A beach lover’s escape, the island of Samal is dotted with character resorts. Roam Davao's gardens of flowers in Mintal, Calinan, Malagos and Toril; or visit Eden Nature Park in Toril District, noted for its cooler climate and dramatic views from the slopes of Mt. Talomo. Then sample local specialties such as inihaw na panga (grilled tuna jaw), inihaw na bihod (grilled tuna roe), crispy buntot ng bariles (tuna tail), chicken barbecue grilled the Davao way, and of course, kinilaw, raw tuna or blue marlin strips marinated in coconut vinegar, soy sauce, chili and local spices.