I’m fully aware I’m one of the last to know of this
Italian-owned resort at the edge of Puerto Galera known for its good food and
hospitality. I heard about it in 2007 but didn’t get to visit until 2013. It’s
fairly easy to get there: drive to or board a bus to Batangas Port, take a
ferry to Talipanan then walk to the resort or take a ferry to Puerto Galera
proper (Sabang) or White Beach then take a multi-cab or tricycle to Talipanan. It all
depends on the schedule of the ferry and its destination. The boats are very
frequent.
Just like most of the resorts in Puerto Galera, Luca’s is
very rustic with wooden or bamboo furniture inside and the bedsheet is often
the floral type coming in spring or ice cream colors. The rooms though are far
from basic. Each has cable TV, refrigerator, en suite shower with hot water,
and air condition that we actually kept on during the entire duration of our stay
even if there were windows to let the sea breeze in. During our first visit,
our room had about 4 double beds but during the recent visit, we had a double
and a single one inside the room. While we always had a beachfront room, rooms
at the end of the hall are also available.
With logistics out of the way, what appeals to me about
Luca’s is the fact that it is a seclude place to chill. My two visits were in
November, on a long weekend, but it was not crowded at all. It’s at the edge of
a cove so there are no passersby and it’s quiet. The beach is very clean and
there are chairs to lounge at and also
enough space to just lay out your mat and bake under the sun. If you’re into
water activities, resort staff can always arrange snorkeling or paragliding. As
for me, I was there to relax instead of be active.