Sports and leisure activities Philippines

Seaquest, a renowned diving and snorkeling center, is also based on Panglao Island, Bohol. They offer a wide range of turnkey packages, including all-inclusive stays (transfers, nights, breakfast, Open Water or ten dives, massage, etc.) for two people. At Moalboal, Cédric and his team are waiting to welcome you: highly professional and passionate about the Moalboal seabed, they pass on their love with gusto. You can go there with your eyes closed - turtles and endless shoals of sardines are yours!

Located on the beach of the Bravo Beach Resort, this water sports school was launched in 2020 by Rozie and Hendrick, a lovely and very friendly Belgian-Filipino couple. The spot is ideal, as the conditions here, between November and March, are perfect for learning to kitesurf (no waves, shallow water and a very large lagoon, so there's plenty of room for everyone). The instructors are professional, qualified and some, like Vincent, speak French. The atmosphere is very family-oriented and the equipment is of excellent quality. We love it!

Mount Malarayat Golf and Country Club is an exclusive members-only golf club. Located in Barangay, Lipa, Batangas, Philippines, it offers a quality golf course. Visitors can enjoy the club for an average of 10 minutes to 1 hour. The club's website also provides further information on facilities, rates and availability.

Manila Southwoods Golf and Country Club is a golf course located in Carmona, Cavite, Philippines. The club offers a quality golf course as well as facilities for members and their guests. The Masters' Clubhouse is open exclusively to members and offers a variety of facilities for community events, dining and social activities. The Legends' Clubhouse is reserved for corporate tournaments and professional events, offering a private ambience away from the city. The Sports Club is open to athletes and sports enthusiasts, offering the perfect terrain for recreational activities and other sporting events. Access to the Sports Club is reserved for Southwoods Residential Estate residents and club members, as well as their accompanying guests.

Manila Golf and Country Club Inc. is a golf course located in Makati, Philippines. Considered the oldest and finest in the country, it has received worldwide recognition and is often compared to quality courses in Ireland, Puerto Rico, Singapore and England. Local members of this very exclusive club describe it as one of the best 18-hole courses they've ever played. However, get used to the fact that the course is surrounded by safety nets, as it is the only full 18-hole course located in Makati City. The most difficult challenges you may encounter are the narrow out-of-bounds layouts on each hole, the doglegs and the difficult obstacles strategically placed on the last 9 holes of the course. This course is one of the most exclusive you'll find in the Philippines, with an average share that can reach over 25 million Philippine pesos, not including monthly fees. Manila Golf & Country Club also offers additional members-only services, such as restaurants, a sauna, massage rooms, a rooftop terrace, a piano bar and even hotel accommodation for members and their guests.

Orchard Golf and Country Club is a golf club located in Dasmariñas, Cavite, Philippines. To be enjoyed on site. The club also offers membership services, monthly tournaments and golf events.

Come and recharge your batteries with Emmanuel, a native of the island, and Douglas, both certified PADI dive masters! This dive center offers you snorkeling and diving on preserved coral gardens. You can also take your PADI dive masters certification here. For those who prefer to keep their feet on the ground, there are also bike rentals, treks and boat excursions. Finally, it is possible to stay and eat at the Dive Batanes Lodge & Restaurant where there is a relaxed atmosphere.

Palawan Divers is the only center in El Nido that also offers snorkeling courses. Created in 2002, this French-speaking PADI center organizes day trips in traditional banca and private boats. In addition, thanks to their speedboat, half-day dives are possible, as well as sunrise dives on less frequented spots of the Bacuit Archipelago. These trips are a great way to explore the bay without encountering anyone but nice surprises like reef sharks! Discounts for professional divers.

This is one of the pioneer dive clubs in Coron. The signature excursion is a day in the Caluit Islands to swim with one of the emblematic animals of the Philippines (endangered): the dugong, this big dolphin with a funny face. They also organize a day at Apo Reef or in the Japanese wrecks. The instructors are professional and enthusiastic, the equipment is of excellent quality and it is possible to obtain a PADI certification. The center has a partnership with the Riverhouse Hotel, they pick you up by boat at 5am directly on site.

Six kilometers from the city, away from the hustle and bustle, this golf and leisure park is ideal for a quiet interlude. For golf enthusiasts, an 18-hole course stretches over 64 hectares on the west coast, sheltered by mango and giant acacia trees. It was founded in 1910, on the initiative of Governor John Pershing. Situated along the beach, the park is also ideal for walks and picnics in the beachside cottages.

This very good diving school is part of the Arizona Resort, which has 33 rooms with a view of Subic Bay. The center offers PADI certification, recreational dives with or without equipment and of course boat expeditions. They are specialized in wreck diving. Indeed, the bay of Subic was home to the largest American naval base outside the USA and was also occupied by the Spanish and Japanese. Twenty relics covering a period of more than 100 years lie dormant on the bay's seabed for the enjoyment of divers.

Born in 2022, this freediving school has already earned a reputation as one of the best in Asia. Its founder is Frenchman Thibault Guignès (8 national records and^5th best in the world at 117 m). A range of courses are available to introduce you to the art of freediving, including theory and practical training (breathing exercises, etc.) that will enable you to dive to 12-20 meters, all in a quiet, professional environment. A unique experience.

Submariner Diving is a dive center that combines seriousness and enthusiasm. It is one of the pioneers in El Nido, and one of the most renowned. The center has a strong desire to cater to all divers, from experienced divers looking for a unique experience to beginners who want to improve their skills or take the PADI certification. The center also distinguishes itself by offering marine safaris from El Nido to Coron and relies on a team of solid and professional instructors. A reliable address if you want to practice diving.

This is the pioneering agency for stand-up paddle (SUP) excursions in the Philippines. On the program: hour-long or full-day outings on the Loboc River to Busay Falls and the ocean (more physically challenging). The company also organizes multi-day paddle trips, paddle yoga classes and evening outings. And contrary to what you might think, it doesn't require any particular skills. An original alternative to touristy boat cruises on the river.

Ideally located on White Beach, Pacific Divers is one of the pioneers of diving in Puerto Galera and the first French-speaking diving club in Mindoro, run by Didier Parra, known for his professionalism and experience (more than 30 years). Didier, accompanied by his team of friendly and professional instructors, offers to discover more than 30 dive spots around Puerto Galera, among the most beautiful of the Philippines. PADI training available. Beginners or experienced divers, go with your eyes closed.

One of the most serious clubs in El Nido, located on the main beach. While the aquateam is preparing the boat, you can enjoy the beautiful view of Cadlao Island from the balcony. The equipment of the center is of very good quality, the material is maintained daily and revised every year. The courses and dives are offered in French by passionate instructors. You can pay here by credit card. PADI, recreational diving, night diving... there is no doubt that everyone will find what he is looking for.

This diving club, run by Simon, a French-speaking man who has been living in the Philippines for more than twenty years and in Siquijor for more than ten years, is not the biggest diving club on the island, but one of the most professional. With a team of qualified and serious local and international instructors, you will be able to make extraordinary dives in a renowned aquatic environment. PADI certificate for several days, night diving, courses with a maximum of four people... No doubt that everyone will find his happiness here.

An original experience in the Philippines, aimed at both beginners and experienced divers. The reef where the freediving courses take place is sublime, with a rich and varied fauna. A great way to learn to observe and discover the surprising local biodiversity, while working on yourself, accepting your emotions, managing your stress, your movements and relaxing. A breath of fresh air! And all with a friendly, ultra-professional French-speaking team, long-established in Moalboal.

It is one of the reference clubs in El Nido and Palawan. A pleasant and professional team, very good and well maintained equipment, one of the best banca in the area, low prices, and a French speaking instructor as a bonus. They offer all types of diving, from first dives to PADI dive master training, and they are specialists in diving cruises that they organize from 2 to 5 days. This is really what we recommend, certainly the most beautiful way to discover Bacuit Bay, with your head in the air and in the water!

This diving resort, created by Swiss in 1989, has several centers in the Visayas region, in Alona Beach, Cabilao, Dauin-Dumaguete and Malapascua. In Dauin, it is part of the Pura Vida Beach & Dive Resort, located directly on the beach. We offer a warm welcome, and dive trips in small groups with experienced local and international guides. You will find the whole range of courses and outings from PADI Open Water beginner to instructor certification and the discovery of Apo Island.

Located in the Atmosphere Resorts & Spa complex, this diving center offers trips to the famous underwater spots on the eastern coast of Negros Island. Staff of certified instructors and multilingual (including French). The center offers trips close to the resort (night diving also available), to the discovery of the coast of Dauin and the nearby island of Apo Island. Of course, the team also offers all PADI courses, from beginner to pro levels.

Pioneer dive center in Alona Beach. Opened in 1990, it is a true institution. It has a team of local and international instructors, all very experienced and offering PADI courses for all levels. The center offers a variety of excursions throughout the region. Night dives are recommended. Accommodation + diving packages with Oasis Resort located right next door, where you will find a beach club and a restaurant where you can spend some free time after enjoying Panglao, Pamilacan and Balicasag islands.

Both a bike rental company and a tour guide, Bambike is located in the heart of Intramuros at the entrance of the San Luis passage. The bikes are beautiful, brand new and comfortable. You can either rent a bike alone or go on a guided tour in a small group (5 to 10 people maximum). Different tours are offered, between 1h30 and 2h30, some of them include the sunset. It's an original and ecological idea, you can visit at your own pace and see more things. Moreover, the district of Intramuros lends itself particularly well to a stroll by bike.

Despite its English-speaking name, Free Willy is a French-speaking diving center for amateurs and professionals. Established over 23 years ago, it is one of Boracay's pioneers. Here, you'll find a family atmosphere, with instructors who will make you feel at ease from the very first contact. The staff are very friendly and professional. The sites explored are beautiful and the equipment is in excellent condition, with dive computers included in the price. It's the ideal place to pass a certificate in good spirits.

The project was launched by Tom, a Belgian who has been based in Siargao for many years. An artificial lake in which to practice wake-boarding towed by a zip-line. Accessible to all, we go there just to discover new sensations, to train alongside kitesurfing lessons or to try out the different jumps. The team is super friendly. It's ideal for an afternoon, and the road to get there is also very beautiful. Don't forget to book the day before - it's a popular activity. It's fun, original and friendly!

Red Clay is first and foremost a family story that began in 2001. At the beginning, it was a small company that supplied other potters in the area, then one thing led to another, they started selling ceramics themselves and people became interested in the manufacturing process, so they organized tours of the workshops. Today, it's still a little bit of that, but you can also try your hand at the art of pottery through the workshops. The open air setting is delightful. A relaxing activity that everyone will enjoy.

Located on the shores of Taal Lake, 15 minutes from Tagaytay, the Taal Lake Yacht Club is the place to be for visiting travelers. It is a very nice place where you can camp in peace, have a drink at the Hobie Bar and eat a sandwich on the go. But above all, sailing enthusiasts (or novices with a thirst to learn) will be satisfied since the Taal Lake Yacht Club offers day charters (especially to Volcano Island) as well as courses (canoeing, Oz Goose, Hobie Cat...). Possibility also of excursions by banca or speedboat to the volcano.

Part dive center, part yoga studio, part eco-lodge, part local agency and part restaurant, there's something for everyone at Kurma! All by the sea. The rooms are economical and simple, with a warm and original touch of color, the diving instructors are professional and friendly, and the restaurant offers probably the best vegetarian food in Camiguin. Healthy, home-cooked Filipino-inspired dishes with a personal touch: try the coconut burger with teriyaki sauce. Friendly atmosphere!

The Philippine Arena is the world's largest indoor stadium! Located some 20 km north of Manila, it can accommodate around 55,000 spectators. Basketball matches, concerts and shows - the schedule is varied. The PBA (Philippine Basketball Association), the team most supported by Filipinos, plays regular games here, and part of the 2023 Basketball World Cup was held here. So why not take advantage of your visit to immerse yourself in the local atmosphere and attend a basketball match?

French Touch Diving is the leading 100% French-speaking diving club in Panglao. The club offers a wide range of services that can be adapted to individual needs: beginners' courses, recreational diving, excursions to Balicasag island, a sardine bank, Cabilao or a wreck - the possibilities are endless. Our equipment is of the highest quality and regularly inspected. As part of its ecotourism approach, French Touch Diving is committed to preserving the seabed by limiting the impact of each individual on it.

Introducing a French-speaking diving school. French Kiss Divers offers the very best in underwater exploration that Malapascua and Coron have to offer. You'll be supervised by certified guides with quality equipment, all with coffee and food on the boat during the expeditions. We also offer training for the SSI (Scuba School International) and CMAS federations, from the first dive to the various professional levels for these two federations.