Samal Island (Mindanao, Philippines)

Samal Island, for those who prefer a more quiet island life

Bangka is the name for boat in Tagalog. I found this beautiful boat on Samal Island which is one of those incredible islands found just outside the city of Davao. Samal Island is easily accessible from Davao by ferry and offers a wide variety of nice activities from the most obvious, swimming and snorkeling to hiking in the forrest. The infrastructure for the tourists is well developed for those who prefer a more quiet island life than what Davao has to offer. 

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Here you are overlooking the strait between Samal Island and Talikud Island in the horizon.

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