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Samal Island - Islands of Mindanao, Philippines

A GLIMPSE OF SAMAL ISLAND

The Samal Island is an archipelago of nine islands located in the Davao Gulf about 700 meters south of Davao City. The total land area of the islands is about 28,000 hectares, of which Samal and Talikud Islands account for 95 percent.

Samal is a coastal paradise located at the heart of Davao Gulf. A heaven to those seeking solace in an unspoiled and natural ambiance and to those who are in quest for great adventure and extreme challenges with nature.

The east-west orientation of the sites which ensures fabulous sunrises and sunsets, and the varied topography of rolling hills, whitesand beaches, and caves make Samal Islands an ideal model for resort and development.

Samal Island View - Samal PhilippinesSamal Islands, like the rest of Mindanao, is outside of the typhoon belt, and enjoys relatively calm weather. The prevailing wind directions is westerly for a period of about six months during "amihan" from May to October; and flows in the opposite direction, or easterly, during the rest of the year, from November to April.

North and Central Luzon
* Baguio City
* Cagayan Province
* Cordillera Region
* La Union
* Laoag
* Olongapo, Subic, Zambales
* Pampanga
* Tarlac

* Metro Manila - NCR
* Makati City, Metro Manila
* Manila City, Metro Manila
* Pasay City, Metro Manila
* Pasig City, Metro Manila
* Quezon City, Metro Manila

Southern Luzon
* Batangas
* Cavite
* Bicol Region
* Corregidor
* Laguna
* Palawan * El Nido
* Mindoro
* Rizal, Antipolo
* Romblon
* Tagaytay - Taal
* Quezon Province

Samal Island - Topography - Picturesque Setting - Getting There - Staying In - Pangapog Festival
Snapshots & Activities
Libot Sa Isla (Island Tour) - Tungas Sa Bungtod (Mountain Trekking) - Suot Sa Langub (Spelunking)
Salum Sa Dagat (Scuba Diving) - Palutaw-lutaw (Snorkeling)