Anawangin Cove & Nagsasa Cove
Anawangin Cove
Small coves with grey-white sand formed by Mount Pinatubo's volcanic ash, backed by casuarina forest. Boats from Pundaquit make them a favourite spot for camping and island-hopping.
Anawangin Cove lies south of Pundaquit in San Antonio, Zambales. The 1991 eruption of Mount Pinatubo deposited volcanic ash that built up grey-white sand beaches along the coast. Behind the beach grow casuarina trees that resemble pine forests, and the cove is ringed by mountains, making the scenery unique. There are no hotels in the cove, only basic campsites and shower rooms, and you can rent a tent to camp and watch the stars. Nagsasa Cove, further south, is larger and quieter and has a small waterfall. Usually you hire a bangka (crab boat) from Pundaquit beach to get there, a trip of about 30-45 minutes. It is often combined with a day of island-hopping to Capones Island. Boat fares are charged per boat, plus an environmental fee. From Olongapo it is about an hour's drive to Pundaquit. Peak-season weekends are crowded, and in the rainy season big waves often mean boats don't sail.
Opening hours
Daytime boat service; overnight camping available
Nearby sights
- Capones Island
- Grande Island
- Inflatable Island
- All Hands Beach
- Camayan Beach
- Ocean Adventure
- Subic Bay Boardwalk
- Zoobic Safari