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