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This diving club, which has been established on Boracay for over 25 years, enjoys a serious reputation. It is run by three diving fans, Carlos the Spaniard, Petter the German and Peter the Swiss, who settled in Boracay many years ago. The practical advantage is that the center always has French-speaking instructors on hand, and the atmosphere is both friendly and professional. A must if you want to discover the pleasures of underwater exploration or practice your sport.

A veritable lifestyle spot, this café offers rentals and a range of courses in water sports such as kitesurfing, windsurfing, wingfoil, kayaking and paddleboarding, among others. There's a restaurant serving delicious Filipino and international cuisine, a bar where you can enjoy a drink overlooking the beautiful beach, and it's also possible to sleep in. Everything you need for an excellent, sporty and relaxing stay. The team is very friendly.

Serge (still a French in El Nido!) rents kayaks to the half-day (500 P for one person, 650 P for two) or the day (800 P for one person, 1 000 P for two), with sauvetage and waterproof plastic bags. Also more efficient kayaks at 1 200 P half day and 1 800 P the day, for two. A great opportunity to win the first islands of the archipelago Bacuit (for example). In the early morning, there is a good chance of watching turtles (or even sirenians) in the bay. Of course, there are day trips with attendant (1 800 P per person, included meals) towards Cadlao and Miniloc, and longer 3 000 P expeditions per day per person, including food, drinks, tents, kayaks, guide, assistance boat.

Savedra is a 5-star PADI dive center offering courses from beginner to professional level. Superb dive sites with impressive walls, colorful coral gardens, turtles on every dive, schools of sardines and even sharks await you... Savendra can also take care of domestic flights, transfers, accommodation and all diving activities. Also on the program: superb multi-day cruises that take you to the best dive spots in the Visayas.

Corto Divers, run with seriousness and good humor by a Frenchman, is one of the most reputable diving clubs in Coron. Discover coral reefs, Japanese wrecks, a mystical lake and even one of the most beautiful reefs in the country, Apo Reef, 3h30 away. Or take your PADI. The center is equipped with top of the range equipment to match the dives offered. Possibility to stay at the Corto Del Mar. The day often ends with a drink with the instructors. It's almost like being at home!

Via ferrata of 30 minutes in company of a guide, in particular for the safety. The departure is from Rizal street. You have to wear a harness and a helmet to cross two small "bridges" made of nets and bamboo. Although the trek is short, it is not less sportive because you have to climb the limestone cliff before being able to admire El Nido from the top. A small sporty and pleasant activity which allows to see El Nido under a different perspective.

This amusement park (quite small) will be able to entertain some for an afternoon. A zip line allows you to reach two hills overlooking the Loboc River, the experience is quite breathtaking! It measures more than 500 m and is 120 m high, and if you want more, know that it works both ways. For the others, you can use the strange cable car that looks like a cage to reach the other side of the river. Sensations guaranteed!

The depth of the lava formations ranges from 5 to 40 metres. The site is accessible to beginners and the more experienced alike. Entering a narrow canyon, the relief alone is breathtaking. Lava formations and rocks are covered with hard and soft corals, giant clams and oysters. It's not uncommon to see larger species, such as turtles, passing by. Once you reach the safety landing, there's no mistaking the octopus, scorpion fish and other animals that have made their home in the rocks.

It's a calm dive site, easily accessible to beginners (the depth doesn't exceed 14 meters). There are a series of rocks that fell during the last eruption of the Daan volcano. Looking a little higher up, there are two large 10-metre-high boulders that are breathtaking and give an idea of the power of the last eruption that moved these rocks. Stingrays, flatworms, porcupine fish, Spanish dancers, eels and huge nudibranchs populate the surrounding area.

A really exciting dive spot, but only for experienced divers because of the strong currents. The current, which can sometimes be powerful, gives the impression of flying underwater. A forest of large black coral branches is home to a multitude of small, colorful fish, schools of tuna, barracuda, emperors and jacks. Globetrotter fish, stingrays and turtles populate the surrounding area, while large fish can be seen passing by on the horizon in the deep blue. Fascinating!

Here's another famous diving spot, accessible to beginners and advanced divers alike. The diver moves through "little paths" and lava crevices that are fantastic shelters for eels, different types of shellfish, scorpion fish and other small creatures. Although fish species are less varied and numerous on this site, you may occasionally come across a turtle. The canyons start at 5 meters and reach a maximum depth of 30 meters. Numerous corals, sponges and gorgonians.

It will take you over an hour and a half by banca to reach this dive site from Camiguin. The spot is accessible to beginners and advanced divers alike. In a reef that can drop to thirty meters, you'll find canyons of varying sizes, home to a wide variety of fish, from small, colorful species to giant turtles and big tuna. All amid superb hard and soft corals. A spot to include on your tour.

It was one of the very first all-inclusive dive centers to open in Puerto Galera, 30 years ago. Since then, it has confirmed its reputation thanks to the professionalism of its instructors, personalized services and quality equipment, and very attractive prices. Numerous courses, PADI certificates, and recreational diving trips are offered to discover the exceptional marine life of the area. Very good reputation and experienced instructors. Excellent quality-price ratio. We recommend it.

Located on Logon Beach in Malapascua, Divelink is a Filipino-owned diving and snorkeling center. In addition to being a PADI-certified dive center, Divelink is also committed to thresher shark research and conservation. They are members of Green Fins, partners of Save Philippine Seas, Migo Son Iho (Daanbantayan Bantay Dagat Task Force), Project Sharklink and the Thresher Shark Research and Conservation Project. Divelink offers training courses for divers of all levels and has experienced guides to accompany you through the waters of Malapascua.

At an altitude of 600 meters, it offers a beautiful panoramic view of the mountains and the sea. It is a 9-hole golf course. There is a bar, a restaurant and some lodgings on site, 15 minutes from the main road at White Beach. The atmosphere is relaxed. Beyond the golf course, the place is a pleasant stop for all types of travelers, where you can do some hiking before sitting down at the restaurant where the Filipino and international dishes are very good, while enjoying the view and the refreshing breeze.

Formerly Easy Dive, Port Barton Easy Diving is now under the leadership of Dive Master Ronie Somerano who has been diving for over 20 years. This dive store / tour center is one of the pioneers in Port Barton. With his experience, Ronie accompanies his clients to no less than twelve dive sites and three wrecks to discover in the area. Courses, baptisms, PADI certifications. He is keen to pass on his love for the underwater world. This center is located on the south side of the beach, 200 meters after the Deep Moon resort.

Located on the white sandy beach of Bounty, the Malapascua Exotic Island Dive Resort is a relaxed resort offering a pleasant atmosphere. It's just an 8-minute walk from the Malapascua Island Public Market and 13 minutes from the Maya-Malapascua ferry dock. Rooms are friendly and feature air conditioning and balconies. Superior rooms are equipped with a mini-fridge and TV. A lodge with shared bathroom is also available. The establishment features a restaurant, bar and spa offering Thai massages. It also has a conference room, bakery, café and diving center offering courses and equipment rental. Wi-Fi is free and breakfast is included. Parking is also free. Guests rated the rooms with 3.9, the location with 4.8 and the services and facilities with 4.6.

On weekends, rock groups play in the middle of the track.