ferry ride from the premiere city of Mindanao-Davao. A major destination for both local and international tourists. It has numerous beach resorts with a capacity of a little over a thousand rooms to accommodate visitors all year round. Aside from its beaches, the island also has the world's largest colony of the Geoffroy's Rousette Fruit Bats at the Monfort Cave with an approximate population of 1.8 million.
A ferry boat ride from Davao City will cost you around Php 10.00/head for the two kilometer 15min journey or around Php 300.00 if you bring along your vehicle.
Entrance to the Monfort Bat Cave with the Guinness Book of World Records Certificate awarding this sanctuary as the World's largest colony of Rousette Fruit Bats.
A picturesque sunrise on one of the island city's numerous resorts
Madyaw Beach Resort in Canibad, Samal City
And yet another beautiful sunrise taken on one of the beach side cottages of Madyaw Beach Resort
Care for a boat ride along the island's pristine coastlines? All for only Php 100.00/hour
How about frolicking in Samal's white sand beaches and crystal clear waters!
Not for the faint of heart. Cliff diving!
Not only known for its beaches, the island of Samal also boasts the mystical Hagimit Falls. For just Php 20.00/head, one can enjoy this natural beauty.
Hagimit Falls
Another view of the Hagimit Falls.
For astro photographers, Samal island offers a breath taking view of the heavens
a wonderful journey
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