Affordable Zambales rates Offers Anawangin cove Tour Package, Nagsasa Cove Package, Talisayin cove,Silangin, Potipot and nearby Islands of Zambales with Travel guide contacts and information direct Boat operator here in Zambales.
Anawangin, Nagsasa and Talisayin Cove are located within Brgy. Pundaquit,San Antonio Zambales and can be reach thru boat or by trekking @ mt. Pundaquit.
The boatride from the Pundaquit shores to Anawangin Cove will be around 30-45 minutes or more depending on water conditions. Always wear your life vest while you are at sea and remember to put on your sunscreen before going on boat.
If you are bringing our own car or rented Svehicle but sleeping on the cove, there are a lot of parking areas in Pundaquit that can accomodate you. Make sure you leave your car at a paid parking area for security reasons. The parking fee is PhP 200 per night. If you already spoke with a boatman, he can direct you to a trusted parking area .
If you plan to stay longer than 4 hours in the cove, bring extra water and food with you. Swimming, taking photos and even just plain walking along the shores will build you quite an appetite.
Campers and visitors should always never leave their trash behind. Plastic bags or wrappers that flow out to sea are mistakenly eaten by sea turtles and other marine life. Bring them back with you to your resort because Anawangin Cove does not have the garbage collectors that we have in the Metro
There is no electricity in the place.
There is no cellphone signal / reception in the area.
How to Get to The Cove of Zambales
If you're planning on going to Anawangin, Nagsasa Or Talisayin COVE, it's best if do it on a weekday or at least try to dodge Saturday for the cove gets a little too crowded on Saturdays.
Zambales Cove is very accessible through public transportation. To get there, use the following guide:.
1.Take the Victory Liner Bus in Cubao or Monumento headed for Sta. Cruz or Iba, Zambales. Fare is ~PhP250 - PhP300 to San Antonio, Zambales. Iba-bound buses are not always available. Another option is to take the bus bound for Olongapo City (the SCTEX bus will get you to Olongapo much faster). Fare is ~PhP200 +plus for Olongapo City. Once in Olongapo, ride any bus headed for
Sta. Cruz orIba. Fare for an ordinary bus is ~PhP40 and ~PhP60 for an airconditioned one. The trip to San Antonio takes around 3-4 hours depending on the time of the day.
2. Get off at San Antonio Town Proper. The public market, grocery stores, and pharmacy are just a few meters away from the highway so buying stuff for your stay on the cove should be easy. It is recommended that you buy all the stuff necessary here as merchandise sold on the beach are VERY expensive.
3. Ride a tricycle to Purok 5, Barrio Pundaquit. You There are several tricycle terminals on the highway with dispatchers shouting "Pundaquit!". The ride costs PhP30 per person and takes 10-15 minutes. Tricycles are available 24/7.
4. Barrio Pundaquit is a seaside community where boats sailing to Anawangin Cove, Nagsasa Cove, Capones Island, and Camara Island can be rented. If you're planning a day-tour, there are a lot of resorts available in Pundaquit. Boats do not usually sail at night and even if a boatman agrees to sail after dark, it's still not advisable to do so.(capacity depends on how much space your stuff would occupy). Look for Alan Arlantico(Boat Coordinator)
If you are bringing our own car or rented vehicle but sleeping on the cove, there are a lot of parking areas in Pundaquit that can accomodate you. Make sure you leave your car at a paid parking area for security reasons. The parking fee is PhP 200 per night. If you already spoke with a boatman, he can direct you to a trusted parking area.
If you have your own car, use the map below as a guide. View the full map 🔰here🔰.
View of Anawangin from the mountain trail
If you want to trek to Anawangin, there are guides available in Pundaquit. Do not venture on your own. There have been several incidents where parties who did no avail of guide services got lost and had to spend the night on the rocky terrain. There is also no conducive area for camping anywhere in the mountains. The trek through the scenic mountain range takes 2-3 hours non-stop. The journey is physically taxing but the view from the top of the mountain is worth it.
In Anawangin, you will need to pay PhP50 pesos for day-tour and PhP100 for an overnight stay. The fee is for the maintenance and security of the place. Caretakers, located in huts, can cook rice for you at a fee in case you brought non-cooked rice. They can also lend stuff like knives, etc. Bathrooms and dressing booths are available. The campsite on the left (facing Anawangin) has better restrooms; They have a motor pump and their drums are constantly filled with water. The campsite on the right would require you to pump water manually from a deep-well and carry the bucket of water to the restrooms several feet away.
⇩⇩⇩⇩⇩⇩⇩⇩⇩ FOR ANAWANGIN COVE TRIPS:
How far is Anawangin Cove from Manila?
Anawangin Cove is a hundred and sixty kilometer drive from Manila.
How long is the trip from Manila?
It will take an approximately 5 hours through public transportation. On average, a bus reaches San Antonio in four hours. Still, your total travel time would depend on traffic volume, time of the day, and time spent on stopovers. Mostly, there are two stopovers—one at Double Happiness, Lubao, Pampanga and another at the Olongapo City bus terminal. The tricycle ride to Pundaquit is 10-15 minutes and the boat ride to Anawangin Cove is 30-45 minutes depending on the weather. It is advisable to start the trip very early in the morning. If you have your own car, the drive to Pundaquit would take approximately 3 hours through SCTEX.
Are there facilities in Anawangin Cove?
Yes, but only the bare necessities. Campsites now have bathrooms and changing booths each. The campsite has a motorized pump to keep their drums filled with water. The place is riddled with picnic tables that campers can use. The tables are solid and quite comfortable. In case you need to buy items in Anawangin, the friendly area keepers/watchers’ hut at the middle of the beach doubles as a store. They sell snacks, water, drinks, camping things, etc. Don’t be shocked by the prices though; their merchandise are very expensive. It’s always best to carry whatever stuff you can to the beach.
Is it okay to bring kids?
There are a lot of parents who bring their kids to Anawangin so it is okay. However, consider that you’ll be sleeping in a tent, the place is mostly untouched wilderness. When you do decide to bring your kids, don’t forget to keep an eye on them at all times.
Is it safe there?
Anawangin is relatively safe. Although Mother Nature does things we cannot control, safety, for the most part, still depends on us. – Do not leave your things unattended. – Do not venture far out to the sea if you are not a STRONG SWIMMER. There is a difference between a good swimmer and a strong swimmer. Sandbars and the shallows attract a lot people to venture far into the sea during low tide. Just remember that: – The tide can rise fast. – Do not go into the water when you’re drunk. – Do not explore the wilderness alone. – Do not trek the mountains without an experienced guide. – Do not climb the slippery and rocky walls around the area
When we get back to Pundaquit, is there somewhere we can bathe/change clothes?
You have options here. First, you can just bathe and change in Anawangin Cove/Nagsasa Cove. The second option is to use the POSO pump in the Parking area at Pundaquit, or You would, however, have to pay P30.00 per person for the use of bathrooms with nawasa source.
For Assistance and Other Related Concern please contact:
No comments :
Post a Comment