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Coron Island is well known for several Japanese wrecks that sank there during World War II. The wrecks and pleasant rock formations provide for excellent snorkeling and diving opportunities, with underwater visibility extending up to 20 meters. The water is usually calm, with almost no current. The area's maximum depth is around 15 metres.
Sangat Island is the only island resort
offering diving facilities in Coron Bay,
Busuanga, Philippines. The island is close to 12 Japanese
shipwrecks, some located very close to the
beach.
From Manila, the easiest way to get to Sangat
Island is by taking a short internal flight
from the domestic terminal of Manila International Airport to the island of Busuanga.
A representative from Sangat Island Resort
will meet you at Busuanga Airport and then
drive you through the forests of Busuanga
Island to Coron Bay where a private boat will
pick you up and take you on the final leg of
your journey to Sangat Island.
On arrival you
will be able to relax and enjoy a fresh
coconut from one of the many coconut palms
while our staff carry your luggage to your
beachside cottage!
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| Hotels & Resorts on Coron |
Sangat Island Resort
 Sangat Island Reserve
is situated in the northern part of the
Calamian Islands in the province of Palawan,
the Philippines Western-most islands. The
Calamian Islands are known for their pristine
beauty, natural attractions and mystic appeal.
The Calamian Island group is among the most
beautiful regions in the country and ringing
with tiny islands. Sangat Island is 2 km off
the coast of Busuanga close to Barangay
Bintuan, Coron. The major islands in the
Calamian group are Busuanga, Culion and Coron.
Sangat Island is the only island resort
offering diving facilities in Coron Bay
Busuanga Philippines and is near 12 Japanese
shipwrecks, some located very close to the
beach.
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Accommodation: The resort has ten
exclusive, individual cottage-style
accommodations, all based on local
architectural style using local materials. All
cottages offer exquisite views over the beach
and Bay of Coron.
The Beachfront Cottages, come complete with
all amenities and a chance to be lulled to
sleep by the sound of the sea, and Cliffside
Cottages where the guest awakes from sounds
made by the variety of the island's bird life.
The cottages feature two beds, sofas, all
electrical hook-ups, and full tile
Western-style bathrooms including shower
facilities. All of the cottages feature wooden
decks where you can relax in a hammock while
listening to the exquisite songs of tropical
birds in the overhanging palm trees and the
tranquil sound of the waves against the shore.
For the real nature lovers who want the
privacy of their own beach with the most
exotic surrounding, Sangat Island Reserve now
has available for rental a beautiful native
style villa.
The new villa is situated on its own private
beach called "Lambingan" next to Sangat Island
Reserve's resort beach. The only access to
Lambingan is by boat and guests staying there
are provided with their own kayak. The Villa
is built into the natural limestone
formations, which actually enclose the lower
deck except for the entrance leaving a prime
beach view.
The second floor houses the kitchen, adjoining
bedroom and two toilets. This level is walled
by native bamboo woven walls (sawali) and has
a bamboo floor. The adjoining bedroom has a
dresser, built in cabinets, drawers and a VHS
radio for communication with the resort and
surrounding islands.
The top floor or attic room is the master
bedroom and looks out over the sea at one end
and the limestone forest at the other end. The
view is exceptional and is the most amazing
place to wake up to in the morning. This
spacious master bedroom covers the entire top
floor and has a family size bed, dresser,
built in cabinets and drawers, satellite TV
with DVD and a stereo CD player.
The bathroom is also enclosed by limestone
walls and makes the most exotic and spacious
Balinese style bathroom you can imagine.
The Villa has 220V electric supply and is
wired to the resorts generators but also has
alternative solar power. The house has a
natural rock pool under the house, which
provides the water for washing (drinking water
is brought in from another source).
The lower deck is designed for hanging out and
has four comfortable Mexican style hammocks
and hanging tables where one can relax while
admiring the fantastic view of the beach and
surrounding rock formations. The Lambingan
Villa is ideal for families, honeymooners and
wildlife lovers.
Amenities: Sangat Island Reserve's
beachside restaurant offers international
cuisine served buffet style. You will always
be served a combination of fresh seafood
delicacies and meats, vegetables, salads and
fruits. Dani and Winona, the Swiss/Philippine
Chef couple, love to spoil the guests. Their
repertoire of meals ranges from, local
pre-pared fish, lobsters, crabs and calamari
to international favourites such as Thai and
Indian curries, Japanese sashimi, Italian
pastas and good old English fish and chips.
An emphasis on freshness and health are the
objectives of the Chefs. In the bar you can
taste exotic cocktails, international wines or
the famous local San Miguel beer.
Activities: For those wanting to relax,
why not check out the hot springs! These
natural geothermal springs are a short
distance from the Resort. For guests who may
enjoy cruising, guests can cruise on one of
the resorts traditional 'Banca' outrigger
boats, paddle boats, or kayaks. Island
hopping, picnicking and sunset and sunrise
cruising are also available.
The resort also offers extraordinary
opportunities for snorkellers. You can just
swim out to a wonderful snorkelling spot on
the Sangat house reef. Or take a kayak and
paddle 5 Minutes to the coral garden around
the corner. You don’t necessarily have to be a
diver to discover the wrecks of Coron. There
are some wrecks in snorkelling depth.
Sangat Island Reserve offers a premier SCUBA
diving facility. With 11 shipwrecks and a huge
variety of tropical reef dives very close to
the resort, Sangat is the perfect place to
experience the exotic natural environment
above and underwater.
 Click here for local dive details |
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