https://dumagueteinfo.com/around-dumaguete/ Recent content in Around-dumaguete on DumagueteInfo Hugo -- gohugo.io en-us https://dumagueteinfo.com/around-dumaguete/apo-island/apo-island-an-overview/ Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000 https://dumagueteinfo.com/around-dumaguete/apo-island/apo-island-an-overview/ An Overview | Dumaguete Info Apo Island is one of the smallest volcanic islands in the Philippines. All of a mere 72 hectares, the island is home to some 700 people who rely on fishing as their main source of income. The island has one elementary school, two restaurants, one general merchandise store and a small church. The two resorts provide accommodation for divers and tourists who come to check the exquisite marine flora and fauna which the island is very well known for. https://dumagueteinfo.com/around-dumaguete/negros-oriental/ Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000 https://dumagueteinfo.com/around-dumaguete/negros-oriental/ An Overview | Dumaguete Info Negros Oriental is made up of 20 municipalities and 5 cities. Divided into three congressional districts for purposes of legislative presentation, each district is headed by a Congressman to speak for them at the Philippine House of Representatives. Under the first district are the towns of Canlaon, Vallehermoso, Guihulngan, La Libertad, Jimalalud, Tayasan, Ayungon, Bindoy, Manjuyod. Meanwhile the second district is comprised of Amlan, Bais, Mabinay, Pamplona, San Jose, Sibulan, Tanjay. https://dumagueteinfo.com/around-dumaguete/apo-island/apo-island-beach-resort/ Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000 https://dumagueteinfo.com/around-dumaguete/apo-island/apo-island-beach-resort/ Apo Island Beach Resort | Dumaguete Info The very first thing you notice upon approaching the island is this two story building with a distinct Filipino design. Formerly known as the Kan-Upe Cove Resort, the Apo Island Beach Resort claims 1.5 hectares of cunspoilt coral sand. The resort is built on a cove facing two big rock formations on each side of the u shaped cove. Because the islands terrain is rather rugged, one has to scramble over some boulders to be able to reach the resort. https://dumagueteinfo.com/around-dumaguete/apo-island/ Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000 https://dumagueteinfo.com/around-dumaguete/apo-island/ Apo Island | Dumaguete Info Apo Island is considered to be part of the jurisdiction of the town of Dauin in Negros Oriental. Its pride is its fantastic rock formations scattered over the terrain, a protected marine reserve, magnificent white sands and a relatively untouched endowment of natural marine resources – 650 documented fish species and 400 kinds of corals. Apo Island is one of the top ten dive sites in the country and around the world. https://dumagueteinfo.com/around-dumaguete/apo-island/dive-sites-at-apo-island/ Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000 https://dumagueteinfo.com/around-dumaguete/apo-island/dive-sites-at-apo-island/ Dive Sites | Dumaguete Info Diving in Apo Island If you are on your way to a diving activity in Negros Oriental, then include a trip to Apo Island in your itinerary. It is situated about six kilometers off the southeastern shores of Negros Island and south of Dumaguete City. It can also be reached by boat from Silliman Beach. Apo Island boasts of a wide array of dive sites to choose from. https://dumagueteinfo.com/around-dumaguete/siquijor-island/dumaguete-dive-sites-near-siquijor-island/ Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000 https://dumagueteinfo.com/around-dumaguete/siquijor-island/dumaguete-dive-sites-near-siquijor-island/ Dive Sites | Dumaguete Info About an hour boat ride from the shores of Dumaguete, four interesting dive sites can be found. These are The Sanctuary, Maite Point, The Sunken Island, and Paliton Wall. All of these dive sites are within the territorial jurisdiction of the Siquijor Island. The Sanctuary is a dive site that contains a large garden of various corals. Fishing is not allowed in the dive site. https://dumagueteinfo.com/around-dumaguete/negros-oriental-sightseeing/ Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000 https://dumagueteinfo.com/around-dumaguete/negros-oriental-sightseeing/ Negros Oriental | Dumaguete Info Negros Oriental has a lot of historical and otherwise interesting sites to visit both as a tourist and as an local. so sightseeing in Negros Oriental is quite interesting whether you are interested in nature or history. I am more interested in nature myself and Negros Oriental has not disappointed me in that regard. My favorite tourist spots / tourist things to do in Negros Oriental are probably whale and dolphin watching in Bais and snorkeling in Apo Island Marine Sanctuary.