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# Philippines Tour Part 3: The atmosphere Resort & Spa and a Cockfight

> A Philippines road trip stopover at the atmosphere Resort & Spa in Dauin near Dumaguete, featuring luxury bungalows, coral reef diving and snorkeling off Apo Island, and an optional visit to a local cockfighting arena.

## Destination
Dauin, near Dumaguete, Negros Oriental, Philippines

## Getting there
Reached by road from Sipalay City; the article notes onward travel to Bohol by ferry.

## When to go
Cockfights are held on Sundays; no specific seasonal guidance is given for the resort.

## Why visit
The resort combines spacious bungalow accommodation, a beachside pool and barbecue, and easy access to Apo Island's coral reefs, while the surrounding area offers a rare legal cockfighting experience unique to the Philippines in Asia.

## What to see
- **Apo Island** — About 30 minutes by outrigger from the resort; offers coral reef snorkeling and sightings of giant tortoises near the beach.
- **Resort garden and grounds** — Fairway-like lawn connecting bungalows, restaurant, pool and beach; trees illuminated at night for ambience.
- **Cockfighting arena** — Located near the resort on the road to Dumaguete; cockfighting is legal only in the Philippines among Asian countries.

## What to do
- **Diving** — On-site dive center with Swiss staff; outrigger boats take guests to dive spots including Apo Island reef.
- **Snorkeling off Apo Island** — Variegated coral reef accessible to snorkelers on the same boat trips used for diving.
- **Beach barbecue by the pool** — Fresh seafood caught the same day served at the poolside barbecue each evening.
- **Attending a cockfight** — Spectators can watch betting and bouts at the nearby arena; held on Sundays.

## Good to know
Bungalows are very large, featuring a living room, bedroom, fully equipped kitchen, and both inner and outer patios with an open-air shower option; all include fast WiFi. The trip was organised with tourasia and flown with Singapore Airlines.

## Photos

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photos:
  - url: "https://travelmemo.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/Bungalow-atmosphere-Resort.jpg"
    caption: "Bungalow at the atmosphere Resort"
  - url: "https://travelmemo.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/Tauchboot-Leiter-Auslegerboot.jpg"
    caption: "The dive boat ladder"
  - url: "https://travelmemo.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/Korallenriff-Apo-Insel.jpg"
    caption: "Snorkeling over the coral reef off Apo Island"
  - url: "https://travelmemo.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/Morgendaemmerung-Palmenstrand-Atmosphere-Resort-Philippinen.jpg"
    caption: "Apo island at sunrise"
  - url: "https://travelmemo.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/Beleuchtung-Garten-Atmosphere-Resort.jpg"
    caption: "Nighttime illumination in the garden"
  - url: "https://travelmemo.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/Hotel-Pool-atmosphere-Resort-Philippinen.jpg"
    caption: "Evening by the pool"
  - url: "https://travelmemo.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/Strand-Barbeque-Atmosphere-Resort.jpg"
    caption: "Beach barbecue"
  - url: "https://travelmemo.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/Morgendaemmerung-Strand-Pool-Atmosphere-Resort-Philippinen.jpg"
    caption: "The pool and beach at dawn"
  - url: "https://travelmemo.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/Schlafzimmer-atmosphere-Resort1.jpg"
    caption: "Bedroom with double bed and private patio"
  - url: "https://travelmemo.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/Kampfhahn-Zucht.jpg"
    caption: "Raising fighting cocks"
  - url: "https://travelmemo.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/Hahnenkampf-Dumaguete.jpg"
    caption: "Cock fight"
  - url: "https://travelmemo.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/Hahnenkampf-Schiedsrichter.jpg"
    caption: "Cockfight referee with ‘Swiss” participation!"
```