Sangat Island Dive Resort

Sangat Island Dive Resort 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.

The Calamian Islands are the habitat of numerous unique species of terrestrial and marine flora and fauna which are endemic only to these islands. It`s vast Dipterocarp forests are home to the endangered Tarbon bird, Palawan Hornbill, talking mynahs, the Palawan Peacock pheasant, the Philippine cockatoo and the diminutive Calamian deer, among others. Calauit Island in northern Busuanga, established as a private refuge ground for imported animal species from Africa and indigenous animals, adds to the already rich diversity of the regions life-forms.

Sangat Island is one of the few limestone islands in the Calamian group and is quite unique because it not only offers outstanding white beaches it also has mangroves, hot springs and dense jungle forest providing the perfect environment to an array of marine life, fauna and flora that cannot be found in other parts of the Calamian Islands.

Known as the last frontier of the Philippines, this sobriquet has instigated the government to take up measures that are designed to ensure the proper natural resource utilization and encourage a stronger private sector and mass-based participation in environmental concerns. This character is much sought after by the eco-tourists considering the continuing environmental degradation of the western world.