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 Ponderosa Golf and Country Club is just an hour from El Galleon Resort. Ask our front desk to book you in on a ride to the mountain area of Ponderosa just 450m., above sea level. Ponderosa is a 9-hole golf course that offers one of the most breath taking views anywhere in Puerto Galera. If you're not a golfer then go for the view. You can get cold drinks and food at the Ponderosa clubhouse and have a chance to meet Tony and Evelyn, the pioneers of Ponderosa. Look out for Tony he plays a mean game of golf and may just take you up on a challenge for a small wager if you're game! Strongly recommended and very good afternoon out. |
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 Now we're talking adventure! The island of Mindoro is very large and you can literally get lost on this big island. There are many trails you can take but be aware some of the local people find it hard to accept motorbikes being driven through their front land and it's very hard to tell just where their front land is! So try and stay on the roads. There are plenty of dirt roads and we're more than happy to draw maps and give suggestions on where to go. If it's beaches or the mountains, we can put you on the right trail.
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If you're feeling fit and need to work off some of that energy we can suggest mountain bikes. The island of Mindoro is very hilly and you need to know what you're doing. There are places you can really test your ability and strength when biking around Puerto Galera. It's a good way to see the area.
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If it's snorkelling you like, you have come to the right place! Puerto Galera has some of the best snorkelling due to the mangrove areas inside Puerto Galera bay itself. The currents are one thing you need to be aware of. Puerto Galera has a two to two and half meter tidal system that can cause the water to run as fast as 6 knots, and that is fast! Always ask an instructor or Divemaster on how fast the currents are running, and where you should enter and exit the water when snorkelling. Don't be put off by these currents because there are long periods of the day when there is no current. The coral life is one of the main reasons people come to Puerto Galera and you should not leave without seeing them first hand. Ask our front desk for assistance when hiring snorkelling equipment. |
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OK. I know it's for the kids! Well, if you have a child like streak left in you, and like excitement and adrenalin rushing through your veins then this may just be what you need. It has been said, paint-ball is something I thought I would never do. But now I have done it, I will be doing it again!
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The Puerto Galera HHH gets together every Sunday afternoon at Captain Gregg's bar in Sabang. The HHH are a group of runners that like to drink and have fun. It's a family affair, so they say! And it's one hell of a way to see Puerto Galera. Some of the runs (or walks) take you to places that as a tourist you would never discover. The run works like this. There is a Hare, Thats someone who sets the run with chalk and paper. The Hares will set two courses, one for the runners, and one for the walkers. So if you're not up for a run you can walk a course that will be shorter than the runner's course and end up at the "On" On". The On On is a place that is picked by the Hares that could be anyplace like, a pub, a scenic clearing in a field, a beach or a hilltop. At the On On the Grand Master will call people that are on their first run (walk) to come forward and introduce themselves. Then you will be given an orientation to the HHH! |
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The PGYC is located in the bay of Puerto GaIera. To get there, take a boat from El Galleon to the town of Puerto Galera. From there, take the Yacht Club boat to the PGYC pier, which is two minutes away from the town pier. The Club offers a nice and quiet place for people to eat, drink and meet new friends. If you're looking for the opportunity to sail, you just might be able to, depending on who is available at the time your there. The PGYC has its local regattas so please don't hesitate to ask the management about the up coming races and fun events. You can call the club at 043-4420136 |
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