Portofino Beach Resort

Small La Laguna Beach, Puerto Galera, Mindoro

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The fine beaches and excellent diving at Puerto Galera have been attracting

tourists for some time. Many years ago it was recognized by zoologists and

botanists as an ideal place to study the ecostructure of animals, plants, and

micro-organisms in almost undisturbed natural conditions. In the 1970's the

United Nations Man and Biosphere Program International declared Puerto

Galera a natsure center.

The tourism infrastructure development of Puerto Galera began its

development 20 years ago and it has resulted in a working relationship

between the environmentalists and the developers. There is a low density

development of quality tourist facilities including many Department of Tourism

Accredited facilities serving the medium and upscale market. There are about

20 professionally operated, accredited scuba diving centers in the area whose

dedication to preserve and maintain the eco-system as an attraction is

successful. There are over 30 prime dive sites several of which are world class and all within a 20

minute boat ride from most dive and resort centers.

Puerto Galera has one of the most beautiful natural harbours of any spot in

the world. Puerto Galera was the place of refuge for the Spanish Galleons in

times of storm or for a recreational stop-over for the crews after months of

international voyage when this was a gateway for the galleons on the way to

and from Spain, Mexico, China, India, Sumatra and Java.

The local Excavation Museum has on display many artifacts from various

Chinese dynasties. Mindoro, the island on which Puerto Galera is located at

the North East coast, is named from a contraction of "mina del oro".....or

"mines of gold" after the Spanish founded the local community with the

consecration of the Church in 1572.

Within easy access to Puerto Galera are many places of interest including

Tamaraw Waterfalls, Mangyan (indigenous native) villages, gold panning, island

trekking in the jungle or climbing Mt Malisimbo. There is a golf course, having one of the worlds most

spectacular views, 600 meters above sea level five kilometers West of Puerto Galera.

Water sports and scuba diving-snorkeling abound in the beach

areas......sea kayaking, wind surfing, sailing or simply swimming

in beautiful crystal clear coral cove waters off white sand

beaches.

The international cuisine available in Puerto Galera is

remarkable.....specialty restaurants serving the bountiful sea

harvests and presentations by qualified chefs of German,

Chinese, Thai, Mexican, Australian, Korean, Japanese, Philippine

and Continental origins.

There are over 1000 guest room or condo suite rentals

available in metropolitan Puerto Galera which is comprised of

about 6 different beach areas within a half hour travel from

each other.

Portofino has its own fresh water swimming pool and a first

class restaurant - bar facility fronting a white sand beach with

the most popular snorkeling in all of Puerto Galera.

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