Anawangin is a perfect location if you want to get close to nature. It is a crescent shaped cove with a pristine white sand beach. What makes the place unique is the unusual riddle of tall pine trees flourishing round its vicinity. There are no roads leading to Anawangin. It is only accessible by a 30 minute boat ride from Pundaquit, San Antonio, or by a six-hour trek through hot, open trails thru the Pundaquit range. The cove's relative isolation has kept it free from development - as of this writing, there are no resorts on this sparkling piece of natural beauty, save for a few huts and deep wells. Just behind the beach is the pine forest and a marsh, where one can find natural springs feeding to the sea. The area is home to a number of bird species. (wikipedia) .
You need a tent and you have to cook your own food. There is a store there also wherein you can buy logs, ice , chips and drinks. You can also rent a tent there.
How to Get There
Anawangin Cove is located in San Antonio, Zambales, Philippines. You can take public buses from Manila to Iba, Zambales which will consume approximately 6 hours, fare is about P251. If you prefer to travel by car, the trip will only take around 4 hours via SCTex. Upon reaching San Antonio, a 10-20 minute tricycle ride is necessary to take you to Pundaquit (a.k.a Pundakit), the jump-off point to Anawangin Cove and the nearby beaches. From Pundaquit to Anawangin, you’ll need to take a 45-minute boat ride.
The best time to go to Anawangin Cove is during the month of January and February. It is the time when it is not too crowded and the climate is not too hot yet not that rainy and the waves are calm. December to June are the regular travel months here.
You need to spend for :
P 251.00 each (one-way) for the bus ride from Victory Liner Terminal (Caloocan) to San Antonio, Zambales
P35.00 each (one-way) for a chartered ride on a tricycle to Pundaquit, San Antonio --->(this rate depends on how much you and the driver agrees; some says 30, some says 40)
P300.00 for the tent rental (overnight), good for 4 persons. But if you have your own, magdala na lang kayo.
P1,500.00 for boat rental, complete with a boatman and an assistant, your ride from Pundaquit to Anawangin to Capones island to Camara island and back to Pundaquit. --->(going to the place is better for group of 5peeps, at least, para makapag-share kayo sa boat rental)
P100.00 each for entrance fee for an overnight stay sa Anawangin cove (get your own spot sa place, free use of the following necessities: a bamboo dining table, poso as the source of fresh water, and toilet).
here are some sites where you can check out for boat rentals.
You may also contact our friendly boatman Mang Florante 09108053380 .
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