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SPONSORED FEATURE Davao City Capital of the Philippines’ second-largest and southernmost island, Davao City is Qatar Airways' newest destination, launching June 18. Laura Gelder finds out more The sprawling city of Davao is the capital of Mindanao, a province known as the bread basket of the Philippines as well as being home to the country's most ethnically diverse population, including many indigenous tribes. It’s a relatively modern city in a troubled region and agents should check for the latest Foreign and Commonwealth Office advice on Davao and Mindanao before they book a holiday. But with its cosmopolitan attractions surrounded by unique nature and some of the country’s most beautiful beaches, Davao is sure to be a tourism star of the future. DURIAN ON SALE City life For a quick history lesson, visitors should head to Davao Museum to peruse galleries on local tribes and Muslim communities, historical landmarks and memorabilia which will give cultural context to the region. Davao has a number of shopping malls but for local goods Aldevinco, next to the People's Park, is crammed with stalls where Mindanao's locals sell their handicrafts, including colourful malong blankets and batik-dyed clothing. Local coffee chain Blugre is a good spot for a snack and visitors can try its famous durian coffee and durian cheesecake - durian being the world's smelliest fruit! Green themes Davao is a city of superlatives. Towering over it is the Philippines’ highest mountain, Apo, it’s home to the largest eagle in the world and you’ll find some of the world’s largest fruit in its markets. THE RARE PHILIPPINE EAGLE In fact, nature is never very far away in Davao. The Davao Riverfront Complex houses the Crocodile Park, one of the city’s most popular attractions which houses a variety of wildlife as well as the Davao Butterfly House and the Tribu K’Mindanawan cultural village. The Philippine Eagle Center is home to these huge and critically endangered birds, who are cosseted in a forested enclosure in the foothills of Mount Apo along with an COLONIAL ARCHITECTURE array of other reptiles and birds. Parks and gardens are abundant in Davao. If you’re just looking for a quick stroll, the expansive and breezy People’s Park is a good choice. The Malagos Garden Resort is home to many beautiful blooms including the endemic Waling-Waling orchid. Visitors can also explore the Malagos Chocolate Museum, visit the bird watching deck or bird feeding dome or relax in the Zen Garden or Waling Forest. THE DETAILS TIME ZONE: GMT +8 CURRENCY: Philippine peso (PhP) £1-65.86 PhP VISAS: No, British passports holders can stay 60 days LANGUAGES: Tagalog Cebuano, English CLIMATE: Tropical and humid. Rainfall is highest May–Oct. Dec–May is peak travel time. POPULATION: 1.633 million Davao is the largest city by area in the Philippines and the largest on Mindanao island where it's located. USEFUL CONTACT: tourism. davaocity.gov.ph GETTING THERE: cathaypacific. com; philippineairlines.com; etihad.com; qatarairways. com, all with a stop. DID YOU KNOW? The current President of the Philippines, Rodrigo Duterte, was the former mayor of Davao City for two decades and still has a home there today. Filipino fun Eden Nature Park is centred on activities, such as camping, trekking, horse riding, fishing and a zip line. Selling itself on its fresh mountain air, it has a bird walk, deer park and forest walking trail as well as Tinubdan, a cultural village. For more thrilling fun there is the Davao Wild Water Adventure where tourists can try river rafting down a 10km stretch of the mighty Davao River, zip lining with panoramic city views at Outland Adventure, or Deca Wakeboard Park. sellingtravel.co.uk
Explore more of the Philippines Embark on a memorable adventure to the heart of South East Asia and discover what makes the Philippines so magnificent. From the popular island getaways outside of Davao to the historic sights in Manila and Clark, visiting the Philippines is a spectacular journey with unlimited possibilities. Fly with us to any of our three gateways in the Philippines, including our newest destination Davao, launching 18th June. qatarairways.com
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