Think of opening the door to a piece of heaven where the waves and sand are turquoise, where the horizon is so broad as to be nearly caressable; and this is what you are going to experience when you first go there, a kind greeting of explore before you. It is the tranquilly of the sea, sweeping scent of fresh coconut trees, which makes the atmosphere of forgetting troubles and calming down of heart in a kind of contemplatory state. With the sun rising up higher, the coast is shimmering with scattered jewels, and you will be irresistibly tempted to wander into obscure recesses and some of the lagoons and gullies that belong to the little treasures of the natives. The scenic beauty is complemented with clear warm waters which are ideal to snorkel in to have a view of a beautiful underwater world that is full of colourful fish and beautiful coral reefs. The sky in the night transforms into a sky-screen of stars and the faint light of the lanterns of the neighbouring villages is the sprinkling of magic, making each evening an intimate feast of the marvels of nature. All these dramatic experiences make holidays to Dinagat Islands a memorable vow of excitement, rejuvenation and memorable experiences which will last long even after you get back home. Capital: San Jose is the capital of Dinagat Islands province, Caraga region International airport: Surigao Airport, then boat crossing to the islands, getting there Currency: Philippine Peso (PHP) Time zone: UTC+8 (Philippine Standard Time) Driving side: Right side Main electricity: 220 volts, 60 Hz Official languages: Filipino and English; Surigaonon, Cebuano are spoken here naturally Major religion: Mostly Roman Catholic, like Mindanao areas typically are
The holidays to Dinagat islands boast of crystal-clear lagoons, dramatic cliffs and tropical forests, which merge beautifully to form a diverse landscape, which is appealing to hikers, divers as well as photographers. Visitors are able to discover the rainbow of sea life when they take guided snorkelling tours of an underwater mosaic of coral gardens, tropical fish, and even in some cases, graceful sea turtles drifting along. Fresh catches of the day are available in the local fisherman market and the aroma of freshly grilled seafood lingers in the air providing a sensual feast of the culinary tradition of the island. The cultural experiences are numerous, as one can watch traditional dance performances in the evenings, as well as get acquainted with local people sharing the history of the island. Although eco-tourism activities are also present on the islands, they focus more on conservation and guests can be educated about sea turtle nesting programmes and forest restoration projects that sustain the biodiversity. To the travellers, a one-stop shopping experience is provided with the booking of the world pinoy flights, which makes the journey across the mainland to the cosy ports in the island fast and enjoyable.
