Anawangin Beach Cove

by Manilenio! on September 14, 2008

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.

The Beach Cove

Anawangin is a cove in the town of San Antonio in Zambales. It is a beach that has an off-white sand and an evergreen forest cover near the shore (you’ll rarely see a coconut tree in Anawangin). Behind the forest is a small stream that flows out to the sea (During summer this stream dries up into a shallow pond). There are also two beach cliffs bounding the beach, which you can hike up and enjoy the view.

Getting There

Going to Anawangin will approximately take 6 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. It is advisable to leave Manila at night so it wouldn’t be hot while traveling.

Google Map

Use this handy google map to trace the way to San Antonio Zambales.

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The best time to go would be around February when the weather is not too hot and humid, and there are not as many people camping. Though we like the hippie vibe during the Summer months of April and May, the campsite is just too crowded.

What To Bring

There are no modern facilities in Anawangin; there are only a couple of toilets (without roofs) and water pumps as sources of running water. Bring lots of drinking water since drinking from the water pump is not safe, and the weather tends to be too hot at around 12 noon. Also bring your own food, there are no hotels and resorts that could prepare meals for you. For sleeping, you have to bring your own tent and pitch it under the forest cover where it is much cooler than by the shore.

What to do

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. Here are some suggested activities you could do aside from lying in a hammock by the beach:

1. Bonfire
Gather fallen twigs and light up a fire for warmth during the night. Bring a guitar so you can sing around the campfire. Just don’t forget to put it out when going to sleep.

2. Climbing
The beach is bound by two cliffs in the north and south. The northern cliff is higher and is not advisable to trek in since it has loose rocks. The southern cliff is gentler and is easier to climb. You can get a great view of the beach at sunset (just don’t forget to bring flashlights so you could see your way down).

3. Trekking
Behind the evergreen forest is a stream (a dry riverbed in the summer) leading to a large hill. You can trek your way to this hill, just be cautious since there were reports that there are wild animals in this area.

4. Skimboarding
You could bring your skimboard to practice your moves. The beach is great for this activity since it has a fine sand and few rocks.

5. Ultimate Frisbee
Have your group play with you or better yet, invite other campers to join your group for a great game of frisbee.

You can 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.

Same with traveling anywhere be cautious; the beach has strong undercurrent at times – there was a guy who almost drowned during our stay. There were also reports of wild animals in the forest so please watch out.

With its evergreen forest, gentle stream, breath-taking views and off-white sand, Anawangin is one of the best beaches near Manila for city people who wouldn’t mind roughing it out in the great outdoors.

Rating: 8.3/10 (12 votes cast)

Tagged as: anawangin, beach, boracay, capones, lighthouse, luzon, Philippines, pundaquit, rappelling, rock climbing, san antonio, skimboard, Zambales

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The Secret to Get Cheap Flights! amazing pundaquit April 25, 2012 at 10:34 am: “Anawangin -AMAZING PUNDAKIT BOAT TOURS”

here is our package rate: FOR ANAWANGIN COVE

P 600 per head for 9- 10 persons
P 650 per head for 8 persons
P 700 per head for 7 persons
P760 per head for 6 persons
P 600 per head for 5 persons
P 650 per head for 4 persons
P 760 per head for 3 persons
P 1010 per head for 2 person

*****************ALL IN– FOOD NALANG ANG KULANG*******
Inclusive of the foloowing:
-round trip tour to anawangin
-island hopping to capones island
-hatid sundo san antonio town to pundakit
-entrance fee in anawangin
-tent
-ihawan, cooking utensils and cooler will be provide for free..
-shower before and after is free
-free parking for 1 vehicle, succeding with charge.

for other concern text me or call at 09198437370 -anthony
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The Secret to Get Cheap Flights! che April 30, 2012 at 2:24 pm: Hello po!
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The Secret to Get Cheap Flights! Lyd Jarmae Nadonza May 1, 2012 at 7:06 am: Hello po kuya..

Thank you Sir Anthony. Til next time. Nagsasa na ang target. )

Thank you again Sir Anthony….
The Secret to Get Cheap Flights! amazing pundaquit boat tours May 1, 2012 at 7:20 am: @Mam che

“Anawangin -AMAZING PUNDAKIT BOAT TOURS”

here is our package rate: FOR ANAWANGIN COVE

P 600 per head for 9- 10 persons
P 650 per head for 8 persons
P 700 per head for 7 persons
P760 per head for 6 persons
P 600 per head for 5 persons
P 650 per head for 4 persons
P 760 per head for 3 persons
P 1010 per head for 2 person

*****************ALL IN– FOOD NALANG ANG KULANG*******
Inclusive of the following:
-round trip tour to anawangin
-island hopping to capones island
-hatid sundo san antonio town to pundakit
-entrance fee in anawangin
-tent
-ihawan, cooking utensils and cooler will be provide for free..
-shower before and after is free
-free parking for 1 vehicle, succeding with charge.

for other concern text me or call at 09198437370 -anthnoy
The Secret to Get Cheap Flights! Rachelle Rogero May 1, 2012 at 5:12 pm: One day lang po ba ito?

“Anawangin -AMAZING PUNDAKIT BOAT TOURS”

here is our package rate: FOR ANAWANGIN COVE

P 600 per head for 9- 10 persons
P 650 per head for 8 persons
P 700 per head for 7 persons
P760 per head for 6 persons
P 600 per head for 5 persons
P 650 per head for 4 persons
P 760 per head for 3 persons
P 1010 per head for 2 person

*****************ALL IN– FOOD NALANG ANG KULANG*******
Inclusive of the following:
-round trip tour to anawangin
-island hopping to capones island
-hatid sundo san antonio town to pundakit
-entrance fee in anawangin
-tent
-ihawan, cooking utensils and cooler will be provide for free..
-shower before and after is free
-free parking for 1 vehicle, succeding with charge.
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The Secret to Get Cheap Flights! Carla May 9, 2012 at 11:30 am: Hello! Was just wondering if you have any tour package for 6-7people. How long is the tour for? Planning to visit Anawangin around 3rd week of June 2012 and not sure if its a good timing for the weather. Was wondering if there are bigger boats we could hire. Thank you and hoping to hear from you soon. Kind Regards.
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The Secret to Get Cheap Flights! Joan May 9, 2012 at 6:54 pm: I am planning a company outing on May 19-20 for 34 pax.

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“Anawangin -AMAZING PUNDAKIT BOAT TOURS”

here is our package rate: FOR ANAWANGIN COVE

P 600 per head for 9- 10 persons
P 650 per head for 8 persons
P 700 per head for 7 persons
P760 per head for 6 persons
P 600 per head for 5 persons
P 650 per head for 4 persons
P 760 per head for 3 persons
P 1010 per head for 2 person
(for 2days/1night)

*****************ALL IN– FOOD NALANG ANG KULANG*******

Inclusive of the following:
-round trip tour to anawangin
-island hopping to capones island
-entrance fee in anawangin
-tent
-ihawan, cooking utensils and cooler will be provide for free..
-shower before and after is free
-free parking for 1 vehicle, succeding with charge.

for other concern text me or call at 09198437370

Regards,
Anthony G.
The Secret to Get Cheap Flights! ghen May 13, 2012 at 6:04 pm: hi! do you have a good package for 2?
anawangin & capones island tour.
thanks.
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The Secret to Get Cheap Flights! amazing pundaquit boat tours May 17, 2012 at 9:59 am: “Anawangin -AMAZING PUNDAKIT BOAT TOURS”

here is our package rate: FOR ANAWANGIN COVE

P 600 per head for 9- 10 persons
P 650 per head for 8 persons
P 700 per head for 7 persons
P760 per head for 6 persons
P 600 per head for 5 persons
P 650 per head for 4 persons
P 760 per head for 3 persons
P 1010 per head for 1-2 persons
( for 2days/1night)

*****************ALL IN– FOOD NALANG ANG KULANG*******

Inclusive of the following:
-round trip tour to anawangin
-island hopping to capones island
-entrance fee in anawangin
-tent
-ihawan, cooking utensils and cooler will be provide for free..
-shower before and after is free
-free parking for 1 vehicle, succeding with charge.

for other concern text me or call at 09267510519

Regards,
Anthony G.