The Philippine Mayon volcano is rightfully considered one of the most beautiful in the world .Unlike other volcanoes in the Philippines, the Mayon has a regular cone-shaped shape, on its top it is almost always possible to see the smoke leaving the sky .Despite the past centuries, Mayon volcano remains active and at any time can present a surprise in the form of an eruption .If you believe in scientific research, this Philippine volcano has erupted more than 50 times in the last 400 years! But these intimidating facts seem to be only more attractive to today's tourists who want to conquer the troubled mountain of fire .
The Mayon volcano is located on the largest island of the Philippines - Luzon, about 50 km from the city of Legaspi .By the way, the territory adjacent to the volcano, like the Mayon itself, is recognized as a national reserve .You can get to the island by air (in the Philippines, services for flying on small planes are very common) or on the water (various boats, ferries are no less common mode of transportation that locals vorally invite tourists) .Traditionally, in Legaspi, travelers are invited by guides to climb the Mayon volcano .Just note that to decide on such an adventure is necessary, thinking well and figuring out their physical capabilities .
The height of the Mayon volcano is almost two and a half thousand meters, and climb will not have a beaten path, and often - in difficult places. Closer to the top, and completely have to maneuver between the flow of outflowing lava and continually escaping from the ground emissions of gases. Beginners in mountaineering should better abandon this venture and choose a quiet walk at the foot of the volcano, especially since the most beautiful pictures are obtained right here at the bottom.
In addition, at the base of the Mayon volcano you can find many interesting things. For example, the remains of the city of Saghava, which was completely destroyed by the eruption that occurred here in 1814, are preserved here. One of the most well preserved structures of that city remains the miraculously surviving bell tower of the monastery. As the locals say, nothing, not even a volcano, can ruin true faith. There is another way to get acquainted with the Mayon volcano - to fly by seaplane.
Pictures of the volcano from a bird's eye view are as incredible as the impressions that overflow tourists during an air trip.
| Mayon Volcano at night |
| Mayon volcano in the clouds |
| A fascinating volcano Mayon |
| Eruption volcano Mayon |
| Mayon Volcano, Philippines |