Puerto Galera White Beach

I took advantage of a November holiday to visit Puerto Galera for the first time for a 3-day, 2-night trip. I drove from Manila to Batangas Pier and took a ferry to Puerto Galera. I left Manila at 8am and arrived around 9:40am. It was a very smooth journey with almost no traffic jams. The ferry terminal was pretty clean. I was a little lost as there were quite a few ticket booths, but I managed to buy a ticket to Puerto Galera, paid the terminal fee, and waited to board. I don't remember the exact details, but it was about 700 pesos per person including everything. There were quite a few people and it was crowded, but the ferry I was on had a reserved seat so I was able to sit down without any problems. I enjoyed the boat trip to Puerto Galera, which took about 1 hour and 30 minutes. *If you are a big person, the seats may be a bit cramped. After arriving, I caught a tricycle right in front of the pier (I was able to catch one) and headed to the hotel I had booked in White Beach. It was 250 pesos. This time, I stayed at a very cheap hotel, conveniently located just a 3-minute walk from the beach. There were no amenities or hairdryers, but it was enough to enjoy the outdoors on a trip. The beach was affected by the typhoon in parts, but the restaurant street along the beach had a very nice atmosphere and was fun to walk around. However, there was a lot of pressure from touts, so there were some slightly unpleasant moments there. There is an ATM, but it is often not working, so it is better to carry cash with you. For dinner, I had dinner at Casa Mia, an Italian restaurant that also has brunch in Makati. It's a nice restaurant with a nice atmosphere and delicious food. I spent a relaxing day like this. #trip