Anawangin Cove Travel Guide
Nagsasa Cove Travel Guide
2011 • 9 • 2
The beaches of San Antonio, Zambales, are a perfect proof of many cliches we’ve heard before — the rainbow after the storm, the light at the end of the tunnel, the Phoenix reborn and rising from the ashes. Cliche but true.
Who would have thought that the beautiful Anawangin and Nagsasa Coves were made by a disaster a couple of decades ago? They say that these beaches used to be rocky but Mt. Pinatubo dumped a good amount of volcanic ash that the place was absolutely unrecognizable. Years later, agoho trees started to grow, creating an evergreen forest of what seems like pine trees.
It’s like Baguio and Boracay in one place. This dark yet inspiring history makes Anawangin and Nagsasa very, very special. It is a reminder to everyone of the sheer beauty — and immeasurable power — of nature.
How to Get to Anawangin or Nagsasa
Barangay Pundaquit is the jumpoff point to the ashen beaches of San Antonio.
- From Manila, catch a Victory Liner bus bound to Iba, Zambales, and get off at San Antonio Public Market (P250). Alternatively, you may also travel by bus to Olongapo City, and then board another bus to San Antonio.
- Take a tricycle to Pundaquit (P60 per 2 pax, or P30 per pax).
- In Pundaquit, rent a boat to Anawangin or Nagsasa Cove.
Trekking is also a good option. Anawangin Cove can be reached after a 4-5-hour hike over Mt. Pundaquit (Jump-off point: Pundaquit), while Nagsasa after a 5-6-trek over Mt. Nagsasa from Sitio San Martin, Subic.
Boat Rental and Tour Rates
Here are the rates of round trip boat rentals and day tours (as of February 2014):
- Anawangin Cove only: P1000
- Anawangin Cove + Capones Island + Camara Island: P1500
- Nagsasa Cove only: P1500
- Nagsasa Cove + Capones + Camara Island: P2000
- Silanguin Cove + Capones + Camara Island: P2500
Note that the figures above are per boat, which means it will still be divided by how many you are in the group. A boat can ferry up to 4 passengers.
Many tour operators also offer packages that already include transfers, food at camp, tents, entrance fees, and boat rental.
Where to Stay in San Antonio, Zambales
Check Hotel Rates Here
Camping is the name of the game in Anawangin, Nagsasa, and Silanguin Coves. Unless you’re on a packaged tour, you must bring your own tent.
- Overnight camping fee: P100.
- Entrance fee (if not staying overnight): P50
If you’re not really the camping type, you might want to consider checking in at a resort or inn in Pundaquit proper.
Preparing for a Camping Trip
If you decide to stay overnight at the beach, here are some tips you might want to consider:
- Tents. Ask your friends. One of them might just own a tent that you can borrow. A medium-sized tent can accommodate up to four people. But if you’re the type that protects your personal space so much, you can also limit it to only 3. It is not advisable to rent tents. If you planning on renting a tent for P500 per night, ditch it and just buy one. There are tents available at DIY shops and sports houses for as low as P800. Best part is you get to keep the tent and you won’t have to worry about finding one next time.
- Food. Bring food items that are easy to prepare. Although there are stores on the beach, expect them to be pricier. Cupped noodles, bread and canned goods are good choices. You can try to bring cooked food but make sure they do not spoil easily as you don’t want your buzzkill tummy to ruin the fun. You can also buy fresh ingredients from San Antonio Public Market before the tour and just cook them after. In Nagsasa Cove, paluto services are available.
- Water. In secluded beaches, water is gold.
- Can/bottle opener and knife. You will need these to open stuff. Opening things with your teeth is impressive but…
- Rope. You might need this to create an improvised clothesline so your wet clothes will dry easily.
- Flashlight. No electricity, baby.
- Mosquito repellent. Avoid mosquito bites and all the diseases that might come with them.
- Sunblock. Protect your skin from the sun, of course.
- Camera. Anawangin offers not just a good place to swim but awesome scenery that you WILL want to capture.
Also, don’t try to bring too many clothes. If you’re staying for only a night, bring just enough. Don’t forget toiletries.
Places to Visit
Here are some places you might want to check out:
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More activities: 10 Things to Do in San Antonio
More Tips
Here are a few more tips to make your time in San Antonio more enjoyable.
- Go to market! The San Antonio Public Market sells meat, seafood, and other ingredients at very affordable prices. If you’re camping overnight in one of the secluded beaches, this is the best place to get raw or fresh ingredients to be grilled or cooked on the beach. They also have Pinoy kakanin like kutsinta, puto, nilupak, and sapin-sapin.
- Have a star guide. If you have a smartphone, download a stargazing app like Google Sky Map for Android and GoSkyWatch for Apple. Limited or non-existent electricity on the beaches make them ideal places to watch the stars!
Expenses
If you’re planning an overnight trip at Anawangin Cove with your friends, here are some figures (other than boat rentals) that you might want to take note of. These are not exact amounts. I rounded ’em off.
P251 – Bus fare to San Antonio, Zambales
P30 – Tricycle fare (P60 if you’re solo)
P100 – Overnight fee (A friend told me it’s now P150, but I was charged only P100 last time I was there)
P50 – Entrance (if you’re not staying overnight)
Scroll up for the boat rates
Basically, that’s it. To save money, bring your own food or buy from San Antonio Public Market. And as said above, if you’re planning to rent a tent, forget it. Just borrow from a friend or buy one.
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Questions: 1) How long is the trip to Zambales from Manila?; 2) How many minutes/hours is the boat trip from Pundaquit to Anawangin?; 3) Are there cottages that can be rented in Anawangin Cove for overnight stay?
Willlook forward to your reply. Thanks a million.
Hi Teddy!
1. If you’re traveling via public transportation (bus), it’s more or less 4 hours from Manila to San Antonio, Zambales. But it will depend on the traffic volume that day. :D
2. Boat ride to Anawangin is around 45 minutes, if I remember it correctly.
3. No. Tents only. You should bring a tent. :D
Hi,
If we will go to Anawangin, where can we park our car?
Is it safe to bring 10 years old there?
Regards,
Ynnah
Hi. Thanks for the tips! I am planning to go to Anawangin some time soon. I was wondering if the place is always this crowded or just during summer? Thanks a lot! :)
we’ve been there last 2009.it’s really nice place ,so quiet unlike bora maraming tao maingay in cove tahimik lalo na sa gabi….
we’ve been there for our TPAD!!! anawangin is so cool!!!
Been here! Cool place to relax.
SO NICE..LoL :)
Is there a public toilet/bathroom? Which has a bigger lake/river, anawangin or nagsasa?
total getaway…but capones island is a lot nicer place…
best place to go for a vacation..,
hi,.. iv been in anawangin just last week, and i saw your first picture posted, and i wasnt able to reach that part.. i am coming back again next week. may i know which side of the island is that??? thank you -ruth :)
nagsasa cove is better :-)
been there.. entrance fee is still the same.. 100 pesos.. we were lucky to be there on a weekdays, so we had the whole island alone..
It looks like camping place on the French south Atlantic coast!
tnx for the idea..big help for me….maybe next trip…its like ur not in the philippines…a lot of pine trees.maybe a two days is enough….
I hope we can go there,ang ganda talaga ng pilipinas.
Wow ,,I’m from zambales.di ko alam may maganda palang lugar dyan..
i prefer waters in Nagsasa cove…
Back then Anawangin is way better but since most people are camping here at anawangin and less at Nagsasa. One would normally say that anawangin is more used/bathe/camped hence water nowadays is less in quality than at Nagsasa. However, both are equal espc after off peak and when rain comes as both are naturally being cleaned.
i want to get back there and try the trek instead of going straight via boat ride. It’s nice and calm there. Make me want to stay until I want. I love the place.
babala Lang po: maganda sa anawagin beach cove pero mag ingat po sa dagat ng cove.. The Water is calm but theres a sudden strong surge of current unexpectedly either.high tide or low tide.. even u r a strong swimmer d current is strong enuf To pull u down. my.relatives almost died 3 yrs ago and they were rescued by d local fishermen.. they.re countless of other people died unreported on the.papet so please stay.near d shore and watch out those unpredictable surges of Water..
There are indeed death reports here. Most reasons though is either drunk and or won’t follow our advice supposing they know of themselves and the area.
Do follow our reminders and do swim near the shore especially if drunk or best is (if drunk) don’t swim at all.
i dnt think its safe to go at this time. was there last month and wasnt able to explore the island much. some goons are on the other side of the island, some issues on property rights…
maganda talaga don…palagi kmi don nung nsa resort p ako.sa canoe beach resort..ng hahatid kmi ng mga guest nmin!
Hi mr.poortraveler,
Your blog is such a very informative site for the traveler, showing how much “itsmorefuninthePHILIPPINES.
Re anawangin, I wanna ask how many is the maximum capacity allowed for each boat?
TiA for your response,
Ree
Hi Reejnn! Thanks for your comment.
Re the boat, I’m not sure if this applies to all boats but the boat we rented had a capacity of 4-6 people only. I’m sure there are bigger boats there. :)
Hello po! Just wanna ask if its safe there? i mean wala namang mga magnanakaw etc? with all the tents and everything? safe bang iwan ang mga gamit?
hi there, your site is very helpful.. thank you for the info..
im just wondering.. kuya meron po bang paliguan jan?hehe.. after nice stay in anawangin syempre we need to freshen up bago umuwi.. meron po ba>salamat..
Yep, meron! :)
meron po ba toilet din? thanks. planning to go there soon :)
Yep, may shower rooms and toilet. :)
Hi! You’re blog is really informative and very helpful for those who wants to start traveling and enjoy nature at its best. Thank You! I have one question though, paano po makakarating ng Anawangin kung mag isa ka lang? I mean, from Pundaquit, kailangan ko rin po bang irent yung buong boat?
I think you can find other tourists whom you can share the boat with. :)
Hi..its ok if i bring my two kids there…or it is safe for there age…they are 6 yrs old and five…thanks
were planning to go to anawangin this 2nd week of Dec. Were going there using our car. Is there any place where we can park our car and if theres one is it safe to leave our car. how much is the parking fee. thank you
eto po youg kinuha namen na package sa anawangin,,, sana po makatulong
SPECIAL PROMO FOR ANAWANGIN Tour Packages
WITH FREE SNORKELING OR LIGHTHOUSE TOUR
PACKAGE 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..
sya po yung contact namen sa anawangin kya nakatipid po kame..
Hi! :) Good morning po. Malaking tulong po ang blog nyo para sa mga may planong magpunta sa Anawangin at 1st time na magpunta dun. I just want to ask some addt’l info’s po kung;
*Anong oras advisable na magpunta sa Anawangin?
*Available pa po ba ang boat rental sa gabi? If not, what time po available ang boat rentals at byahe from Pundaquit to Anawangin?
*Madali lang po ba makapagrent ng boat sa Pundaquit to Anawangin?
*Php 1,500.00 padin po ba ang boat fee kung back and forth (from Pundaquit–Anawangin–Pundaquit)? Or separate fee po ang papunta at pabalik?
*Safe naman po ba na iwan ang mga gamit sa tent kung sakaling may plano na mag-ikot sa seashore or sa forest?
Me and my friends are planning to go there po kasi by Feb, 2013 and first time po naming lahat na magpunta dun. Malaking tulong po ang pagrereply nyo :) Salamat po.
@ sir jet tan,
goodday po, available po anytime ang mga boat namen basta maganda po ang weather, secured po kyo ng lifevest lahat ng boat namen,.. ung 1500 po per head namen na rate namin kasama na po ac van transfer at boat tour and transfer duon..
Safe naman po iwan ang gamit sa tent, dalhin nyo nalang po ung mga valuable belongings nyo pag iikot po kyo..
FOR MORE INFO look for ALAN ARLANTICO: Smart: 09185595597 or 09399398456TM: 09358118095 Sun: 09223753555 please TExt or call for immediate response..
hi good day!
ask ko lng po kung bakit mas mahal yung 6-7 person sa package B nyo compared sa 5 pax.. db pag mas madami mas mura? we are planning kasi na kunin yung package B nyo and we are 6 in our group.
sa Pick-up point nyo po sa san antonio may safe na mapapagparkingan po ba dun? and how much po yung parking fee?
thanks and god bless
Questions: 1) How long is the trip to Zambales from cebu?; 2) How many minutes/hours is the boat trip from Pundaquit to Anawangin?; 3) Are there cottages that can be rented in Anawangin Cove for overnight stay?
pwede po b magluto dun?
Hindi yata…
my college friends and i are planning to go there.. wala na po ba discount ung mga packages nyo?
Hi Nice blog po :)
we’re planning to visit anawangin this coming march 28 until march 30, is it okay if 2 days kaming magstay sa anawangin? :) and if kailangan ba namin mag rent ng room?
thanks.
See you there! Im mark
no rooms to rent, just tents or small kubol (small kubol rental is I think php1500). For the tent, better to bring your own because when we were there It rained & nabasa kami sa loob ng tent. Tumagos yung tubig ulan.
Yung boat ba package na sya 3 islands for 1k kasi may nakausap ako bangkero 1k anawangin lang destination namin?
Hi there,
Tara na at mag enjoy ngayong summer sa:
1. Agnaem
2. Anawangin
3. Talisayen
4. Nagsasa
5. Silanguin
6. Capones and Camara island
Book your Boat and Tent now.
Packages are also available. Inquire now!
Contact person: Liezel Nieva or Dindo Nieva
Contact numbers:
Globe: 09172022692
Smart: 09995959623
Blogsite: http:\\dindonieva.multiply.com
Dindo
Interesting po yun package nyo…paki enlighten me for the package on a sat ang sunday… back and forth na po ba un package.. un fare sa boat is it per passenger? …san mag start ang “is it going to be from pundaquit o may certain area kayo ng pick up ng mga nag avail… need kc nmin this Apr16-17… thanks… 2D1N po..
Ganda tlga jn,, promise!very relaxing,actually my profile pic is the mid part of anawangin island,I went there w/my best friend family & I was really amazed when I 1st saw the location,,!
[…] If pink sand isn’t odd enough for you, how about volcanic ash spewed out by the mighty Mt. Pinatubo when it was awakened from its long-time sleep in 1991? Anawangin’s coast used to be rocky but was transformed into an ashen beach since. What’s more interesting is that agoho trees — sea pine trees (Casuarina equisetifolia) — have risen from it, dominating the landscape. The result: a tropical paradise that fosters a Boracay-meets-Baguio vibe. Read more about it here >> […]
Sa may 4 pupunta kami jan excited na nga kami eh .. may mapaglulutuan po ba jan? need paba to bring charcoal for ihaw ihaw or meron na mabibili jan ?
yung tents po nila good for how many person yung pinaka malaking tent and how much po sa ngayon ? how much budget need po na good na for boats and tents papuntang anawangin
If you are planning for a vacation in anawangin cove, maybe you can check our affordable Anawangin Tour Packages. Contact us for more info. Thanks!
How to Get There
Zambales is 3 to 4 hours away from Manila to Brgy. Pundaquit.
Just go to one of Victory Liner stations and get yourself a ticket to Iba, Zambales or Sta. Cruz, Zambales (Php 251.00).
When nearing the town of San Antonio, tell the conductor to drop you off the town’s public market. Then ride a tricycle going to Mt. Pundaquit (Php 30.00 per head) which is 25 to 30 min tricycle ride. Upon reaching Mt. Pundaquit, rent a boat ride.
OTHER OPTION: EASIEST WAY
CHEAPEST Anawangin Tour Packages
WITH VAN TRANSFER ALL INCUDED EXCEPT FOOD
===>>>>>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 from EDSA TO ANWANGIN 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:
*Boat ride to Anawangin (round trip)
*2 days 1 night stay in anawangin-entrance fee-
*Island hopping (Capones / Camara Island or snorkeling)
*TENT USAGE FOR YOUR GROUP CAPACITY
*GOGLES FOR SNORKELING
*cooking utensils (ihawan, kaldero,kutsilyo,pitsel,etc)
*Mineral water
*cooler WITH ICE pA..
Additional 400 per head for food (4meals)MIN OF 8PAX
FOR MORE INFO : Smart: 09185595597 or 09399398456 TM: 09358118095 Sun: 09223753555 TExt or please call for immediate response…
The best article! TY mucho
Thanks, Liezl!
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Good day!
I just want to us if ung price ba nung rent ng bangka ay balikan na or papunta lang??? Tnx
Hi Jamice, round trip na. :)
hello po.. ask ko lang if ung rent ng boat na 1k to anawangin per head po ba or pang ilang tao po???
thank you.
Hi, just wanna if how much does the rent for tent cost? We are planning to have a tour at zambales. Me and parents.
Hi Eryl! Thanks for your comment. It’s in the post (see above). I had an entire paragraph dedicated to tents. You might have missed it.
Anyway, a few years ago, it’s P500 per night. That’s why I encourage you to just buy one. You can find a new tent for only about P1000. I even found one that costs P800 (3 years ago) at DIY Shop.
is it convenient to go there on a month of july ???
Hi! Yes, less crowded. :)
good read!what month of the year do you highly recommend going there??
puntahan na natin!:)
Gud pm…is it possible mg rent ng boat going to anawangin by 7pm….were planning to there tom but will be arriving at san antonio by 7pm…my boat pa ba na pwede ma rent..pls need response..tnxs
Ano po say nyo sa C.R doon po? Malinis po ba?
Hindi ako nakabisita sa ibang CR, pero yung sa amin ok naman. Enclosed ang banyo. May toilet (no flush), katabi ng malaking timba. De-tabo ang ligo. Hindi maganda ang drainage kaya maraming lamok palagi. Medyo may kalakihan ang ipis. Walang patungan ng gamit sa loob, pero may pako na sabitan.
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Thank you for visiting Yoshke. Thank you as well for sharing your post.
Looking forward having you guys back. Have a great day!
magandang araw sa inyong lahat..
salamat sa pagpasyal sa aming munting paraiso. isang regalo ng maykapal sa ating lahat.
nais ko kayong imbitahan muli sa anawangen cove, nagsasa cove or talisayen cove.
ano man ang inyong katanungan ako ay handang tumulong.
i am owner of boats going to the coves. please text me 09193910016/09198437370…
salamat sa inyo Godbless.
Been there in anawangin and I must say its been a wonderful weekend with my family. We’re group of 8 and we rode on a bigboat that can can carry up to 20 passengers but we are the only group in there. We paid 2, 000 for the boat roundtrip. Fair enough considering that we are in a bigboat with a 20pax capacity. Also,the boatmen were very good and skilled because weve been hit by a strong waves going back to pundakit after our overnight stay. We were also also wearing lifejackets. Overall, it was still fun and exciting! You might needa contact in anawangin,ill give our boatman’s number, kuya jayr agasa 09173809104. Contact him na lang for details.
Hi Leslie! Do you have any pics of the big boat you rode with Kuya JR?
Too remote and costly.. not worth the money and trouble..
Been there.1,300 lang gastos ko
An overnight stay in Nagsasa Cove is worth the trip. Double thumbs up.
Saan po ito? Anybody I need some details.. thank u
Wanna be there..
Been there!!! Nice!!
Been there…maganda talaga…..
this is one of my favorite beach. everyyear nagpupunta ako jan. sobrang tahimik, walang signal kaya makakapagpahinga talaga. makakapagusap. and while at night, the sky is just magnificent.
. .hello!…good am/eve po mga maam and sir na gustong bumisita sa anawangin, talisayin, or nagsasa cove…for package…
ANAWANGIN COVE PACKAGE:
4-8 PERSONS – 550 perhead
9-10 ABOVE – 550 perhead
NAGSASA COVE PACKAGE:
4-8 PERSONS – 750 perhead
9-10 ABOVE – 700 perhead
INCLUSIONS:
boat, tent, entrance, bonfire, tubig, yelo, uling…
Non-package and trekking/hikking is also available…
We also accept joined tour package only (saturday-sunday)….and van for rents.
For more questions and inquiries pls. Call or text us::: 09272684714 salamat po.
Interesting po yun package nyo…paki enlighten me for the package on a sat and sunday tour… back and forth na po ba un package.. san mag start ang “is it going to be from pundaquit o may certain area kayo ng pick up ng mga nag avail… need kc nmin this Apr16-17… thanks”
. .hello po!…good am/eve po mga maam and sir na gustong bumusita sa camara, capones, anawangin, talisayin, or nagsasa cove…direct contact po kami we offer package and non package, trekking/hikking is also available and van for rents…
ANAWANGIN COVE PACKAGE:
4-8 PERSONS – 550 perhead
9-10 ABOVE – 500 perhead
NAGSASA COVE PACKAGE:
4-8 PERSONS – 750 perhead
9-10 ABOVE – 700 perhead
INCLUSIONS:
boat with island hopping(capones), tent, entrance, tubig, yelo, bonfire, uling…
For more questions and inquiries pls. Call or text us at: 09272684714
salamat po.
active po po ba yung number nyo?
im interested po, what’s ur email address? tnx!
. .hello po!…good am/eve po mga maam and sir na gustong bumusita sa camara, capones, anawangin, talisayin, or nagsasa cove…direct contact po kami we offer package and non package, trekking/hikking is also available and van for rents…
ANAWANGIN COVE PACKAGE:
4-8 PERSONS – 550 perhead
9-10 ABOVE – 500 perhead
NAGSASA COVE PACKAGE:
4-8 PERSONS – 750 perhead
9-10 ABOVE – 700 perhead
INCLUSIONS:
boat with island hopping(capones), tent, entrance, tubig, yelo, bonfire, uling…
For more questions and inquiries pls. Call or text us at: 09272684714
salamat po.
Pano kung dalawang tao lang, magkano kaya?
Magandang araw,
Highly recommended po ang amazing boat tours!! Mababait mga bangkero nila at maalaga.. Text Nyo Lang po Si kuya Anthony 09198437370 or 09193910016
Thanks! This is helpful. GF and I are planning a trip and we are trying to figure out how to get there and how much we needed and you provided that so thank you.
Anawangin Zambales is a destination for your friends and relative if you want something that you don’t ever did. It is a real place for camping, travel and nature appreciation.
(Mag-eenglish ako just in case may foreigners na gusto ring pumuntang Nagsasa hehe)
We just went to Nagsasa Cove this past weekend. It was a great experience and very affordable! We saw Ms. Shella Soliman’s comment below and decided to go for it. We were a party of four, and our expenses totaled around P1,600 per person. That included all transport from Quezon City to Nagsasa and back, overnight fee, supplies rental (tent, cooler, cooking equipment, ice, charcoal, 5 gallons drinking water), and food.
PROS
– After the peak season, you almost have the beach to yourself
– High waves–you could probably surf if you bring a board
– No artificial light sources, great for stargazing
– There is a lifeguard preventing you from sleeping on the beach at night (drunk or not)
– Great views
– Affordable
– Produce at San Antonio Public Market is very fresh. Fresh tomatoes and red egg for breakfast will cure any hangover. We bought Angelica rice for P45 per kilo, and it was very white and fluffy even when cooked over coals.
CONS
– Everything is expensive in Nagsasa (P120 for 1.5L of soft drink)
– The people aren’t very friendly
– Bathrooms had a lost of mosquitoes and big cockroaches, dish washing area had a A LOT of flies. Luckily I brought both katol and mosquito repellent
A few stories:
– We approached some people near our camp to ask about trekking. The guide showed us the way and asked for P50 per person (P200 total). After we’d gone down and our guide went on his way, a man approached us and told us we should have gone to this office (there were no signs near the trail saying we had to go there, nor was there anyone stationed near the trail) to pay for the entrance, and that it was a separate fee from the guide. Now I don’t know if that’s standard, but what better way to ruin an experience, right? It reeks of money-making tactics, whether it was or otherwise. Regardless, I don’t think anyone wants to go on vacation and be treated as a wallet that suddenly grew legs.
– Similar to the above, when we were about to leave Nagsasa, the attendant for our area approaches us to log our departure and suddenly tells us the cottage (a nipa hut with seats, a table, and a kitchen area, no floor) cost P100. But this is where the ferrymen dropped off our things, not where we voluntarily went. Surely that meant the cottage was part of the package we paid for? And why couldn’t she have told us when we arrived? Again, it just felt like a gimmick.
All in all, Nagsasa was a great experience marred by poor customer relations. I understand that everyone needs to make a living, but there was no reason the trail “entrance” and the cottage fees couldn’t have been included in the package. These little “hidden charges” can ruin vacations. Go to Nagsasa for the beach and the views, don’t expect good hospitality.
Thanks for your comments. I was planning to take my family for a camping experience where we could pitch tents and barbecue and just purely enjoy nature far from the hustle and buzzle of the polluted city, for a much needed break. Now, reading from your comments made me think twice of going there. The most thing I hate when travelling are dishonest , unfriendly locals who would see you as a walking trove of treasure. Besides. who would like to feel short-changed for a package that you expect everything was taken care of? I wouldn’t like to dampen the excitement of the kids but I have to scratch this off from our bucket list. Off to the next destination!
I want to ask, kung nagsswimming ka sa beach, who will look after your stuffs? Thanks
Hello po mga maam and sir na plan mag camp.po sa anawangin, talisayin or nagsasa cove…we have tour package po…we also have tour package with van… trekking/hikking is also available…
Anawangin package with van…
1300 perhead minimum of 10 persons and up…
Anawangin package w/o van…
* 4-8 person – 550 perhead
* 10 person and up 500 perhead
Nagsasa package with van…
1500 perhead minimum of 10 persons and up…
Nagsasa package w/o van…
*4-8 person – 750 perhead
* 10 person and up 700 perhead…
Inclusions : boat with side trip capones, tent, entrance, tubig, yelo, bonfire, charcoal, cooler, utensils, and cook wares…
For inquiries pls.contact @ 09272684714…
Salamat po :).
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Good day! Kaya ba na isang araw ang island hopping sa anawangin, capones and camara islands? thanks! ☺
Yep! :)
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Been there at Nagsasa Cove w/ my children… Mark & Mona & granddaughter Abrielle 3 yrs. ago… A perfect get away place
Pg gusto nio po mgrent ng msakyan n PUJ,..nghahatid din po mula olongapo to cawag,.. Contact # 09297450825
The perfect place and experience ever with my friends..memories for life❤️
Around p350 na sa victory
MGANDA YAN MLAPIT LANG AKO DYAN HHAHHA
Been there last week.. The place is awesome.. Perfect for backpackers who wants to experience camping.. Capones island is ❤️
Hey Poor Traveler the picture is Perfect. But it needs some tourist to enjoy that beautiful Coves. It should be a Pecfect spot for people who wants to enjoy the white sand and blue water without the crowd.
Hello po…ask ko lng po if san advisable mgovernight??nagsasa po ba or anawangin??ang hm po ang overnight??thanks
How much rent ng bangka?..solo lang po kc ako pupunta..
Adjacent of anawangin and nagsasa is our owned silangin cove beach.
Masubukan nga later nextyear plan to go palawan and batanes
Nice to visit the place soon. Just make the place accessible by road…
mag kano po b dyan tnung ko lng po…
anawangin may be awesome but having fenced areas are a big turn off…you can not explore the area wihout paying every entrance….i dont recommend it to those who like exploring…..
Wow beautiful paradise wonderful
Wala na ba iba? Kasawa na yan, combined, nasa 10x ko na ata napuntahan, hai..my iba pa kau alam?
Spend your holidays with us. Travel to the beautiful coves and islands of Zambales specifically Anawangin, Nagsasa, Talisayen, Capones and Camara Island for very affordable rates in packages or customize form. We’ll also be giving freebies and give aways for larger groups. We are local organizers in this place so we can give you affordable yet satisfactory services. Have a merry season with us without spending much. Contact us in our mobile no.: 09276136548 or send us a pm. You may also visit our FB page: Anawangin and Nagsasa Boat Rental and other services. We hope to serve you :)
Hello everyone, if you’re looking for a direct boatman, please contact us at 0929 561 6290 or 0916 525 4052 (Mang Pedring/Nanay Lilia) magtatapatan po tayo mga mam/sir.
hi my bf and I nag checheck po kme kung magkano ang magagastos namen pag pnta namen jan sa july… 2 lng kac kme ehh sa anwangin po kac ung balak namen may makakapag bigay po ba ng idea dto kung magkano ang magagastos from manila po kme thank you
natuloy po ba kayo?
tanong ko po sana kung anung masusuggest niyo for a trip na pangdalawahan lang. thanks po
Do they have CR’s sa Nagsasa Cove? Thanks
Yep.
Hi thepoortraveler! I’ve been trying to figure out how to get back to Manila from Zambales. A roundtrip option is not available on the Victory Liner site. Can you point me in the right direction? Thank you!
If I remember correctly, you can wait for a bus in San Antonio proper.
HI po mga Ma’am / Sir
baka po may contact number po kayo ng tour guide po sa anawangin.
maraming salamat po :)
Godbless us.
Yung natry pa lang po namin is si Harry Balais, 09176274945
Hi!
would like to ask, is it ok to bring my 9 mos old son in an overnight camp in anawangin? thankyou so much!
Mas okay po to just check in na lang sa Pundaquit.
Hi!! ask ko lang po kc ung mga nbasa ko last 2013 ung mga price ask ko po sana if mag kno na ang entrance ngayon then sa boat to island if how much ang rent per person
local and boat owner po aq d2 sa zamables ANAWANGIN po bigyan.po.kita ng murang boat package po or all in.package po.kasama.van transfer
The updated rates are here: https://www.thepoortraveler.net/2018/03/anawangin-cove/
Hi! I’ve been reading your blogs about Zambales. Do you have updates on the boat rates? :) Thank you.
Hello, I’ve been planning a trip with a couple others to go camping there some time. I’d just like to know how many nights you are allowed to stay. Are visitors and campers only permitted overnight or is a longer stay permissible? Thank you, I hope this message reaches you