The Private rental Beach Villa sits in its own palm grove, bounded at the front by a secluded beach. The residence is fully equipped with en suite bathrooms, Air conditioning, a contemporary kitchen, large open plan lounge, dining room and two storey entry hall. The floors are tiled throughout with cool ceramics and marble. A TV and DVD player are available for pre-school children, if they have any favourite films or cartoons please feel free to use the multi-region equipment.
A Patio and Sun Lounge area provide the perfect setting for morning coffee and as the day dissolves into sunset, perfect for cocktails as the blood red sky bleeds into the ocean. There are two tables and eight comfortable chairs on the patio. There is usually, god willing, a fabulous sunset every evening.
Hammocking can be a great way to relax and relieve stress although you should try not to hog the hammocks as there are sure to be others in your party waiting to chill to the swing of the night breeze.
A Volleyball court and Badminton court are available on site, as is a hammock, Boules area and BBQ pit. BBQ’s are usually lit using coconut fibres and shells and add the perfect flavour to fish, steaks, lobsters and prawns. Assistance with the BBQ is available if required.
Surfing, the private beach villa is only a short distance from the famous Philippine National surfing beach at ABCD Calicoan, the Philippine National surfing championships are held every October and the opportunity for breathtaking surfing or simply fantastic surfing photographs along the Calicoan coastline is limitless depending on individual photographic ability.
Swimming and Bathing, The creek between Calicoan and Sulangan provides the perfect spot for swimming in the crystal clear, warm water, which will beckon you in on every occasion. The creek seperates the island of Sulangan from Calicoan island and joins the Pacific to Leyte Bay, it is always clean and refreshing.
Snorkelling for beginners is very pleasant in the creek but with younger children, check the direction and strength of the slight current first. Swimmers can snorkel anywhere on the reef at the tip of the sand bar where coral heads, and multi coloured fish are in abundance. Try a canoe trip around the nearby island of Kandalom for some exceptional, untouched snorkelling areas.
Scuba Diving There are some excellent sites in the locality for scuba diving although divers should be trained to an international standard PADI, BSAC, and prepared to travel to the venues.
Fishing is available in the creek between calicoan and Sulangan for small fish, perfect for the kids who can use small nets. The reef provides plenty of fish for the casual fisherman but for the enthusiast, a boat can be rented with a pilot and tuna fishing is available (see photo in NEWS section 100kg Tuna) The waters are perfect for all types of fish including shrimps, prawns and the finest lobsters ever seen. Full details will be supplied on application.
Space Floating On a crystal clear, dark, cloudless night go to the beach in swim wear and try not to look up into the night sky. Walk out into the sea until about knee deep in the warm Pacific. Sit down carefully on a clear sandy area, look to the horizon and close your eyes. Lean back until your body is floating comfortably anchored only by your heels, keep those eyes closed tight. Relax, steady your position and when comfortable, count to twenty slowly and then open your eyes. No further explanations will ever be necessary.
Can also be achieved on the beach but not quite as mystical.
Karaoke The local villagers love to sing and welcome any guests into the Karaoke huts. Have a beer, go to the karaoke and have a good laugh with the locals, make sure you take part it’s a great way to meet your village hosts, once your inhibitions are gone the perfect holiday starts and you become a member of the village.
Beachcombing- See also Samulan beach in tours, being only 600 miles west of the Challenger deep the deepest ocean in the world and the Marianos Trench the tide is always throwing up unusual objects and shells onto Calicoan and Sulangan Islands by the million – enjoy.
Photography / Filming There are no superlatives to describe the sunsets and views, wildlife, general scenery, habitats and tour possibilities for photographs. If a picture paints a thousand words the internet will never be large enough to incorporate the words to describe this paradise on earth, just make sure you have enough film and/or batteries to cope with demand.
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