Showing posts with label Anawangin Cove. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Anawangin Cove. Show all posts
Thursday, March 30, 2017
Anawangin Cove
Anawangin has become our favorite getaway since 2012. It is our fifth time in the cove despite not having electricity and cellphone signal in the place. I also love going to places away from WiFi and televisions so I can get my children's attention all by myself.
How to get to Pundaquit?
Pundaquit is the jump-off point of Anawangin and Nagsasa Cove.
Victory Liner in Cubao has Iba, Zambales bound buses. Tell the conductor to drop you at San Antonio. Travel time is 4 hours. And from there, flag a trike going to Pundaquit. Trike rate is around Php100 per trip.
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 seasons so he can warn you whether it is safe to go to the cove or not. Rates for smaller boat is Php 1,500 and for the bigger boat is Php 2,500.
Parking of your private vehicles is near the jump-off. There's a parking fee of Php150 for overnight and Php100 for daytour.
From Pundaquit is a 20 to 30-minute boat ride going to Anawangin.
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| Welcome to Anawangin! |
The entrance fee to the cove is Php 100 for overnight and Php50 for daytour.
The first thing we did is to pitch our tents at our chosen area. It is near the beach and the river. Fresh air everywhere!!!
And then we stroll around the place...
You can kayak by a group or all by yourself.... That is free! The mini boat (and the only one) is just parked at the river...
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| Bantog Family plus Echo, the pug |
After having lunch and napping in the afternoon, I invited them to go a little uphill the cove. It will only take you 10 to 15 minutes to get uphill. Breathtaking views await you.
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| Lagman Family, Bigornia couple, Mark, Divine, Tina and the Bantog Family |
After going uphill, it's time to swim....
And wait for the sun to set...
Good morning Anawangin!
Don't just stay in your tents, roam around the cove... At the farthest left of the cove are the rocky parts going to the other beach... Do some exercise and enjoy the scenery...
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| Janelle with ate Divine and Ate Tina |
You can bring your volleyball here and meet new friends =)
Things to bring:
tent - but there are also nipa huts in the cove for rent at Php 2,500. Tent areas free
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 comfort rooms in Anawangin and the water is supplied by a motorized pump. They fill the drums every now and then.
There are comfort rooms in Anawangin and the water is supplied by a motorized pump. They fill the drums every now and then.
Anawangin is also pet-friendly. Your pets will surely enjoy the cove.
Happy summer!
Happy summer!
Monday, April 21, 2014
Welcoming Summer 2014 in Anawangin
Anawangin has become my family's nearest getaway. Though the place has no sign of development like cellphone signal and elecricity, it will always be our favorite escape.
From Manila, it will take you around 4 hours of traveling by bus. Or if you own a private vehicle, you will arrive at Brgy. Pundaquit in San Antonio, Zambales in more than 3 hours.
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| Arriving at San Antonio, Zambales |
Before going to Anawangin you should already have a contact person especially during wet seasons to make sure that crossing Anawangin is safe. Contact Mang Vic at 0929 7170739 or Mang Dan at 0939 5328468. They have known our family since it is already our fourth time going here. Rates are usually Php2,000 for large boats and Php 1,500 for smaller boats or if you are in a group it is Php200/person. If you will have a sidetrip to Capones Island and Camara Island, the boatmen may ask you to add rates at Php50/person.
For those who have private vehicles, they may park their cars beside Mang Vic's house at Php150 for overnight rate or Php100 for daytrip.
Crossing from Pundaquit to Anawangin will take you around 30 minutes by boat or if you plan to hike, it is 4 hours or more.
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| Arriving in Anawangin |
I was also able to meet my classmate in college, Mike Alamar. They dedided to cross Anawangin without bringing anything... ending kumain tuloy sya ng pagkaing pangmahirap. Ayan naranasan mo maging mahirap in a few hours, hehehe =)
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| we last seen each other in 1999 |
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| dad and Mike |
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| a big time engineer of Fluor Daniel U.K. resting in a humble hammock |
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| hammock... perfect anywhere |
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| mainit mommy ... |
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| kuya JP, James and ate Janelle |
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| mini store |
There's a mini store at the cove and they are selling halo halo at Php30, ice at Php10, 5 gallons of water at Php150, chicheria, cup noodles and more.
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| ice cream treat by Mike Alamar |
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| the view can be perfect but I was so saddened when we got here this summer and saw the burned mountain... wish it can return to its green self again ... |
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| gwapo na mabait pa! |
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| slowly going down for picture taking... |
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| view from top |
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| an awesome place!!! |
And now it's time for picture overload!!!
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| perfect playground for kids |
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| my bunso and me |
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| thank you for this photo, I really love it! |
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| proving that having children is not an excuse to stay fit... |
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| Wow abs! |
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| cute ng bebe =) |
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| ang daming sexy!!! |
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| ang tiyan na binahayan ng apat na bata =) |
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| the Agoho trees that mushroomed in a hot climate, amazing eh? |
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| the famous Anawangin bridge |
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| sunset in Anawangin |
Greeting everyone a stunning morning!!!
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| Bantog siblings |
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| ang magbebestfriend na panalo sa pag eemote... |
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| si ate pretty! |
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| the cutest baby on earth <3 |
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| Hercules ikaw ba yan? |
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| Bantog Backpackers at their favorite beach |
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| a wondrous morning with hubby |
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| the other side of Anawangin |
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| the Aeta kids |
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| volleyball by the beach |
Aside from swimming, you can also trek. There are high hills at the southern side of Anawangin and the trail is easy. There are reported sights of wild animals so be very careful. You can also do camping of course since there is no comfortable accommodation in the area. There are nipa huts that can be rented at Php1,500 for overnight stay and Php750 for day use only. Bring a tent to save more, Php1500 is quite pricey. Playing beach volleyball and frisbee is a great idea especially if you get bored easily. Doing the island hopping in Capones and Camara island is so sulit! There are also other coves like Talisayin and Silangin Coves great for island hopping.
Things to bring :
- tent - nipa huts are for rent at Php1,500, tent na lang libre pa!
- sleeping bag - it can be extremely cold at night especially if you will camp near the shore
- hammock - can be installed easily
- goggles/ gear for snorkeling - there are fishes even at the shallower part, my friend swam with 2 little sharks about 12 inches long hehe =) no sight of jellyfish around...
- camera - syempre! ang layo layo nito tapos wala ka pala dalang camera, pa tag na lang pre!
- flashlight/headlamp - no electricity in the place pero maliwanag ang buwan
- utensils - ang hirap kaya kumain pag wala nito =)
- clothes and towel
- cash - maraming kaaya ayang bilhin sa Anawangin lalo na ang halo-halo!
- portable gas stove - more comfortable to use than the charcoal
- chicheria
- cooked food like adobo para makatipid sa pagluluto
- canned goods and can opener - so easy to bring
- toothpaste, toothbrush, shampoo, bath soap, sunblock
