Anawangin Beach Cove
San Antonio, Zambales
October 30-Novembr 1, 2010
The Victory Liner left Pasay Terminal at 11:45PM of Saturday, Oct. 30, 2010. We are composed of 20 aspiring trekkers who are eying for another adventure outside Manila area. A perfect time to unwind during this long vacation. 
Reached San Antonio, Zambales at 3:15 AM and was advised by Mang Alfring, the tourist guide to ride tricycle going to Pundaquit.It was a 15-20 minutes ride to Pundaquit. There we met Mang 
Romeo who assited us.
We spent 2 and a half hours in the nipa hut of Mang Romeo to sleep for a while and rest.
Romeo who assited us. 
We spent 2 and a half hours in the nipa hut of Mang Romeo to sleep for a while and rest.
This nipa hut is located just nearby the shore of Pundaquit. The market at that time is still close.
At past 6 o'clock in the morning, Mila together with the othere trekkers headed to Pundaquit Market to buy foods, water and other supplies.
Past 12:30PM when we reached the peak. Everything was replaced by amazement upon seeing the wonderful scenario looking at the entire town of San Antonio and the cove of Anawangin.
At 8:30 in the morning when the see breeeze is starting to heat up due to the rising sun, the whole gang grouped into three each lead by a tour guide started the trek to Mt. Pundaqit. The way up is easy, but as we get closer to the peak, the trek is getting difficult for beginners like us. The gravity of the earth seems to pull us back to the foot of the mountain. Many stops to rest made our trek too slow.
Past 12:30PM when we reached the peak. Everything was replaced by amazement upon seeing the wonderful scenario looking at the entire town of San Antonio and the cove of Anawangin.After the rest, the whole gang continued the trek down to Anawangin Cove. Going down the mountain is much easier than going up.
At 2:30PM we reached the beach. Put up our tents, arrange the baggages and took a short nap. Others preffered to take a bath in the river at the back of the trekkers area and in the open sea.
Late in the afternoon, everyone helps in the preparation of food. We have grilled tilapia, fried tuna, tunang kinilaw, pork chop and other side dishes for dinner. Other members of the group lights up the bonfire located at the center of our tents area. Drinking session occured after the dinner. It was our own version of Trek or Treat Halloween in the jungle.
Leave no Trace!
Woke up at past 7:00 o’clock in the morning of November 1. Breakfast preparation, noodles, fried dried fish and canned goods. Everyone started to pack things up, bagged the trash, clean the area and disassemble the tents.
At past 8:00 o’clock in the morning, Mang Alfring together with the other boatmen fetched us up and brought us to Capones Island.
Though we wanted to visit the lighthouse to complete the adventure, we are a little bit running out of time. We need to hit the roads going back to Manila as early as we can to avoid heavy traffic.
We rest for a while in Pundaquit and headed to Olongapo Terminal of Victory Liner right after. Reached Olongapo at 2:30 PM. After dining in the nearest fast food resto, we fell in line to get the tickets going to Manila.
This is the best outing I ever had, and maybe each of us also feels the same way.
Late in the afternoon, everyone helps in the preparation of food. We have grilled tilapia, fried tuna, tunang kinilaw, pork chop and other side dishes for dinner. Other members of the group lights up the bonfire located at the center of our tents area. Drinking session occured after the dinner. It was our own version of Trek or Treat Halloween in the jungle.
Leave no Trace!
Woke up at past 7:00 o’clock in the morning of November 1. Breakfast preparation, noodles, fried dried fish and canned goods. Everyone started to pack things up, bagged the trash, clean the area and disassemble the tents.
At past 8:00 o’clock in the morning, Mang Alfring together with the other boatmen fetched us up and brought us to Capones Island.
Though we wanted to visit the lighthouse to complete the adventure, we are a little bit running out of time. We need to hit the roads going back to Manila as early as we can to avoid heavy traffic.
We rest for a while in Pundaquit and headed to Olongapo Terminal of Victory Liner right after. Reached Olongapo at 2:30 PM. After dining in the nearest fast food resto, we fell in line to get the tickets going to Manila.
This is the best outing I ever had, and maybe each of us also feels the same way. The more we trek, the more we get closer to nature.
Tara travel tayo sa Pinas!
**Personal thanks to Benjo, Kris, Wendy and Len for sharing the pics.
Anawangin, San Antonio Zambales
October 30-November 1, 2010
Surprisingly, pine trees are growing in the nearby banks of the cove and even in the foot of the Pundaquit Mountain. It was believed that the seeds were brought by the eruption of Mt. Pinatubo together with the ash fall.
How to Get There:
Your first destination should be Pudaquit.
Ride a bus bound to Iba or Sta. Cruz Zambales. You can catch scheduled trips of Victory Liner in Pasay Terminal for only 265.00. It is only 3 to 4 hours travel time to San Antonio via NLEX. Ride a tricycle to Brgy. San Miguel or Pundaquit, fare rate may rang to 30 to 40 pesos. It will be very comportable if you have contacted a tour guide to provide assistance.
From Pundaquit, there are bancas to be rented for around 1500.00. In our case because we have a tour guide, it was around 200 pesos only per head.
It is a 40-45 minutes ride to Anawangin.
You can also trek for 4 to 6 hours in Mt. Pundaquit.
Where to Stay:
There are no modern establishments or facilities in Anawangin. It is very important that you are well prepared to bring things for camping especially tents, foods and water. There is a small store but only sells coffee and acessories.
If you are not into camping, ask the boatman to fetch you up on your planned time and spend the night in Pundaquit where numerous hotels and restaurants can be found.
Capones Island
It is so amazing how sculptures in the big rocks were created.
For beach lovers, this is not the usual white sand with fine mixture. In Capones, it is a mixture of sand and crashed rock pacticles from the waves of the open ocean.
-- Follow this link for the details of our Trek and Treat Adventure in Pundaquit.
For more references, visit this sites: http://www.pundaquit.com/attractions-in-pundaquit/anawangin-cove.html , http://www.lakwatsero.com/destinations/anawangin-cove/
Personal thanks to Kris, Wendy and Benjo for sharing the photos.
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