If your idea of a beach trip is chillin’ out by the beach in a hammock, singing around a campfire with a guitar and climbing beach cliffs to wait for the sunset then you should definitely go to Anawangin. Anawangin Cove in Zambales was on my bucket list for 2011. But unfortunately, my schedules never cooperate with me.
The Beach Cove
Anawangin is a cove in the town of San Antonio, Zambales. It is a beach that has off-white sand and evergreen forest. Behind the forest is a small stream that flows out to the sea. There are also two beach cliffs bounding the beach, which you can hike up and enjoy the view.
How To Get There
Going to Anawangin will approximately take 4-5 hours. From Manila, you can drive or take a bus to San Antonio, Zambales. Upon arriving at San Antonio, you can hire a boat at Pundaquit that will take you to Anawangin Cove. Weather is too hot so I suggest that you leave Manila at night or early in the morning so it wouldn’t be hot while traveling.
I enjoyed the 30 mins boatride!
A picture approaching Anawangin Cove.
What To Bring
There are no modern facilities in Anawangin. There are only a couple of toilets and water pumps as sources of running water. It is a must to bring lots of drinking water since drinking from the water pump isn’t safe, and the weather tends to be too hot at around 12 noon. Also bring your own food, and your own cooking utensils. There are no hotels and resorts that could prepare meals for you. For sleeping, you have to bring your own tent, or rent a tent, and pitch it under the forest cover where it is much cooler than by the shore.
The Campsite.
Anawangin is definitely Boracay‘s exact opposite in terms of development, but that doesn’t mean you’ll run out of stuff to do during your stay.
1. Make a bonfire - gather fallen twigs and light up a fire for warmth and source of light during the night. Bring a guitar, sing around the campfire. NEVER FORGET TO PUT IT OUT WHEN GOING TO SLEEP.
2. Climb - the beach is bounded by cliffs. See a great view of the beach at sunset. Don’t forget to bring flashlights so you could see your way down.
The mountain.
A closer shot of the what's on top - a tree.
While climbing. It's hard to take photos while climbing.
I made it on top!
Me and the tree.
3. Trek - behind the evergreen forest is a stream leading to a large hill. You can trek your way to this hill. Just be cautious since there were wild animals in this area.
4. Try Skimboarding, and Frisbee too - beach is great for this activity since it has a fine sand and few rocks.
5. Arrange sidetrips with your boatman if you want to go island hopping. Nearby are Capones and Camara Islands. Capones Island is known for its centuries-old Spanish lighthouse while Camara Island is a rock climbing destination. Inform your boatman in advance and clear the details with him since there is no cellphone signal coverage in Anawangin.
Camara Island.
Unfortunately, we failed to do trekking due to lack of time. We also failed to go to Capones Island due to big waves. But I promise to return there SOON.
Bucket List
1. Stay at Nagsasa Cove - a cove farther than Anawangin.
2. Trekking at Anawangin Cove
3. Visit the Capones Island
Few more pictures at Anawangin Cove.
Sunset at Anawangin.
I HIGHLY RECOMMEND YOU ALL THE BOATMAN WE HIRED. HE'S VERY KIND AND HUMBLE! COMMENT BELOW OR EMAIL ME IF YOU'RE INTERESTED. :)
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- Allyza M.
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