The second largest island of the Philippine archipelago is the picturesque Mindanao. This is the southernmost of the major islands, it is markedly different from the rest of the land of Philippine land and natural conditions, and culture. The influence of civilization here is by no means less than in other regions, and the population of the island is a large number of ethnic groups, whose religion is Islam.
The island has a complex configuration. A lot of bays, bays and peninsulas extending far into the sea, makes the coastline picturesque and diverse. The island is washed by four seas: Mindanao in the north, Filipino in the east, Sulawesi in the south and Sulu in the west. Most of the objects that are interesting to tourists are along the north and east coast of the island.
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How to get there
The presence in Davao International Airport of them. Francisco Bangoi makes the road to this fantastically beautiful island if not simple, then, in any case, not at all exotic, it is quite right to choose the duration of the connections. Time in flight from Manila to Davao 1 hour 50 minutes
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Climate
Predominantly on the island the climate is subequatorial, muzon, and in the south - equatorial. During the year, the temperature is within 25-28 degrees, precipitation falls from 1000 to 2000 mm per year in the plains, and in the mountains it is much larger, up to 4000 mm. The rainy season on the island has a place from December to February.
Safety
Unique tropical nature combined with developed tourist infrastructure, a lot of attractions make the rest of Mindanao rich, interesting and pleasant . Nevertheless, there is an island on the island areas that tourists are not recommended to visit due to political instability and the possible activation of the actions of militants of the Islamic Front for the Liberation of Moro . However, there are limitations and less ghostly, but more prosaic: water from under the crane you can not eat seafood, you can eat seafood only after heat treatment, and milk dishes should be cooked only from pasteurized milk. . In general, the exotic is not jested .
Beaches
The main attraction of the island are its beaches covered with black volcanic sand. The best are in the area of the city of Davao, in the resort of Samay. The combination of almost black sand with bright blue colors of the sea makes the panorama of the beaches fantastic. To find something similar is impossible
Entertainment, excursions and attractions Mindanao
Near the capital of Davao is the highest mountain on the island, Apo , and at the foot of it is the National Park. Its area is about 77 thousand hectares, it is an appreciable part of the area of the whole country. The purpose of the park is to preserve the various landscapes of the Philippines and the Apo volcanic massif, which is included in the list of the UN World Heritage.
Often tourists are interested in visiting a farm where these eagles are bred, and lovers of extreme tourism can join the group that climbs this volcano. It lasts usually 4 days, for people in good physical shape does not present a special problem.
On the northern coast of Mindanao there is a city in which, despite the seismic activity of the region, there are practically no earthquakes. It's about Cagayan de Oro. In the city itself - a lot of architectural and historical attractions, and in the vicinity - fashionable resorts. It is worth paying special attention to the island of Kamigin, famous for its beautiful ivory beaches, a large number of healing springs and a high level of service in hotels
Davao - the capital of the island
The capital of the island, its gate, is the city of Davao, and, in addition, fast-growing and dynamically developing cities in Asia.
Davao is famous for a huge vegetable and fruit market, that's why he is called "fruit capital" of the country. Try and costs mangosteen, and mango, and pineapple, and rambutans, and durians. Only bananas here are sold 126 species!
infrastructure, including tourism in the city is well developed, however, it does not eliminate the pedestrian zone from the hustle and bustle, and roadway - from the traffic jams. This is Asia. The most well known attractions such as the Cathedral of St. Peter, daoistsky temple, orchid farm, mall Aldevinko.
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On the southern tip of the peninsula of Zamboanga is the same city . Very nice, Pestryaev ancient mosques and churches, with beautiful parks and gardens to walk in that among the exotic plants You can spend hours . For example, the park Pasonanka famous because on its territory there are about 600 species of orchids, Boulevard Kava-Kava attracts lovers of walks by the sea and jogging in the garden of Maria Clara Llobregat usual many kinds of tropical butterflies the most fantastic colors . The most famous beach is considered Bolong and the beach on the island of Grande de Santa Cruz . in the vicinity of the town is the 28 resorts, including the islands of Basilan and Santa Cruz . Photo Mindanao (7)