3 Samal Festivals You Should Experience

The Island Garden City of Samal has the perfect location for a quiet retreat by the sea. A stay at Hof Gorei Beach Resort, for example, will end a day with a satisfying dip in the infinity pool while being bathed by the golden sunset. Snorkeling and diving are also popular activities in the island with many resorts renting out equipment to those who want to see the rich seascape. Indeed, summer is the best time to head to the island and enjoy its natural wonders. But if you're not one for in-season celebrations of the sun and sand, you can choose to head to Samal Island on choice dates where the whole community is in a joyous celebration.

Here are 3 festivals in Samal that will not only relax you but introduce you to a rich culture that maintains strong ties with its environment despite the development brought about by tourism.