A famous beach town in the Philippines is Puerto Galera and here are some details about this place.
130 kilometers away from Metro Manila is Puerto Galera and here are some details about this place if it’s your first time traveling there.
The amazing Puerto Galera promises an incredible experience. Before going there, supplying the traveling requirements is a must. People outside the beach town must have confirmed booking registration from licensed accommodations and they must also register online.
Why travel to this place? To experience their amazing culture, discover amazing diving spots, explore the beautiful white sand beaches, and experience fun and amazing activities.
How to get there?
As mentioned above, Galera is 130 kilometers away from Manila. There will be 2 to 3 hours of land transportation to Batangas then 1 hour to 2 hours of ferry ride to Galera.
Take any bus bound for Batangas and it would be better to take one straight to Batangas Pier. From the pier, buy the ferry ticket at Passenger Terminal Building #3.
As of January 2023, below are the schedules of ferries from Batangas Pier to Balatero Pier and vice versa.
Batangas Pier to Balatero Pier
| Name of Ferry | Time of Departure | Est. Time of Arrival |
| MV City of Iloilo, Fastcraft | 06:00 AM | 07:00 AM |
| MV Island Calayan | 07:00 AM | 08:15 AM |
| Montenegro RORO | 08:00 AM | 10:00 AM |
| MV Isla Simara RORO (Weekend Only) | 10:00 AM | 12:00 NN |
| MV City of Iloilo, Fastcraft | 10:00 AM | 11:00 AM |
| MV Island Calayan | 01:00 PM | 02:15 PM |
| MV City of Iloilo, Fastcraft | 02:00 PM | 03:00 PM |
From Balatero Pier to Batangas Pier
| Name of Ferry | Time of Departure | Est. Time of Arrival |
| MV City of Iloilo, Fastcraft | 07:15 AM | 08:15 AM |
| MV Island Calayan | 11:00 AM | 12:15 PM |
| MV City of Iloilo, Fastcraft | 12:00 NN | 01:00 PM |
| MV Isla Simara RORO (Weekend Only) | 01:00 PM | 03:00 PM |
| Montenegro RORO | 02:00 PM | 04:00 PM |
| MV Island Calayan | 03:00 PM | 04:15 PM |
*Take note that these schedules may change without prior notice.
The best time to visit this famous destination is between November to March, the high season for Christmas. Meanwhile, the months of April and May are the peak season.
There are a lot of places to stay in Puerto Galera.
The tourist spots and attractions will also not fail you!
What are the activities you can do here? You may visit historical and cultural sites, enjoy diving, do island hopping,
Meanwhile, last April 2023, many tourists canceled their trip to Galera after the LGU confirmed that the quality of water did not pass the test. This is because of the oil spill which made the water not safe for swimming and other water activities there are not safe.
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