of dive centers, which in the eyes of sophisticated adapters of scuba diving only adds attractiveness to the resort. Moreover, the meadow of algae in Con-Tao store a small population of rare dones, and from June to September, there is a season of masonry eggs with green turtles and bissing turtles. Dolphins are also frequent guests of this area.

Among other things, travelers will probably want to visit both land, in the jungle con-dao. This island has already received the status of the "best place in Vietnam for Eco-tourism," but still retained all his primary and "non-reclamation" with numerous vacationers.

From March to August, you can offer divers one more "fresh" resort Vietnam - Hoian. The nearby Ku Lao-Cham Marine Park, located at half an hour at the boat, has the eight islands, where 155 types of corals live, 202 species of fish, four types of lobster and 84 types of mollusks.

Galapagosa

Despite the fact that the best season for visiting the Galapagos Islands is the period from December to May, the best time to meet with whale sharks and hammer fish on Darwin Islands and Volf - Garua season from July to December, with peak months in August and September. The fact is that water there at this time "blooms" by Plankton and visibility falls, but the locality becomes attractive for large fish that feed on these microorganisms.

The most popular dive directions should be booked as early as possible. For example, in February it can already be problematic to find a yacht for the November safari on Galapaghos or Palau, and the most popular dive resorts of Indonesia and Malaysia can also be fully booked. After all, those who want to come there are a great set.

Papua New Guinea

Here, as in other extended island countries, the season depends on the particular region. For example, Dive Resort Vindy pleases better weather From May to October - here this is the dry period of the year, the best in the plan of diving. It rains, however, it's still possible, but plankton is not "blooming" at this time, and the visibility is quite high. But at the resort best season A little "lean" - the best time here since August to December is inclusive.

Seychelles

The best time for diving in Seychelles - from March to May and from September to November. At the same time, the greatest chances of getting acquainted with whale sharks will be closer almost outside the season - in August and November.

Tourist season and the best season for diving on Seychelles may differ. Moreover, not even a diver and not the tourist season here can be attractive for dive lovers: visibility, of course, falls due to the abundant reproduction of plankton, but it is fed by the largest ocean fish, for example, the dream of any chit shark diver.

Australia

The surest way to see all the best in Underwater Australia is to go to Dive Safari. And the best time for Diving Safari in Australia - from July to November. In addition, from June to September it is worth soaring in OSPRI - in the north, in the coral sea. And especially sophisticated divers can go in March and April on west Coast - There, at Reefa Ningalo, whale sharks will be frolic in EO.

Belize, Fiji, Honduras and French Polynesia

The high season in Belize continues from March to May, but the best conditions for diving weather guarantees from April to June inclusive when the wind is not so strong. April and December are the most successful months for meetings with whale sharks.

In April-May the season on Fiji changes - the sea becomes calmer, the water remains warm, but the visibility of a low due to the "flowering" of plankton. Although, at the same time, it is the best chance to closely get acquainted with whale sharks. The most transparent, but the coolest water is waiting for divers from June to October.

The best time for diving on Gooking, washed on the island - from March to September. April and July are the most suitable months for joint scuba walks with whale sharks.

The most appropriate conditions for diving on the Islands of French Polynesia Nature and climate are provided in the period from April to November. In September, there is a humpback whale guest here, and the most frequent meetings with martsets can be expected from September to October inclusive.

So, now you know where you can safely go in the summer. I want to emphasize that these seasons are the order for decades. Nevertheless, you should never forget that nature depends only on your own mood and always need to be ready for its possible surprises.

Veronica Burman, General Director of Exotic Time

Near eastern coast Cebu Islands is a small island Maltan, which is popular with both beach lovers and divers. First of all, the divers attract the walls of different shapes, sizes and depths. They include home reef Shangri-La, which is a sandy slope that stretches from a depth of 5 to 20 meters. At one time, the corals were damaged in this place, but now it was recovered. Living here is a lot here, so this place attracts beginner divers and snorkeling lovers.

One of the best for diving in the area is the Marigondon Cave. This diving site is located near Plantation Bay Resort & Spa. To get to the cave, you need to go down to a depth of 30 to 40 meters, it is there that there is an entrance to the cave, and the cave itself goes deep into 45 meters (there is a flashlight during immersion). Immersions depend on the schedule of tides and sings, since the strength of the flow depends on them (with strong dive currents are not conducted, as it may be dangerous to health). From lively the most interesting creatures are the sinking fish.

Excellent natural and weather conditions for diving are created on the island of Mindoro. Year-round water temperature in coastal water ranges 22-29 degrees, and visibility reaches 30 meters. For dives there are more than 50 seats. Most of Dive sites are located within an hour of boat ride from the shore, but there are some interesting places that are located directly from the shore. The diving center on this island is a small coastal town of Puerto Galen. It is here that several dozen interesting dive sites are concentrated, where ideal conditions for divers of a different level of preparation are created. Many experienced divers advise people to come to this city and to determine the conditions and places of immersion. Of particular interest among diving lovers causes a Chinese vessel, which sunk not far from the shore with a cargo of porcelain.

Self popular places For immersion, this is the so-called "canyons", which are covered with solid and soft gals and corals. In this place there are tuna, winrs, moray and whitewate sharks.

Many unusual sponges and different coral formations can be seen in such a place as the Batangas Canal, where such rare fish species are found as a stone fish, some types of acne. In addition to this beauty in the channel there is a flooded ship of impressive sizes.

You can take all the necessary equipment not only in specialized diving centers, but also in almost every hotel, as the entire rest industry on this island is built around diving, and the beach holidays and other tourist entertainment are departed into the background. In other words, the town of Puerto Galen can boldly call the capital of diving in the Philippines.

To the west of the compartment there is a reef apo, which is the most real underwater lagoon with a variety of vertical walls, sharks, corals and many other interesting places and creatures. But you need to take into account that the best time for diving on this rife is the period from December to May.

If you do not live in the Philippines - it is difficult for you to decide on the direction. Other nations, from Europe to America and Africa, ride the islands only for diving, since the main treasure of the Philippines is buried in the depths of their warm waters. This is a huge natural underwater museum of marine life, open for everyone, day and night, all year round. The house of numerous dive sites and seats of marine biological variability, the Philippines offer fantastic underwater adventures. Visit these top 10 places for world-class diving and unique underwater adventures in the Philippines.

1. Reefs of Tubbataha (Cagayancillo, Palawan)

Undoubtedly, the number one on the list of best places for diving in the Philippines, occupies the Holy Grail of Filipino diving, Mecca Philippine Scuba Diverov - Reef Tubbataha (Tubbataha)! Covering 97 030 hectares in the middle of the sea Sulu, the National Park of Reefs Tubbathah consists of two coral atolls, the northern and southern, separated by a channel with a width of eight kilometers, and Reef Jesse Bizley (Jessie Beazley Reef). It is believed that approximately 90% of marine species found in the Philippine waters live here. The importance of this reef was recognized by UNESCO, and in 1993 the reefs of Tubbathah were listed in the list of objects World Heritage UNESCO.

Diving season: The end of March - mid-June.
prices: Expect to pay at least a P60,000 for a 4-day diving safari.
Recommended dive operators: Live ABOARD Diving, only - Hans Christian Andersen and Oceana Maria.
Recompended dive sites: Sharks Airport, Sea Fan Alley, Delsan Wreck and Lighthouse.

2. Malapaska (Daanbantayan, Cebu)

Diving with sharks? MalapaScua is the place to be! This underwater paradise in Northern Cebu has always been synonymized with sharks, and this is the only famous place in the world, which guarantees daily meetings with a rare shark threshil (Thresher Shark). Malapascua also offers observations of the reef shark, random hammer shark and a whale shark, manta rods and other pelagic species.

Diving season: all year round, the best months from February to May.
prices: The average tariff for diving is approximately P1300 for one dive.
Recommended dive operators: DiveLink Cebu.
Recommended dive sites: MONAD SHOAL AND GATO ISLAND;

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3. Crown (Coron, Palawan)

If you are a fan of rack diving, I am quite sure that you are undoubtedly love the crown (Coron). The waters surrounding this group of the Kalasian Islands in the Northern Palaw, are devoted to at least ten sunken vessels of the Second World War. These vessels were surfed at depths from 10 - 40 meters, US Naval Aviation in September 1944, and most of them are still intact. Diving to the crown is real excursion In the underwater Istritious Museum and visual extravagancies for divers who like to experience the sharp feelings of penetration through terrible "racks". In addition to these wheels, Coron also has underwater caves and marine reserves abounding a variety of marine life for those who prefer diving on the lap of nature. Another interesting place is Barracuda Lake, famous for its thermoclin and freshwater barrags inhabitants in the lake.

Diving season: all year round, the best months from January to April.
Prices: The average price for diving - P2800 for two dives from the boat including lunch.
Recommended dive operator: Sea Dive.
Recommended dive sites: Irako, Okikawa Maru, Akitsushima, Kogyo Maru, Olympia Maru, Kyokuzan Maru, Barracuda Lake and Coral Garden;

4. Reef Apo (Sablayan, Western Mindoro)

Reef National Park (APO Reef National Park) - a guarded marine area near the coast of Sablayan in West Mindoro. The second largest coral atoll in the world, after the Big Barrier Reef of Australia, represents a huge reef area 34 square kilometerswhich serves as a habitat for more than 350 nautical species, such as sharks, marine hawks, manta races and other tropical fish, corals, and invertebrates. The site always guarantees sharp observations.

Days of diving: All year, the best months from May to June, and from October to November.
Prices: Middle tariff - P5000 for two dives.
: local authorities Sablayan and Pandan Island Resort.
Recommended dive sites: Shark Ridge, Shark Encounter, Hunter "s Rock, Apo Island and Merope Rock.

5. Moalboal (Moalboal, Cebu)

Moalboal, only from the side seems sleepy and calm, but when you get to its underwater world, you will be transported to the packed and fast-growing marine life. Maybe, single place In the Philippines, where you can dive with millions of Sardin, MoalBoal is only two hours from the city. But more than the famous "Sardina", Moalboal offers much more! Sea turtles, sunken plane, coral gardens and a chance to see the shark of the hammer and whale sharks, which sometimes attend these reefs.

Diving season: all year round, the best months from December to May.
prices: The average price for one dive - P1500.
Recommended diving operators: Cebu Dive Center and Savedra Dive Center.
Recommended diving sites: Panagsama Reef for the show with Sardines, Pescador Island and Airplane Wreck.

6. Island of Apo (Dauin, Western Negro)

Prepare for amazing impressions below the APO Island Waterlinia, undoubtedly one of the best places for diving in the Philippines, and probably in the world. Located near the coast of Dauin, the island of Apo (Apo Island) is known for its extensive colorful reef, home and spawning for green sea turtles, and more than 650 registered fish species, with more than 400 varieties of corals. Water surrounding the island of APO are the maritime reserve, protected by the National Integrated Protected Area Act (NIPA) laws and under the jurisdiction of Protected Area Management Board (PAMB). This is one of the most famous, organized by the community of marine reserves in the world. Various macro-varieties also thrive here, making the island of Aport by a dream site for macro-dive photographers and night diving.

Diving season: All year, the best months from January to May.
prices: The average price for diving is approximately P3000 for two dives.
Recommended diving operator: Scuba ventures dumaguete
Recommended dive sites: Chapel, Katipanan, Rock Point, Mamsa Point and Sanctuary.

7. Mantangale - Mantigue (Balingoan, East Misamis and Kamiguin)

The quiet city of Balingoan (Balingoan) in the province of Northern Mindanao, East Misamis, as is known, is a gate to the island of Kamiguin (Camiguin Island). For divers, the city is already the direction, still undervalued, and perhaps the best in Mindao. Offshore waters, close to Mantangale in Balingoan, which extend to Mantigue Island, Camiguin, are abounding a bright marine life. Next to the Mantangale coast there is a beautiful reef, on which the Protection of the Rare Fish-Mandarin. Outside this reef - extensive coral areas, walls and reefs, which are often visited by the schools of the Gigansky sea perch, Barraccud, manta rods, whale sharks, reef sharks, sea turtles and other pelagic species of fish. The site is an exciting underwater paradise, generally untouched and unprofitable from the radar of ordinary underwater tourists. This place has at least eleven well-known dive sites, and even probably more - others are still unopened.

Diving season: All year, the best months from April to June.
Prices: Middle tariff - P3000 for two dives.
Recommended dive operators: Mantangale Alibuag Dive Resort and Dive Special Camiguin.
Recommended dive sites: AGAIN REEF and MANTIGUE ISLAND.

8. Saban (Puerto Galera, East Mindoro)

On the south side of the island of Verde, on the shield of the strait is Puerto Galen, a coastal city, popular because of its white sandy beaches and sneakers. An incredible marine diversity, beautiful warm water and a large number of dive sites make this place one of the most popular directions for diving not only in the Philippines, but also in the world. Divers flock into the village of Sabang, where most dive operators are located, a rich collection of dive sites is located near the village, a few minutes by a boat from the coast. Since all sites are stretched along Verde Passage (Verde Passage), also known as the Center for Marine Biological Change Center, expect that the marine flora and fauna in this part of the Philippines will be among other things the most diverse and brightest. Sea bottom here, shelted several small "racks", the truth is not so large as in the crown (Coron).

Diving season: All year, the best months from April to September.
Prices: Middle tariff - P2500 for two dives.
Recommended dive operators: Big Apple Dive Resort.
Recommended dive sites: Alma Jane, Sabang Wrecks, Hole In The Wall, Canyon and Shark Caves.

9. Balikasag (Panglao, Bochol)

Almost untouched and unstasted, dive sites around Balikasag Island (Balicasag) in Panglao, Bochol, are definitely a necessity! Mainly - walls and diving on Reef - expect to see colorful coral gardens and beautiful walls with a variety of sea slugs, sea fans, corals and sponges, and ordinary tropical fish. Sea turtles, tuna, groupings and random sharks, Napoleons and Barracuda will accompany your exciting diving.

Diving season: All year, the best months from December to May.
Prices: The average price is P3000 for two divers;
Recommended dive operators: Philippine Fun Divers
Recommended dive sites: Diver "S Haven, Cathedral, Rico" s Wall and Rudy "s Rock.

10. Anilao (Mabini, Batanhas)

Just three hours from Manila is the birthplace of diving on the Philippines - Anilao (Anilao)! This site is located north of Verde Island passage, which is known as "Center of The Center of Marine Shorefish Biodiversity". More than with forty dive sites, where to choose from, this place stretched from the coast of the city of Mabini, completely to Tingloy Island (Tingloy), and Anilao promises an amazing day under water. Will this diving in a cave or over the reef, those who like to explore sharks, schools of large marine fish or macro-activity, day or night, Anilo will not disappoint you.

Diving season: all year round, but better from March to June.
Prices: The average price for two dives - P2700.
Recommended dive operators: Aqua Reef Venture, Pier Uno, Acacia Dive Resort and Vistamar
Recommended dive sites: Cathedral, Twin Rocks, Basura, Mapating, Kirby "s Rock, Grotto, Sombrero Island and Bonito Island.

The Philippines is the most wonderful place for diving., After all, there are a lot of islands, and the water temperature is all year from about 27 to 30 degrees, and it all makes the island of the Philippines very attractive for divers who want to see the beautiful and so different underwater world. There will be places for beginners and for prepared professionals.

And to look under water, almost on any island of the Philippine, you can all: and delightful coral reefs with all the lively and germinating plants, and sunken ships, dolphins, and whale sharks, and turtles, as well as different fish.

The underwater world of the Philippines is rich and diverse, which is why here are so popular water species Rest, such as diving and snorkeling (diving with a mask and tube). Underwater routes are so numerous that you are unlikely to be bored, especially if your level is higher than the average. But for newcomers in diving there are many schools that allow improving their skills, and in the Philippines there is for what.

It is worth understanding that the Philippines ride not only for wonderful diving, but also for the beauties of this amazing place With a mild climate, abundance of fruits and seafood:

The most memorable and best diving places in the Philippines:

Boracay Island It is popular with its beautiful and snow-white beaches, as well as this is a wonderful place for a calm, not difficult immersion for beginner divers. For more boldly, a place in the north of the island is the reefs of Yapak, very beautiful coral reefs.

I recommend reading the snow-white and endless beaches of the Philippine in a separate article, of course, it is impossible to describe all the beauties in one article:

Subiik Bay (it is also called subic bay from the English. - Subic Bay) - this is the sea bay Luzon at the island with the same name, which is approximately one hundred kilometers to the north-west of Manila, so you can get from the capital to the bay in 3-3.5 hours, Of course, like everywhere in our time, considering traffic jams. This bay of a hundred years old was used for military bases, the Spaniards were inhabited here, then the Americans captured the bay and he was in their authority almost 94 to 1992, and in 2012, US forces decided to return to the bay, and the Government of the Philippines was not vs. In the Bay of the Subic Court for Divers Main interest are sunken vessels of the time of the Spanish-American War and the Second World War. Here, of course, the professionals go to their business, the beginners are not a place here, because everyone knows that such dives require significant experience and skills.

National Marine Park "Reef Tubbataha" - this is unique placenot touched by civilization where the atolls are located (the atoll is a coral island, which has a form of a solid or discontinuous ring surrounding the lagoon) in the midst of the ocean, where a lot of marine animations live (600 species of fish - skates, moray, etc.), birds, as well as corals and plants.

When diving, the divers will always see sharks, they are simply guaranteed. This Reef UNESCO included on the World Heritage List in 1993, as a unique example of atolls. The reefs of Tubbathah is located in the central part of the sea, and consist of two atoll - northern and southern. On the Northern Ataoll, various types of birds and sea turtles are withdrawn. The Southern Atoll is interesting, the fact that the reefs who come here are starting here. In the southern atoll there is an island on which there is a lighthouse on solar panels. Reef here is a gentle slope on which various corals are located, as well as there are the remains of the ship, which is always of great interest.

Negros Island - This is a big island that is divided into Western and eastern parts. East Negro is called on its main city. The western part is called the Bacolod in its city. The breathtaking diving can be seen in East Negroee, here a very interesting underwater world, you can see several types of whales, dolphins, a bunch of different fish species, coral reefs. Near East Negro is very good places For diving: Ass, Sumil island. Immersion in this part of the Negroma can be conducted at least all year, because This part is well protected from typhoons.

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Other equally popular Philippines

Island of Apo - Located near East Negro, and it is very small sizes. This island of volcanic origin. You can get on it by boat from the Fish Market of Malatapay (from East Negroea - Cities Dujaguete). On the island there is a maritime reserve, in which there are a lot of species of different fish and corals. This is a wonderful place to see marine Mir in the Philippines. On this island, in addition to diving, you can simply swim with the las and the mask and lay the world of the sea without immersion (snorkeling). The island of APO is popular with its "city of fish-clowns".

Malapasca Island - this is a place not only for rest to the top by the belly with transparent turquoise water and white sand, but also beautiful diving on Philippwhere you can see different sharks (reef, foxes - see photos, what is your interesting face). And from December to February, the island is floating the hammers sharks. You can also see Barracuda, Mantu (this is the largest of the skates) is also called "Marine Dzynol" and many other residents of the sea.

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