Activities in Davao City

Beach Volleyball is a sport played on nearly every popular beach in the world and here in the Philippines it’s equally so. It’s a great way to meet the locals and fellow travellers alike. Join in on the action, you are sure to have fun.

Boating can be done along much of Davao’s coast. There are many types of craft to choose from such as speedboats, fishing boats, local craft, hobie cat sailing, row boats for children, banana boats, sea kayaks and wave-runners (jet skis).

Climbing To get to the top of Mount Apo takes about four days. There are many trails so climbers often ascend and descend through different routes to see more of the place. Before climbing, contact the Department of Tourism Office in Magsaysay Park Complex, Davao, telephone: (82) 221-0070/221-6955 or the Mt. Apo Climbers Association of Davao City c/o The House of Lord Anthony San Pedro St. Davao City. Telephone: 62062/78247 where tents, camping, gear, provisions and guides are available. The Davao Tourism Office also organizes Holy Week climbs called "Conquer Mt. Apo" and group ascents in October called "Octotrek" where large numbers of climbers join in.

Fishing Game fishing action can be found at Cape San Agustin where marlin and tuna abound. This is a great sport and it is requested that to conserve the marine fish caught, that you use the internationally preferred, tag and release system, when fishing.

There are several fishing clubs in the Philippines: Silver Jack Anglers Club, Philippine Sportfishing Club, Cavite Angler’s Club, Angeles City Fishing Club, BASS Philippines and Montemar Fishing Club. The umbrella organization is the Philippine Game Fishing Association (PGFA), founded in 1940 to promote sport fishing and marine conservation in the archipelago. PGFA is affiliated with the International Game Fish Association and is a member of the Asian Game Fishing Federation. For further information, contact the Philippine Game Fishing Association at 1055 Ongpin St., Sta. Cruz, Manila; Tel: 474211 and 495677; or fax (632) 732-0308.

Golf Play golf amidst the scenic backdrop of the formidable Mt. Apo. Lanang Golf and Country Club in the heart of the city, telephone: 75952 is an 18 hole layout in a plantation setting with challenging situations. It has a clubhouse, restaurants, tennis court, golf sets and caddies. Apo Golf and Country Club, located in Dumoy, l l km to the south of the city, telephone: 81944 is an 18-hole championship course with views of Mt. Apo on clear days. Also laid out in a coconut plantation setting, the course has a clubhouse, conference hall, swimming pool, pelota court, restaurant and golf sets. New Davao City Golf Club in Matina, 3 km south of Davao city, telephone: 81845 is a 9-hole course with golf sets for rent, caddy service, a clubhouse and canteen.

Horse Fights are staged during summer months from March to May in Malita, 150 km south of Davao City. The fighting stallions are trained by Tagakaolo and B'laan tribesmen and brought down from their settlements to an arena. This is a ‘must-do’ activity if visiting Davao at this time of year.

Mountain Bike trails dot the island. Escape the city streets on mountain bikes and discover Davao's spectacular scenery and experience the beauty and tranquillity of Davao's countryside. Pedal your way along back roads leading to orchards, an eagle farm, orchid farms, mountains and beaches. Explore trails never been seen by the 'regular' traveller. Mountain-bike tours and rentals are available all year round.

Scuba Diving Explore the underwater wonderland of Davao Gulf's numerous dive sites. Dive deep at Mushroom Rock, Ligid Island, Talicud Island, Aguinaldo Pearl Farm or Isla Malipano. These dive sites are only 45 minutes to 120 minutes away from city proper. Popular sites are around Samal and Talicud Islands for beautiful corals, drop offs and sea life-filled slopes. In front of the former Aguinaldo Pearl Farm off the western shore are World War II shipwrecks. Off the gulf's northeast section are the Ligid Islands made up of Big Cruz and Small Cruz. These are rimmed by narrow coral shelves and a few pinnacles. The more adventurous can go to Nangan Bay on the east side of the gulf. Here are more corals, fish and sharks. It is possible to dive year round, though March till July is the best time.

White Water Tubing Get wet…very wet, as you balance, twist and turn your way through the rapids of the Sibulan River, Santa Cruz, Davao Del Sur, astride a truck tyre’s inner tube.