Anawangin Cove - Zambales' Hidden Paradise

It's one of the Philippine mountaineers' secret before as most of the people who go there are mountainers trekking Mt. Pundaquit ending their journey in Anawangin Cove on the other side. This year, Anawangin Cove became popular because it was featured on some travel shows on TV and people started flocking to San Antonio, Zambales to see this hidden paradise.

Anawangin Cove is like no other place in the Philippines, it is the only white sand beach where you can see so many tall pine trees grow. The place is so serene and quiet, in fact it's an isolated area away from the Zambales community.

Mt. Pundaquit overlooking Anawangin Cove

Mt. Pundaquit Sunset

Swamp on Anawangin Cove

Anawangin White Sand Beach with Pine Trees

Going to Anawangin Cove is easy. If you're from Metro Manila, Victory Bus Liner in Espana, Manila has trips everyday going to San Antonio, Zambales. Once you're in San Antonio, there are tricycles everywhere to take you in Pundaquit Beach, about 10 minutes ride. Then in Pundaquit Beach, take a 20 minute boat ride to Anawangin Cove. You can also go to Capones Island as a side trip if you want. If you're planning to stay overnight in Anawangin Cove, be sure to bring a tent and enough food and drinks to get you by. Also, don't forget to bring a trash bag to keep your garbages and keep Anawangin Cove clean! There is a CR and a running water supply in Anawangin Cove so you don't have to worry about that.

If you wonder where the white sand from Anawangin Beach came from, it's from the ashfall of Mount Pinatubo that erupted years ago. Anawangin Cove used to be rocky but the ashfall from Mt. Pinatubo filled it with white sand then pine trees started growing, a wonder made from disaster.