Mile-Long Dive Spot is located at the east coast of Samal Island. It is a part of Samal Island that faces Davao Gulf somewhere to the Compostela Valley where in there is a strong current of the water.Generally, the water current of Mile-Long is calm, however it tends to become stronger depending on the season. This is the dive site that is ideal for the advanced divers. This dive spot in Davao Gulf offer a thrilling diving experience. Mile.Long Dive Spot is considered to be a chanllenging one if the water current is strong.

Dela Paz Corner Dive Spot is located just between the Talicud Island and Samal Island at the southwest coastline of Samal. Talicud Island having oficial name "IGACUS" Island Garden City of Samal is considered as one of the famous diving spot in Philippines. Must divers scurry to this dive site to catch the mesmerizing view of the deep water that cannot be found anywhere in the Philippines. The site is approximately 20 meters down and its protected by the two islands making the current very still and stable. It is best to go diving at this site during the night since the deep sea creatures roam around the coral beds.

The Island Garden City of Samal (IGACOS) in Davao, together with the Department of Tourism (DOT) Region XI, and the private sector-led Samal Island Tourism Council launched recently the Visit Samal 2011 campaign at the Holiday Ocean View Resort.

The local government, led by Mayor Aniano Antalan, has declared the months of March, April and May as Visit Samal Island months. The main objective of this is to increase visitors to the island during summer. Through a “Visit Samal Island Passport,” visitors may enjoy value-added promotions for the duration of the season from 28 resorts that are participating.

The Bat Sanctuary is located in Babak District of Island Garden City of Samal. The Bat Sanctuary is also called as The Bat Kingdom Cave. Fortunately, the area has become a sanctuary thanks to Ms. Norma Monfort who owns the land, and Guinness Book of World Records recognized it as the largest for any colony of Geoffrey’s Rousette Fruit Bats. A vacation in Davao is incomplete without a visit to the bat caves in Samal Island. The Bat Sanctuary of Samal Island is among the top 5 tourist spots in Davao Philippines because it offers tourists a one-of-a-kind experience as they observe bats in their natural habitat. Visitors can widen their understanding of these nocturnal creatures by joining youth activities and bat education programs in the Bat Sanctuary. Drop by this tourist spot and see how you can help promote bat conservation.
It is best to visit before sunset.

Isla Reta is a cozy small resort located at Talicud Island in Samal having the official name of "IGACOS" Island Garden City of Samal. Just like the other beaches of the Samal Group of Island, Isla Reta Beach Resort is a promise of white and pristine crystal blue waters. Isla Reta is the next best resort to Paradise Island in Samal. It is a 30 minutes "bangka" ride away from the coast of Davao City. It is a good place to relax and enjoy.

Paradise Island and Beach Resort located in Caliclic, Babak, Island Garden of Samal, Davao del Norte, Philippines. The Paradise Island and Beach Resort is one of the favorites among locals and foreign visitors. It is definitely the most famous beach resort in Davao. You need to ride a ferry boat to reach the Paradise Island. Just a 10 to 15 minutes boat ride from downtown Davao, the resort provides an escape from the hustle and bustle of the metropolis.

The Buenavista Island is an exclusive four hectare first class white sand private resort in Samal, Davao, Philippines, thriving with lush tropical vegetation and numerous palm trees. Buenavista Island is most renowned as a first class, private island resort, locally called "Ligid Island". A small island of Buenavista, part of the cluster islands of Samal, Davao del Norte, accents the blue sky and water of Davao Gulf area.

The Buenavista Island is an exclusive four hectare first class white sand private resort in Samal, Davao, Philippines, thriving with lush tropical vegetation and numerous palm trees. Buenavista Island is most renowned as a first class, private island resort, locally called "Ligid Island". A small island of Buenavista, part of the cluster islands of Samal, Davao del Norte, accents the blue sky and water of Davao Gulf area.
A white sandy beach, as well as crystal clear waters of the Davao Gulf. Several meters from the beach, you will find beautiful coral reefs and abundant marine life–making Buenavista a remarkable diving destination as well.
Here, you can enjoy the utmost privacy because this luxury beach resort is only rented out as a whole to one group at a given time. That means YOU OWN THE ISLAND for the period that you booked.You will enjoy the whole island and you get to choose whom to enjoy it with, because it is yours exclusively. There’s just you and our courteous staff, who are at your back and call to give you personalized service.

"Bluejaz Resort and Waterpark is located at Samal Island, Davao and is the premier location for vacation, relaxation and family fun in the southern portion of the Philippine islands. It offers a haven for relaxation away from the hustle and bustle of Davao City. A premier destination in Samal Island Davao Philippines, the resort offers fun and excitement with lots of adventure to business and leisure tourist travelers."

Kapalai Island Resort or more correctly Sipadan-Kaplai Dive resort in Sabah Malaysia although it is part of Borneo is only a short distance by boat from the islands of Sipadam and Mabul. Having said all that it is another world altogether. Kapalai Island Resort actually sits on stilts on the shallow sandbanks of the Ligitan Reefs. It is not attached to any land whatsoever although over a mile of powdery white sand appears at low tide for sunbathing. The architects who d...