Samal Beaches

By Beau Genesis G Baslao

Paradise Island

This island resort is definitely not named "paradise" for nothing. It features a long stretch of white sand which also happens to be the cleanest and finest in the island. The thrill for adventure can be satiated with the resort's various water sports such as jet skiing, scuba diving, kayaking, windsurfing and aquacycling. There are also other fun things to do without even touching the waters such as volleyball, badminton, billiards, table tennis, and a playground park for children. To complete the ecotourism paradise, they also have an aviary where animal lovers and non-animal lovers alike can view a wide variety of birds.

Pearl Farm Beach Resort

Perhaps the most popular destination spot in Samal is Pearl Farm Beach Resort. This vacation place features white sand beach and crystal clear waters ensuring any beach-goers spend is worth every penny. As its name suggest, this beach getaway used to be a cultivation farm for south sea pearls and has now matured to become a magnificent and luxurious retreat destination.

BlueJaz Beach Resort and Water Park

Another luxurious beach resort is the BlueJaz Beach Resort and Water Park. It boasts as a 3-star world-class resort with various facilities to fit any traveler's need. Complete with three white beaches, eight adult water slides, four swimming pools, and a spa, BlueJaz is sure to fulfill any beach-goer's dream. When the need for diving beckons, worry not for nearby is Davao's top snorkeling and diving destination.

Maxima Aqua Fun

Probably one of the many beach resorts with the most comprehensive adventurous activities is Maxima Aqua Fun. They offer the usual but inexpensive fun filled water sports such as diving, snorkeling, parasailing, kayaking, jet skiing and banana boat rides. But what sets this tourist spot different from other resorts is it is massive giant slides that are sure to feed the thrill of an extreme plunge. They also have the so called Canopy Walk, an exciting activity of getting to cross between trees using safe hanging bridges.

Buenavista Island Resort

For a more private vacation, Buenavista Island Resort is the perfect beach rendezvous. You can never have hassles regarding outsiders ruining your holiday in this exclusive island paradise. This vacation island has a "rent one group at a time" policy which means you basically own the island for a day. You can also get to enjoy diving activities and find awesome coral reef formation along with colorful marine life.

Canibad Beach

Untouched by commercialization, Canibad Beach is another option if you want to enjoy nature at its finest. What this virgin beach lacks in luxurious accommodation and amenities surely makes up for its simplicity and natural beauty. You are sure to capture precious memories with its painting-like view of white sand beach and blue waters. Plus, you get to experience a fun downhill walk in order to arrive at its cove