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Best Beaches Near Davao City: Samal, Talikud, Mati and More
The best beaches near Davao City: Samal Island, Talikud, Dahican in Mati and Davao Occidental, with travel times, fees and the Samal bridge update.
Oct 2026 · 3 min read
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Oct 2026 · 4 min read
Where to Stay in Mati: Dahican Beach or the City
Where to stay in Mati, Davao Oriental: Dahican beach resorts and surf camps versus city hotels, with typical prices, long-running places and booking tips.
Oct 2026 · 4 min read
Mati Itinerary: 2 or 3 Days from Davao City
A 2 or 3-day Mati itinerary from Davao City: the bus from Ecoland, Dahican Beach, Pujada Bay island hopping, Subangan Museum and the Sleeping Dinosaur.
Oct 2026 · 4 min read
Mati Tourist Spots: What to See in the City of Beautiful Bays
Mati tourist spots worth your time: Dahican Beach, the Sleeping Dinosaur, Pujada Bay islands, Subangan Museum, Guang-Guang mangroves and the baywalk.
Oct 2026 · 4 min read
How to Get to Mati, Davao Oriental in 2026
How to get to Mati in 2026: fly to Davao, then a 4-hour Bachelor Express bus or a faster van from the Ecoland terminal. Fares, times, tips and the last leg.
Oct 2026 · 2 min read
Pujada Bay Festival: Mati's June Celebration of the Bay
Pujada Bay Festival in Mati: held each June around Citihood Day, with water sports, conservation events and a pageant. What to expect and how to plan.
Oct 2026 · 3 min read
Sambuokan Festival in Mati: What to Expect in October
Sambuokan Festival, Mati: the 29 October founding anniversary, street dancing at the baywalk, what to expect, where to stay and how to plan a visit.