2 in1 : Hiking & Island Hopping

If you want to hike and swim on a relaxing and breath taking scenery in just 1 day, come and go to Capones and Anawangin Cove in Zambales! In just 4-5 hours away from Manila you can reach the 2 island. Even if it's not a peak season, a lot of tourist arrived at this beautiful destination. Both Capones and Anawangin is located at Pundaquit ,San Antonio Zambalez. 

                     

Capones Island has a crystal clear-water. The water and its sea shore is very clean. There's no house or cottage,electricity and there is no comfort or shower room available, that's why when want to  you go here overnight, you must bring your own power bank for your cellphone,flashlight,food, and tent. Capones has no Entrance Fee. Its Free!! you just pay only for the boat rental. Be reminded that the boat cant go near the shore because of the rocks. That's why you must swim 20-30 meters away from the shore. Don't worry because the  the boatman will provide you life jackets. When we go here, many of us don't know how to swim. Thanks to  one of the boatman who swim and tied the rope of our boat to the rock near the shore as a guide so that we can go there.

The white sand here is not so fine as compared to Boracay or to other island here in Zambales like Potipot Island which has a fine white sand and has a calm water current. But the crystal clear water and the rock formation around the island is amazing! There's a Lighthouse located at the other part of the island, but unfortunately our boat can go there because of high current.  If you want to go in this island and in anawangin cove, you can stay here for 1-2 hours. That length of stay will make you satisfy.

  

                     

                 

After you enjoy your swimming and selfie time in Capones, you may now went to Anawangin cove. The boat ride is about 10-15 minutes from Capones. Anawangin Cove will give you a different satisfaction of views, the high mountains beneath the sea, the white-gray sand, pine trees near the shore and one amazing view was the river that directly connects to the sea,where the clean and clear fresh water mixed to salt water.

                     

                 

We definitely enjoyed swimming because anytime you can swim either in salt water & fresh water. Its so refreshing to swim in fresh water because it is clear and cold. But if you want to see the beautiful and amazing view of Anawangin, you can hike in different mountain that surrounds the cove. Just pay 50.00 pesos for the Guide. It is advisable to hike in the left side of the mountain to capture the perfect view.

                     

                 

                 

HOW TO GET IN CAPONES & ANAWANGIN COVE

1. Take a Bus from Cubao, Pasay or Caloocan to Iba, Zambales (P275.00 - P300.00)
2. If there's no available bus directly going to Iba, you can take a bus going to Olongapo ang drop off to the town of .
3. From Town Proper, ride a tricycle going to Pundaquit that will cost P 25.00 each.
4. From Pundaquit Beach, rent a boat (roundtrip)going to Anawangin with a side trip to Capones Island. A small boat with a capacity of 4-6 person which the staring cost begins at  P1500.00. If you are in a budgeted  or you are a solo traveler , you can try to join with others to rent a larger boat to lessen your expense. 

NOTE :

• Bring your power bank for your gadget because there is no electricity.
• Bring your own tent if you don't want to rent a cottage.
• Bring your lighting gadget/tools when staying overnight.
• There are available Comfort Room & Shower Room in the island (Anawangin).
• Someone was offering rental of kitchen utensils.
• Bring your own food when your'e in a cheap budget.
• There are Sari-sari store but I'm not sure if there's a canteen.

ESTIMATED EXPENSES

Rountrip Bus Fare from Cubao : P550.00

Roundtrip Trycicle Fare : P25.00 Each / P50.00 Solo

Boat Rental : P1500.00 Good for 4-6 Person