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Sinandigan Wall is also known as 'nudibranch city'

Down to the dive site: Sinandigan Wall

August 29, 2023

This is a good spot for a mixed-ability group due to the abundant sea life which can be explored at different depths. Here at LLV our commitment to small-group diving…

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Clownfish

The marine life of Puerto Galera: Clownfish

August 29, 2023

Thanks to one of Disney/Pixar’s all-time great animated movies, clownfish have been one of the world’s most recognisable tropical fish for twenty years now. But there is much more to…

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Three species of starfish and a feather star

Marine life of Puerto Galera: Starfish

August 7, 2023

One of the greatest joys of scuba diving is the opportunity to visit what seems to be another world teeming with alien life. Not only do the seas of Puerto…

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The new LLV food cart

Calling all foodies: Introducing the LLV food cart

August 7, 2023

We’re never ones to stand still here at Lalaguna Villas – we’re proud to announce our latest project, a state of the tart food cart serving savoury and sweet crepes…

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Lalaguna Villas - Puerto Galera's premier luxury dive resort

Down to the dive site: Monkey Beach

August 7, 2023

The gentle slope of Monkey Beach hosts to a diverse marine ecosystem, with hard and soft corals providing a home to thousands of crinoids and nudibranches, while above them the…

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Verde Island

Down to the dive site: Verde Island

July 1, 2023

Come with us for a very special journey to the crown jewel of Puerto Galera’s dive sites in the Verde Island Passage Verde Island itself. This is a special trip,…

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The LLV Divers Express

All aboard the Divers Express!

July 1, 2023

Welcome to the the LLV Divers Express! We are delighted to announce we have launched a first-of-its-kind, all-inclusive luxury weekend diving getaway service from Manila. With two days of unlimited…

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Yellow sea cucumbers at Ernie's Point

Down to the dive site: Ernie’s Point

June 25, 2023

Once upon a time a charismatic grouper nicknamed Ernie chose a small cave this beautiful reef wall to call home. Ernie has moved on but the site has kept his…

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One of the talented basket weavers at the Iraya Mangyan Village displaying her wares

Things to do: Mangyan Village

May 27, 2023

Take a short trip by tuktuk or taxi to the Mangyan Village just beyond the outskirts of Puerto Galera. Here Iraya tribal people live in traditional huts using local trees…

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