A visit to Anawangin in Zambales is one you won’t forget! It is a famous camping getaway for tourists especially mountaineers and backpackers. With the view of Mount Pundquit, this amazing beach destination is truly a perfect place to cool off from the heat.
How to get to Anawangin
1. From Manila, take a bus bound for Santa Cruz or Iba, Zambales. Travel duration is about 5 hours. Fare is around P270-P350
2. Get off at San Antonio Public Market and ride a tricycle going to Pundaquit. Travel duration is about 15-20 minutes. Fare is P40 per pax.
3. From Pundaquit beach, rent a boat to take you to Anawangin or take an island hopping tour package if you want to go to other nearby coves or beaches. A boat will cost from P1500 to P5000, depending on the size of the boat and the number of tourists.
Another option is to take a Victory Liner bus going to Olongapo. From the terminal, take another bus bound for Iba, Zambales.
Clark International Airport in Pampanga is the nearest airport to Anawangin.
Getting around in Anawangin
Anawangin is part of the humble town of San Antonio. In Pundaquit, tricycles and fishing boats are the main modes of transportation. Please be advised that Anawangin is far from the town proper and it requires to ride a boat from the Pundaquit beach.
Entrance Fee and Other Charges
Entrance Fee: P50 (day trip); P150 (overnight)
Camping Fee: P300-500 (tent rental). It's much better to bring your own tent or hammock.
Cottage Fee: P200 – P350 (Nipa Hut); P2500 (Large Cottage)
Anawangin Boat Rate: Starts from P1200 to P5,000
Where to Stay
Anawangin is a perfect place for camping. It's recommended to bring your own tent or hammock. If you don't have one, there are available tents for rent. Usually, the price is from P300 to P500 depending on the size. If you are not comfortable sleeping in a tent, there are resorts in the cove that offer air-conditioned rooms and fan rooms. Please be advised the resort only opens the electricity at night.
If you are only planning to have a day tour only in Anawangin, there are available resorts in San Antonio that offer rooms with some basic amenities and facilities. Below are some of the hotels and resorts that you might consider.
Pundaquit Luxury Resort
They say it's a beachfront hotel for sun and fun. Pundaquit Luxury Resort is one of the nice resorts that offers air-conditioned rooms with recreational amenities. The resort has an outdoor swimming pool s barbecue grills, a picnic place, and a parking area.
Prince Ludwig Beach Resort
Prince Ludwig Beach Resort is a great choice for accommodation when visiting San Antonio. The resort offers rooms with basic beds and a small private bathroom. It also offers fantastic boats, karaoke, BBQ facilities, restaurant, beach, free breakfast, and car park nearby.
Canoe Beach Resort
Another resort in Pundaquit that you might consider is Canoe Beach Resort. The resort offers s35 accommodations with air conditioning. Each room comes with a comfy bed and a private room with free toiletries. Canoe Beach Resort has also a seasonal outdoor swimming pool if you opt out to swim on the beach.
Where to eat in Anawangin
Anawangin is a secluded spot in San Antonio and it has only a limited place to eat. There are canteens on the beach that offer Pinoy dishes like tapsilog, cornsilog, tocilog,pancit, halo halo and other local delicacies. If you are planning to stay overnight, you need to bring your own ready-to-eat food.
Other travelers are cooking their own food. They buy first the ingredients in the San Antonio market before heading to the cove. No worries, there are available mini sari-sari stores in the area that sell can goods, snacks, soft drinks, rice, alcoholic beverages, shampoo, soap, and a lot more. I highly suggest to buy all the things that you needed before going to Anawangin because goodies in Anawangin are expensive.
Things to Do in Anawangin and Nearby Areas
Swimming
Frisbee / Volleyball
Camping
Surfing
Trek to Mt. Pundaquit, Mt. Nagsasa, Mt. Cinco Picos or Mt. Balingkilat
Surfing and Skimboarding (Bring your own surfboard and skimboard)
Island Hopping to Nagsasa Cove, Capones Island, Camara Island, Talisayen Cove, and Silanguin Cove
Sidetrip to Capones Island ( white beach destination ) and see the century-old Capones Lighthouse
Explore other nearby places like San Narciso or Liwliwa (San Felipe) Palauig, Masinloc, and Potipot
Anawangin Cove Travel Tips
1. There's no electricity in Anawagin, but some resorts have their own generators. Please make sure to bring flashlight and power banks.
2. There's no signal in the area.
3. Bring your own food. There are stores in the area but most of the items are expensive.
4. Don't forget to bring a can opener, match, or lighter if you are planning to cook
5. Bring a lot of drinking water.
6. Bring your own tent or hammock. No worries, there's an available tent for rent in the area.
7. Protect your skin by bringing an insect repellent and sunblock
8. There's an available restroom/ CR in the cove
9. Don't forget to bring slippers
10. If you are planning to cook in the cove, you can rent cooking utensils from the boatmen.
11. Please do not leave your trash anywhere. Leave nothing but footprints
12. Respect others especially at night.
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