Malita

Introduction

Malita is the capital of Davao Occidental, a province in the Philippines, and serves as the seat of its local government. It is the most populous municipality in the province, giving it a busy, administrative character alongside its role as a provincial hub.

Three days in Malita

Day one: Start in Malita, the municipal centre of Davao Occidental, and get your bearings in town before heading out along the coast. Use the first day to settle into the pace of the place and to arrange the boat and road trips that will fill the rest of your stay.

Day two: Give the day to the water and the shoreline, which are the main reasons travellers come to this part of the Philippines. Plan your movements around the weather, which is warm and humid for much of the year, and keep an eye on the sky during the wetter months.

Day three: Spend your last day more slowly, returning to whatever part of Malita you liked best and leaving time for the journey onward. Confirm your transport back before you set out, since connections from this corner of Davao Occidental take planning.