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Samal Island Travel Guide: Everything You Must Know for a Perfect Vacation

Located in the heart of the Davao Gulf, Samal Island has always been a favorite tourist destination,
especially for those living in Davao City not just because of its proximity, but because the island is
tranquil, brimming with pristine beaches, and full of life. 

While the Island Garden City of Samal is so popular, it is not overcrowded—making it a perfect
destination to escape the stress brought by work or the busy city life.

Best Samal Resorts to Check Out

Considered as the “largest resort city in the Philippines”, the Island Garden City of Samal is popular for
its amazing resorts that travelers come for. Here are some of the best Samal resorts you must check out
if you want an ultimate vacation:

Pearl Farm Beach ResortCosta Marina ResortKaputian Beach Park ResortChema’s by the SeaIndo Bali
HousePunta Del Sol Beach ResortPrecious Garden Resort SamalLa Vida Hostel

Read on to discover what Samal Island Davao has to offer and how to make the most of your trip!

What to See and Do in Samal Island

Make sure to tick off these things in our Samal Island guide for an amazing trip! This place will not
disappoint you.

How to Go to Samal Island

Samal doesn’t have its own airport so your main jumpoff point is Davao City. but don’t worry, it’s not a
long journey though. Travel time can take about an hour only. 

From Manila, take a flight bound for Davao International Airport or Francisco Bangoy International
Airport. Upon arrival, you will have to take two jeepney rides to reach your preferred port, either Sasa
Wharf or Santa Ana Wharf. Once at the port, take the ferry bound for Samal Island.

Getting Around Samal Island

There are different ways on how to get around in Samal like other tourist spots in the Philippines. These
are through: habal-habal (motorcycle), tricycle, boats, and private vehicles.
Samal is considered as the “largest resort city in the Philippines”. Hence, you’ll find a lot of resorts
ranging from cheap beach resorts in Samal to luxurious. So you don’t have to worry about where to stay
in Samal Island. 

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ARTICLE CRITIQUE

Samal island or the island of green city of samal in Davao del norte, Mindanao is known as the largest
resort city in the Philippines since it's home to more than 30 resort with over 1,000 rooms. Being just
2km away from Davao city via a ferry ride samal island is a top tourist destination for travelers risiting
the capital city of Mindanao. Its blessed with pristine beaches and incredible snorking and diving sites
aside from luxury to budget resorts that make for the ultimate tropical gateaway. The closet airport to
samal island is the Davao international airport to Francisco bangoy international airport. Airlines such as
Philippines airlines, cebu pacific and air asia fly numerous times daily to Davao city from several
Philippines city such as manila, cqgayan de oro, cebu, Bacolod, ilo ilo, tagbilaran. Zamboanga and Clark
pampanga.

Samal was originally called as sama. That was also the ethnic name of the inhabitants living in the island
before. They were ruled by datu taganiyug a native of periaplata. The island was already an establish
community , with regards to trade as it joined at the trading with china. As of Davao city Philippines, at
least 50 resorts in the island garden city of samal in Davao del sur norte will open today after the inter
agency task force (IATF) on the management of emerging infections diseases authorized the re opening
of the island to tourist. Samal island is the quick to go destination of davaoeños beaches and other
attractions often make it a top choice. Those from other cities and provinces will also enjoy all that the
island offers. The samal is the only city in the country that encompasses two entire island hence its
name as the island garden city. The island garden city of samal in the Philippines is a destination of
incrideble beauty featuring stunning white sand beaches, green hills, marine reefs breathtaking natural
scenery and a selection of impressive resorts. Made up of 1 islets samal island is fast becoming one of
the most popular tourist destination in the Philippines and a dream vacation spot.

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 "ANG TOTOONG PAGMAMAHAL AY KAILANGAN NG PANGAKO"

Si Jace Martiniz ay kamakailang nakipaghiwalay sa kanyang nobya na tumagal ng pitong buwan na

pagsasama. May mga bagay na Hindi nangyari na dapat mangyari. Alam niyang iyon ay mangyayari pero
kagaya ng pag-aasawa sinubukan nilang ayusin ang mga bagay na dapat ayusin. Sinubukang itugma ang
kanilang pagkakaiba gayon pa man, Hindi iyon naging sapat. Siguro dahil lunod pa sila sa ideyang 'puppy
love' na dapat ay masaya at kapana-panabik o siguro dahil ang realidad ay Hindi pa sila handa.

Isang araw nag susulat si Jace sa kanyang tala arawan. Ayun sa kanyang isinulat ang pagmamahal ay
Hindi tiyak na pakiramdam na iyong mararamdaman sa Mundo. Isinulat ni Jace na ang pagmamahal ay
buong pusong pag aalaga sa isang tao, alamin ang mga detalye tungkol sa kinila, yung gusto mong maka
sama ang isang tao sa buong araw at ibigay ang kanilang pangangailangan, young alam mong Hindi
kompleto ang iyong araw kung wala siya, young ibabahagi mo ang mga bagay na meron ka, ang iyong
hilig, iyong kwento at ang pinaka importante Hindi iyon isang tabi, Hindi maka sarili. Gustong gusto ni
Jace ang ideyang pagmamahal. 3.A.M na tawagan, mag almusal kasama ang iyong mahal at matamis na
kalokohan. Pero pagka tapos ng lahat napatunayan ni Jace na ang pagmamahal ay Hindi temporary.
Hindi tungkol pag asta na parang bata. Ang matured na pagmamahal ay may dedikasyon at preparation.
Sabi ni Jace na kapag naramdaman mo ito, iyon ang karapat-dapat, ang totoong pagmamahal ay
kailangan ng pangako.

Sa labing apat na taon ni Jace nakaranas na siya ng dalamhati, siyam na letra na nag bigay sa kanya ng
milyong emosyon. Maaring si Jace ay bata pa at inosente pero alam niya ang kanyang gusto. Ang gusto
lang naman ni Jace na mag patayo ng bahay kasama ang kanyang kasintahan. Puting bagay na gawa sa
simento, kahoy na palapag, bintana na pasamano lahat ng pangarap ni Jace ay nag laho sa simpling
pariralang into " Hindi ka sapat para sa akin" simple, maikli pero malinaw, nakaka wasak , walang
kwenta. Ang bahay na gusting buohin ni Jace ay nag laho sa isang iglap.

Sa loob ng labing apat na araw ang pagtulog ni Jace ay parang gising na may matinding kirot sa kanyang
puso na gustong lumabas sa kanyang dibdib. Dalawang linggong pamumuhay sa isang panaginip ang
naranasan ni Jace. Pilit syang humihingi ng sagot sa kanyang mga tanong kahit na alam na niya ang mga
sagot, dahil ayon sa kanya mas madali para sa kanya na tanggapin pag naring niya iyon galing sa kanyang
dating kasintahan Mas madaling ilagay sa tiyan ang sakit at Hindi sa puso.

Lumaki si Jace sa pag iisip na ang pag mamahal ay parang episode sa isang romantikong serye na ito ay
laging kabighani puno ng pag iibigan. Isa si Jace sa mga self admitted hopeless romantics na
naniniwalang lahat ay possible Basta may pag mamahal pero nong nag tagal nakita ni Jace ang kanyang
magulang na nag aaway, ang mga kaibigan ay labas masok sa isang relasyon at sa mga Hindi mabilang na
dalamhati.
Napagtanto ni Jace na ang mga bagay ay Hindi magandang tingnan pag Hindi kumukupas katulad ng sun-
drenched photograph.