Destination: Port Barton Palawan

Port Barton is a small town in Palawan it is approximately 150 km from Puerto Princesa and about 5+ hours boat ride to El Nido. the town offers a variety of sporting and leisure activities from snorkeling,sailing,hiking and of course diving. it is a very laidback town not to touristy and has many outlying islands there are about 14 islands surrounding the town. in the recent year it have started to become a backpackers hangout as the accommodation in port barton is incredibly cheap compare to other islands in palawan. but still remains to be quiet and relaxed . the town is so small walking is the best option to tour around and hiring a boat on going to nearby islands. islands around port barton are spectacular and you can always find an unspoiled spot. the town somewhat offers trekking too. Port Barton is really a place to just relax and unwind. no nightlife in the island but you can grab a beer around among the beach front restaurant restaurant overlooking sunset. the islands is a nice jump off point to other destination in palawan like El Nido and Sabang these are the major attraction of Palawan going there from Port Barton will take around 5+ hours by boat. staying at Port Barton will be so relaxing before heading on to your next destination but as i have said that it is not yet a touristy spot the island have a few downside. these are regarding banks or money changer there are no banks and money changer on the area so make sure you'll bring enough Cash Pesos when you get to Port Barton and another one is the electricity it is not 24 hours the electric starts at 4 am to 6 am then resume at 4pm to midnight but hotels do have generators so its not a problem for tourist staying at hotels. as for Mobile Phone Smart Communication dominated this island while for Internet access there are several Internet cafes already usually at the hotels around.

Getting There:

The daily jeepney from Puerto Princessa to Port Barton leaves around 10 AM every day and costs only Php 200($4) per person whilst a 4x4 shuttle Van can be organised for a direct trip from the airport to Port Barton. This may cost around Php 4,000($88) Jeepneys bound for Port Barton are stationed at the Malvar Terminal.

Where To Stay:

Greenview Resort
Rates Start at 300php($6) to
700php($15)

Summerhomes Beach Resort
Rates Start at 100php($2) to
150php($3)

El Dorado Sunset Garden
Rates Start at 300php($6) to
500php($11)

Bamboo House and Restaurant
Rates Start at 450php($9)

Princesa Michaelas Resort
Rates Start at 150php($3)
to 450($9)

Elsa's Beach House
Rates Start at 300php($6)
to 450php($9)

Swissippini Lodge
Rates Start at 500php($11)
to 700php($15)

CoconutGarden Resort
Rates Start at 300php($6)
to 650php($14)

Photo Galerry of Port Barton

Sandbar




German Island (Own By a German National)


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Summer Homes Beach Resort





























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markcossin
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