Nagsasa Cove, San Antonio, Zambales
We've been going to Anawangin Cove since 2012 but it is only now that we are about to experience Nagsasa. I've been hesistant to get here before because it is an hour boat ride from Pundaquit, unlike in Anawangin where you can be at the cove in just 20 minutes.
Arriving in Nagsasa...
I have to be honest... Nagsasa is more beautiful than Anawangin but Anawangin will always be my favorite beach getaway. Nagsasa has wider shoreline, more space for tourists, more views, more cottages (and cheaper, haha!). I would love to get back here right away!
Views to capture....
So many areas for picture taking...
Pwede ka rin mag selfie <3
Or take a picture with you amazing family <3
Pwedeng mag moment ...
Or take great photo with your friends <3
Masaya rin kung kasama ang dyowa <3
How to get to Nagsasa Cove?
Via public transport:
There
are 5am Iba-bound buses in Victory Liner Cubao, Pasay and Caloocan. It
is a 4-hour bus ride from Manila. Tell the conductor to drop you at
San Antonio. From there flag a trike going to Pundaquit. After arriving at Pundaquit, rent a boat going to Nagsasa.
Via private vehicle:
From
Manila, drive along NLEX until Dau. Enter SCTEX and make an exit to
Subic. At the end of the Subic exit is the Olongapo Public Cemetery,
turn left.
You
will pass towns of Subic, Castillejos and San Marcelino. When you reach
the intersection, there's a sign there that continuing straight is
going to Iba and turning left will get you to San Antonio.
From San Antonio town, turn left going to Pundaquit. There are arrow signs going to the jump-off.
Before
going to Anawangin contact first Vic Perges, the boatman, at
0929-7170739 especially during rainy season so he can warn you whether
it is safe to go to the cove or not. Rates for smaller boat is Php 2,500
and for the bigger boat is Php 4,000 since it is an hour boat ride from Pundaquit it is more expensive than going to Anawangin.
By Trekking:
Anawangin
Cove can be hiked from 4 to 5 hours starting at the Pundaquit jump-off
while Nagsasa Cove can also be hiked from 5-6 hours starting at Sitio
San Martin in Subic.
Nagsasa Cove has an area almost twice as that of Anawangin. There are more campsites too.
There is no mobile signal or electricity in Nagsasa except for those installed by the campsite owners. Your kids' attention are fully yours without their cellphones. You can take them with you in swimming, walking or hiking. And that's what keeps us coming back to places like these...
We did a little hiking with an entrance fee of 10pesos, kids are free, hehe... There's an easy trail and there are hikers too so you won't get lost. Enjoy the breathtaking view of the whole Nagsasa Cove from atop.
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| with the tropa |
Things to do in Nagsasa:
Hiking
Cliff Diving
Swimming
Volleyball (volleyball and net for rent at Php100/hour)
Camping
Grilling
Bonfire in an open area (not in cottages)
skim boarding (bring your own)
Things to bring:
tent
flashlight/head lamp - there's no electricity in the cove, you will use this at night washing your dishes or going to restrooms.
sleeping bag or blanket - it can be extremely cold at night especially from November to February
hammock - can be installed easily with just two trees and a rope
sunblock and lotion
camera
goggles
swim gear/swim suits
portable gas stove, cooking utensils
raw foods to be cooked at the cove
canned goods and can opener
toothpaste, toothbrush, soap, shampoo
chicheria
There are sari sari stores in the cove but are pricey. They have everything you need including the drinking water, noodles, halo halo, coffee, chicheria and a lot more...
There are cleaner comfort rooms in Nagsasa and lavatories to clean your utensils.
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| souvenir store at the cove |
Travel as much as you can and travel with the ones that you love....
Life is either a daring adventure or nothing... - Hellen Keller
