Located on the northern peninsula of Mindoro Island, Puerto Galera (meaning "port of the galleons") is about 160 km from Manila. Accommodation is cheap and plentiful, and a truly international flavour pervades the many beach-side restaurants. Coupled with the rich diversity of marine life and corals, it's no wonder Puerto Galera is one of the most popular diving destinations in the Philippines.

There's a comprehensive variety of dive sites guaranteed to suit all tastes, and the best thing is, most are only a few minutes away from the beach. There are gentle slopes and shallow coral gardens for novice divers and snorkellers, exciting drift dives along walls and pinnacles for adrenalin seekers, and deep and challenging sites — including a few deep wrecks — suitable for technical divers. The extensive range of sites and training facilities at Puerto Galera makes it a great place to learn recreational and technical diving, as well as achieve professional qualifications.

Although primarily a diving destination, Puerto Galera also has plenty of non-diving attractions. Sporty visitors can explore the jungles by foot or on mountain bikes, or check out the range of watersports including sea kayaking, water-skiing and windsurfing. There's also a nine-hole golf course. Visitors interested in culture can enjoy artifacts dating back to the 9th Century in the Excavation Museum.