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Davao
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Davao is known to be bounteous with natural attractions
in its countryside. Beautifully landscaped resorts, botanical gardens
and weekend retreats attract not only locals but as well as tourists
who want to experience the natural wonders of Davao.
 Malagos
Garden Resort (Malagos, Baguio District)
is a sprawling hideaway in a garden setting, showcasing
Davao’s famed orchids, tropical plants and fruit trees. It
also has a butterfly sanctuary, fishpond, camping area, horse back
riding, swimming pool, restaurant, adventure playground, convention
facilities, a bird park and environmental conservation center.
 Nestled
at the foot of Mt. Talomo, Eden Mountain Resort (Eden-Bayabas, Toril)
is another favorite nature destination. At 2,630
feet above sea level, the resort boasts of cool climate all-year
round. The nature resort has a variety of accommodations, multi-function
hall, restaurant, playground and swimming pool overlooking the city.
The area is towered by pine and fruit-bearing trees that provide
cool mountain breeze and a spectacular view of the city and the
gulf.
 Loleng’s
Mountain Spring Resort (Eden-Bayabas, Toril)
is another resort that commands a dramatic vista
of metropolitan Davao. Blessed with a cool climate, the resort has
accommodation, convention and sports facilities. They also have
a vast playground, chapel, restaurant and a free-flowing swimming
pool.
 Crocodile
Park (Diversion Road, Ma-a)
is where one can find the country’s largest
known crocodile – at 18 feet - aptly named Pangil (fang).
This 5.4 hectare mini-zoo houses mindorensis and porosus crocodiles
species as well as mini-zoo with wild cats, python, turtles, monitor
lizard, monkeys and various kinds of birds.
Leisure Island
As Davao is the gateway to Southern Mindanao,
it is also the portal to the Island Garden City of Samal across
the gulf. For the sea, sand and sun worshippers, a 10-minute motorized
outrigger ride is all it takes to enjoy the island’s row of
immaculate white sand beaches and numerous dive and snorkeling sites.
Davao Gulf is indeed an amazing marine world pulsating
with an enchanting and colorful aquatic life. Its natural resources
have not gone unprotected as fishes and corals riot in colors, frolicking
in a kaleidoscope playground. The island is also a favorite eco-adventure
site.
Island resorts such as Paradise Island Beach Resort,
Costa Marina and Samal Beach Park in Peñaplata area, Pearl
Farm Beach Resort and Tambang Beach in Kaputian area, Isla Reta
and Pacific Little Secret in Talikud Island and Buenavista Island
in Ligid Island provide guests all the creature comforts for that
perfect vacation.
Mainland Davao has also a string of beach resorts
along Matina, Talomo and Toril. Resorts, such as Seagull Beach Resort
(Punta Dumalag), Felis Beach Resort (Punta Dumalag), Villa Victoria
(Talomo), Vales Beach Resort (Toril), and High Ponds (Toril) as
well as numerous seaside restaurants which can be found along the
waterfront.
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