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Donsol, Luzon South

Donsol

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The City of Legazpi is the capital of the province of Albay, with 179,481 inhabitants according to the 2000 census, it is the largest city in the Bicol Region in terms of population.
Legazpi City is the southernmost terminus of the Philippine National Railways Main Line South, soon to be extended down to Matnog in Sorsogon.
Just a short flight from Manila to Legazpi gets you into this area.
The awesome Mount Mayon Volcano dominates the skyline and the effects of its recent eruptions can be seen everywhere as a reminder of the danger of this location. The Mayon Volcano, one of the Philippines most famous, rises 2462m (8,077 ft) above the gulf, It is the most active volcano in the country and is considered to be the worlds most perfectly formed for its symmetrical cone.
Mayon has had forty-seven eruptions in recorded history. The first recorded eruption was in 1616, the latest ceased in mid 2008. A devastating also occurred on 30 November 2006.
The most destructive eruption of Mayon occurred on February 1, 1814. Lava flowed but not as much as the 1766 eruption. The volcano was belching dark ash and bombarded the town with tephra that buried the town of Cagsawa, only the bell tower of the towns church remained above the new surface. Trees were burned, rivers were damaged. Proximate areas were also devastated by the eruption with ash accumulating to 9m (30 ft) in depth. 2,200 Albay locals perished in what is considered to be the most lethal eruption in Mayons history.
It is also a convenient jump-off point to other tourist destinations in the region such as the Cagsawa Ruins, the village of Donsol, which is the site of one of the worlds largest annual migration of Whalesharks and the white sand beaches of Sorsogon and Catanduanes.
The city is served by Legazpi Airport which accommodates large jets and enjoys the Volcano as its scenic backdrop.
Other places to go to and sights to visit include:
The Albay Wildlife Park.
This is a picnic grove and a park combined. It also serves as the home to 347 animals of 75 species.
Liberty Bell
Installed in 1945 by the American liberation forces at the Penaranda park, in front of Albay Provincial Capitol. It is made from bronze.
The Japanese Tunnel
used as an arsenal during the second World War, it measures 40 meters long and around 7 feet deep.
Magayon Art Gallery
Found in the lobby of the Albay Provincial Capital, itâ€™s a location for artists to show off their work.
Legazpi City Museum
Showcases the heritage and culture of the city. It is currently the only public museum in the Bicol Region.
Bicol Heritage Park
Located inside the Camp General Simeon Ola Headquarters. This is where you can find the statue of General Simeon A. Ola.
Lignon Hill Located behind Albay Park and Wildlife.
One of the best places to view Mayon Volcano and Legazpi City is the Lignon Hill. This 143-meter high cinder cone hill located 11 kilometers southeast of the volcanoâ€™s summit is the highest location in the city downtown area and towers over the adjacent Legazpi Airport. A long and winding road crawls up the sides of Lignon Hill where there is an observation station constructed on top. This is where the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology, Phivolcs has a permanent station to observe Mayon.
Kapuntukan Hill also known as the Sleeping Lion Hill. This is the place to visit if you wish to have a view of the Legazpi Port District and the Albay Gulf.
Embarcadero A major waterfront Leisure and Retail area development, it fronts the main harbour of Legazpi with views to the Mount Mayon volcano. Embarcadero is comprised of retail, restaurants, markets, a major civic space and landmark lighthouse, with a future waterfront hotel and spa.
Donsol Whalesharks
In late 1997, the world discovered that huge schools of whalesharks had been visiting the mouth of the Donsol River for generations. Organized whale shark expeditions then transformed this sleepy, remote fishing village into a major eco-tourist destination.
Growing to over 50 feet in length and 13 tons in weight, these amazing creatures can only be legally encountered, by snorkeling.
The area is now protected (see our Philippines diving Guide)
Sorsogon, Ticao Pass and Bacon are famed for great drift diving on Mantas and other species
We can arrange a scuba-snorkeling trip to encompass the whaleshark watching and Manta diving.

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