🇵🇭 DIY Travel Guide: Island Hopping in Anawangin Cove, Zambales🏝️

🌴Nature Escape with No Signal, Just Serenity"

Anawangin is my go-to spot when I need a digital detox. Picture this: a white sand beach made of volcanic ash, surrounded by pine trees, with no Wi-Fi and no stress. Just tents, stars, the sound of waves — and a series of hidden coves waiting to be explored by boat.

📍 Where Is Anawangin Cove?

Anawangin is part of San Antonio, Zambales, just 4–5 hours from Metro Manila. It’s only accessible by boat or by trekking — and that’s part of the charm.

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🚍 How to Get to Anawangin (DIY Style)

Step 1: Bus from Manila to San Antonio, Zambales

• From Pasay or Cubao, ride a Victory Liner bus to Iba or Santa Cruz, Zambales
• Get off at San Antonio town proper
  ⏱️ Travel time: 4–5 hours
  💸 Fare: ₱350–₱400

Step 2: San Antonio to Pundaquit

Remnant of the 1991 Volcanic Eruption

• Ride a tricycle (₱50–₱100) to Pundaquit Beach, the jump-off point for island hopping
• Buy supplies in San Antonio market before heading to the beach (there are limited stores on the islands)

Step 3: Boat to Anawangin Cove

• At Pundaquit, rent a boat to Anawangin or for island hopping
  💸 Boat Rates (good for 4–6 pax):
• Anawangin only: ₱1,200–₱1,500
• Island hopping: ₱2,000–₱2,500 (includes Capones, Talisayen, Nagsasa)

🎒 Tip: Solo traveler? Ask other groups if you can join their boat to split costs!

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🏕️ Where to Stay in Anawangin

This is camping country! No hotels, just beach camps.

Shore of Capones Island

⛺ Camping Options:

• Bring your own tent or rent on-site (₱300–₱500 per night)
• Entrance fee to Anawangin: ₱100–₱150
• Campsites usually offer:
• CR/shower access
• Small sari-sari stores
• Grilling areas
• Bonfire spots

🔦 No electricity at night — bring power banks, flashlights, and extra water.

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🗺️ Island Hopping Spots (DIY Tour)

🏕️ Anawangin Cove

• Unique pine trees by the beach
• Great for sunrise walks, chill dips, stargazing
• Go trekking up the viewpoint for IG-worthy shots

🏝️ Nagsasa Cove

• Quieter and more remote than Anawangin
• Perfect for peaceful swimming and kayaking

🏖️ Talisayen Cove

• More serene, fewer tourists
• Great for couples or solo travelers looking to write, paint, or reflect

🌄 Capones Island

• Famous for its lighthouse and rocky shores
• Perfect for photo ops and short hikes
• No overnight stays, just a day visit

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🍳 Food & Essentials (DIY Hacks)

• Bring your own food and water (cheaper and safer)
• Or buy fresh fish/ingredients at San Antonio Market before heading to Pundaquit
• Some camps offer cooking services (₱100–₱200) or meals for ₱150–₱200
• Bring snacks, rice, canned goods, and drinking water

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🧭 Suggested Overnight Itinerary

Day 1

• Early morning bus to Zambales
• Buy supplies in San Antonio
• Head to Pundaquit & ride boat to Anawangin
• Set up camp
• Swim, trek to viewpoint, chill
• Bonfire & stargazing

Day 2

• Sunrise walk
• Island hopping to Capones, Nagsasa, Talisayen
• Head back to Pundaquit by noon
• Late lunch in San Antonio or Olongapo
• Travel back to Manila

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📌 What to Bring for DIY Anawangin Camping

• 🏕️ Tent, sleeping bag/mat
• 🍱 Portable stove, utensils, cooler, food
• 💡 Flashlight/headlamp, power banks
• 🧼 Towel, toiletries, tissue, alcohol
• 🧴 Sunscreen, insect repellent
• 🧢 Hat, shades, extra clothes
• 🛟 Dry bag & waterproof phone case
• 🧻 Eco-friendly trash bags (Leave No Trace!)

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Dolphins Show at Ocean Adventure

💬Anawangin isn’t about luxury — it’s about disconnecting to reconnect. It’s where I go when I need to remember that the best moments are the simple ones: watching the waves roll in, cooking over a fire, sleeping under pine trees.

🌊 If you’re craving something raw, real, and refreshing—this is your sign. DIY your escape to Anawangin.