The Buenavista Island in Samal

The Buenavista Island is an exclusive four hectare first class white sand private resort in Samal, Davao, Philippines, thriving with lush tropical vegetation and numerous palm trees. Buenavista Island is most renowned as a first class, private island resort, locally called "Ligid Island". A small island of Buenavista, part of the cluster islands of Samal, Davao del Norte, accents the blue sky and water of  Davao Gulf area.
A white sandy beach, as well as crystal clear waters of the Davao Gulf. Several meters from the beach, you will find beautiful coral reefs and abundant marine life–making Buenavista a remarkable diving destination as well.
Here, you can enjoy the utmost privacy because this luxury beach resort is only rented out as a whole to one group at a given time. That means YOU OWN THE ISLAND for the period that you booked.You will enjoy the whole island and you get to choose whom to enjoy it with, because it is yours exclusively. There’s just you and our courteous staff, who are at your back and call to give you personalized service.
All you have to do is relax, enjoy, do anything (or nothing at all) in the comfort of your private island getaway.
A tropical getaway for those who prefers to separate themselves from the crowd.  
The Island Buenavista enjoys tropical weather--a mild, pleasant climate all year round. There is no pronounced wet or dry season.
A white sandy beach, as well as crystal clear waters of the Davao Gulf, envelops this four-hectare paradise. Several meters from the beach, you will find beautiful coral reefs and abundant marine life–making Buenavista a remarkable diving destination as well.
The coolest months are from November to February with an average temperature of 25°C (77°F). During the peak summer months from March to May, temperatures average 28°C (82.4°F) but may rise as high as 32°C (89.6°F).

Mile-Long Dive Spot in Samal Island

Mile-Long Dive Spot is located at the east coast of Samal Island. It is a part of Samal Island that faces Davao Gulf somewhere to the Compostela Valley where in there is a strong current of the water.Generally, the water current of Mile-Long is calm, however it tends to become stronger depending on the season. This is the dive site that is ideal for the advanced divers. This dive spot in Davao Gulf offer a thrilling diving experience. Mile.Long Dive Spot is considered to be a chanllenging one if the water current is strong. Mile-Long basically shoecases slopes of the colorful coral reefs and tropical fishes roaming around the area. It is also home to a lot of anemones where butterfly fishes, shrimps and anthias lives. Most divers says that Mile-Long Dive Spot is an unspoiled marine beauty that includes sightings life under the sea.
 In this area, you may see ribbon eels venturing a peek from their concealments under rocks or a coral nook, or flounders camouflaging under the sandy sea floor. The marine life at Mile-Long dive site is quite colorful with the proliferation of diverse nudibranches and pleurobranches.