Anawangin Cove is a convex shaped cove located in San Antonio Zambales, it is just an hour from Olongapo City, and around 4 hours from Manila. The cove is not accessible by land unless you want to trek the mountains of San Antonio for 6 hours, your best option is to take a 30 minutes boat ride from Pundaquit beach (please check this link for my blog entry of Pundaquit).
I was researching for the best venue for my birthday celebration last October when I stumbled upon this place online. When I saw the pictures of Anawangin I told myself I should see this place! Right after typhoon Pedring and Quiel we scheduled our trip and was praying so hard for a good weather and we had a sunny day! Yey!!
The beautiful view on our way to Anawangin:
The Beautiful Beach
Anawangin is so secluded that your cellphone won't work... why? Well there's no phone signal! So you are left with no choice but to enjoy nature at its finest without the daily distractions in life... priceless!
What makes this place special? Pine trees! I've been to beaches of Subic, Pangasinan, La union, Bataan, Oriental Mindoro, Bicol, Aklan, Cebu and even the beaches of Thailand, Indonesia and Malaysia but i have never seen a beach with pine trees!!!! It's an amazing discovery and this has been the most relaxing beach stay i've ever had! It's like daytime in Baguio + boracay beach in one!
What makes this place special? Pine trees! I've been to beaches of Subic, Pangasinan, La union, Bataan, Oriental Mindoro, Bicol, Aklan, Cebu and even the beaches of Thailand, Indonesia and Malaysia but i have never seen a beach with pine trees!!!! It's an amazing discovery and this has been the most relaxing beach stay i've ever had! It's like daytime in Baguio + boracay beach in one!
Anawangin cove is also undeveloped, which means no resorts just untamed natural beauty. They have a few huts and deep wells and that's it. They allow people to stay overnight but you have to bring your own camping supplies.
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| here's our group grilling some fish for lunch.. |
Spring water from the mountain:
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| spring water from the mountain |
Staying in Anawangin is not free, you have to pay P50 per head to the caretakers which is well worth it, they have provided huts, they clean the place and maintained clean comfort rooms for visitors.
We had kids with us so we are planning to go back soon to do some mountain trekking! And I can't wait!!!
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this is very interesting and very nice place for relaxing...good job Violy!
ReplyDeleteThanks Nerissa! Make sure to visit this place next time you're in the Philippines, watch out for my blog about Camara and capones island also from San Antonio. Cheers!!
ReplyDeletedear mam viola,
ReplyDeletethank you for visiting our place..
as constituent of barangay Pundakit , i am very proud that someone like you appreciate the beauty and majesty of our place.. without you guys our place will not be known and of course beacuse of you many of our fellow kabarangay now have stable source of income..
please continue visiting our place and invite more to experience the haven anawangin..
if in case you dont have any idea about our place..kindly text us
09193910016/09228788756
look for nanay josie/ joan.. we are happy to serve you
Nanay Josie / Joan, it's my pleasure ma'am, wait also for my blog entry about Camara and Capones Island! Thanks too for keeping the place clean... will be dropping by again soon.
ReplyDeleteWow.. Phil has so much nice place worth visiting... by the way do they have places to stay overnight there???
ReplyDeleteEvery time I see place like this, I'm almost relieve from the stressful job of the day. As I look at the sea which is very calm, the water which is bluish and the ambiance of the surroundings, every worry is gone and inner satisfaction is felt. With this, I gratefully acknowledge the Lord for this awesome handiwork for man to use for his living and eternal happiness in the long run.
ReplyDeleteAnawangin is so picturesque, on cam and in real life! When we went there, there were no fixed bathroom facilities yet, the place really felt so remote (and yeah, since there's no cellphone signal in the area)... Which we totally loved!
ReplyDeleteHay ... I wish I can go there ... I've been wanting to for a long time.
ReplyDeleteVioly, ang dami na travel bloggers ang nakakapunta dito save for me kaya sobrang excited na ako pupunta. I wanna come here and experience this one too. The view is breathtaking and great vista talaga.
ReplyDeletevery relaxing place.. i imagine myself in that place sipping buko while reading my favorite novel :)
ReplyDeleteZambales' coves are one of my favorite places that I've been to. Ganda tlga!
ReplyDeleteI always like looking at your photos! Idol.
ReplyDeleteWith so many blog post i've read, anawangin cove is one of the best untamed and well maintained natural eco-tourism resorts. With kids? I'm bound for manila on March. Have some plan to visit this place. at least for one day.:-). Thanks for this post VIVI.:-).
ReplyDeleteWith so many blog post i've read, anawangin cove is one of the best untamed and well maintained natural eco-tourism resorts. With kids? I'm bound for manila on March. Have some plan to visit this place. at least for one day.:-). Thanks for this post VIVI.:-).
ReplyDeleteI hope they keep Anawangin Cove like that. So calm, so peaceful. =)
ReplyDeleteah so breathtaking the place is amazing
ReplyDeleteYour pictures make it look like the place is as cool as Baguio despite being at the beach!
ReplyDeleteamazing lang ang beach + pine trees... and sea + spring....
ReplyDeletemaganda talaga dito.. pagkayo ang tao.. woot nice shots
ReplyDeleteThanks! Yah getting so crowded Lang lately malapit kasi sya sa Pundaquit last march we ended up going to Nagsasa coz of the crowd here. But I like the beach here better than Nagsasa.
DeleteOne day, makakapunta din ako dito. XD
ReplyDeleteI love the photos sis! The place looks so refreshing. I've always wanted to visit Anawangin Cove, maybe one of these days.. :) Kailangan nang makapag-nature tripping soon.
ReplyDeleteSpecial Promo Anawangin Package
ReplyDeleteSan Antonio, Zambales
P1,599 per person 2 days 1 night
NO MINIMUM DURING WEEKENDS AND HOLIDAYS TRIP. NO HIDDEN CHARGES. THE MOST RELIABLE DIRECT TOUR OPERATOR TO ANAWANGIN. PLEASE DO ADD OUR FB ACCOUNT TO GET IDEA ABOUT OUR TOURS AND READ OUR CLIENTS COMMENTS.
Sample Itinerary:
First day
Manila Departure Time: 2 am (Pick up point at McDonalds 24 hours in front of trinoma near SM North)
San Antonio Market, Zambales Arrival Time: 5:30 am (buy foods, seafoods etc)
Brgy. Pundaquit Arrival Time : 6:30 am
Island Hopping
Pundaquit going to Camara Island: 7 am to 8:30 am
Camara to Capones Island (Option of Lighthouse trek or Snorkeling) : 8:30 am to 10 am
Capones to Anawangin: 10 am to 10:30 am
Stay in Anawangin (Swimming, Free time, Overnight stay)
Second Day
Swimming, Free time
Trekking to Hilltop: 9:00 am
Anawangin Departure Time: 4pm
Pundaquit Departure Time: 5pm
Manila Arrival Time: 9:00 pm
Inclusions:
Manila to Zambales transport (airconditioned)
Zambales to Manila transport (airconditioned)
Island Hopping to( Anawangin, Camara, Capones Island)
Entrance Fee/Overnight Stay Fee
Bangkeros/Lifevest
Trekking to Hilltop
Snorkeling or Trekking to Lighthouse
Snorkeling Gear
Assistant
Set of Bonfire
Tents
Ice Bucket with Ice
Charcoal (Uling for cooking)
Grill, Caserole, Laddle, Pitcher,
Free Use of Camp Tables/ Chairs
2 Distilled Water (5 gallons each)
For Inquiries and Travel Arrangement you may contact us at anawangincove@rocketmail.com or dlctraveltours@rocketmail.com Landline (02) 267-6232 or Mobile +639194082629 / +639328474466. Our Facebook account is facebook.com/Iloveanawangin
SPECIAL PROMO FOR ANAWANGIN Tour Packages
ReplyDeletePACKAGE A
>>>>P1200/head minimum of 12pax and above..
>>>>> P1300/head minimum of 10-11pax
>>>>>P1500/head minimum of 8-9pax
PACKAGED INCLUDE:
*Roundtrip AIRCON Van transfer all in
*boat tour anawangin, capones camara island OR/ snorkeling
*2 days 1 night stay in anawangin-entrance fee-
*TENT FOR YOUR GROUP CAPACITY
*gogles for snorkeling-cooking utensils
*cooler na with ice pa
*Mineral water(2container)
*Bonfire woods 1seT
*KITCHEN UTENSILS(kaldero, kaserola etc)
We also offers boat package only for those commuters or with their own vehicle...
Package B Rates
P 500 per head for 10 pax above
P 550 per head for 8 -9pax
P650 per head for 6-7pax
P550 per head for 5 pax
Inclusions:(Pick up point: Town proper of San Antonio, Zambales)
*Boat ride to Anawangin (round trip)
*Island hopping (Capones / Camara Island)
*Entrance fee / Environmental fee
*TENT USAGE FOR YOUR GROUP CAPACITY
*GOGLES FOR SNORKELING
*cooking utensils (ihawan, kaldero,kutsilyo,pitsel,etc)
*cooler WITH ICE pA..
Additional 400 per head for food (4meals)MIN OF 8PAX
FOR MORE INFO look for ALAN ARLANTICO: Smart: 09185595597 or 09399398456TM: 09358118095 Sun: 09223753555 please TExt or call for immediate response..
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