Wednesday, November 23, 2011

PEARL FARM BEACH IN DAVAO CITY


The Pearl Farm Resort lies in a secluded island off the coast of Davao city.




This 11-hectare spread was once a pearl farm, where thousands of white-lipped
oysters, transported from the Sulu Sea, were cultivated for their pink, white
and gold pearls. Today, the resort beckons with the promise of a relaxing
private retreat, under the care of our friendly, charming staff.  The resort's
Samal Houses are patterned after the stilt houses of seafaring Samal tribes of
the Sulu archipelago. By day, schools of tiny fish frolic between the sturdy
poles that support the houses.




At night, the sound of the waves are a soothing aid to slumber. A jar of water
and a coconut shell dipper are placed near the entrance to each house so that
guests may wash away the sand after a day of barefooting on the beach. In
local custom, this gesture is also symbolic of a cleansing of the spirit.
The waters of this island resort are inviting. Crystal clear waves lap gently
on the shore and the calm surface of the rock pool washes over the edge into
the sea below.




Jetskiing, hobie cat sailing, scuba diving; an exciting variety of activity awaits
the water sports enthusiast. There is also a fish pond stocked with rare
aquatic species like the pawikan (marine turtle) and the giant taklobo clams.





For drier pursuits, there are two tennis courts set amidst lush tropical foliage.
For exhilirating days in the Davao Gulf, sail over the calm seas on a hobie
cate, or take a banca to explore the dazzling coral gardens. Within these
waters can be found the different colorful marine life species of the whole
Indo-Pacific region. The vast unexplored depths offer ample opportunities for
world-class scuba diving and underwater photography, either for the
enthusiastic beginner or the expert diver.


Source:  travelsmart.net

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