Portulano Dive Resort

Anilao, Philippines

The team at Portulano Dive Resort are some of the most genuinely welcoming people we’ve met in Anilao. They’ve got this spot tucked into its own private cove, which immediately sets it apart. No throngs of divers here, just a calm pocket of water for training or a quiet entry. We love that feeling of stepping straight from your bungalow onto the boat, coffee in hand, ready for a morning dive. They’re a PADI 5 Star outfit, running the full range of courses, and we’ve seen them handle everything from nervous first-timers to experienced tech divers with the same calm efficiency. For us, Portulano shines brightest if you’re looking for a relaxed, intimate dive holiday without the usual resort hustle. Our favourite thing? Their guides have an uncanny knack for spotting the really tiny stuff – we’re talking hairy frogfish, blue-ringed octopuses, and a whole catalogue of nudibranchs we never even knew existed. Ask them about the best time for muck diving; they’ll point you in the right direction. Just be ready for that early morning alarm; some of the best critter action happens before the sun gets too high.

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