reNagsasa Cove is a perfect spot for beach bummers, backpackers, campers, mountain climbers looking for a less crowded den for adventure. Ash-white sand, bluish green waters, majestic landscapes, and exquisite view. What more could you possibly ask?
They say that Nagsasa Cove is more beautiful than Anawangin Cove. I think they are right! Nagsasa has less people, wider shoreline, bigger beachfront, more space, more views, more cottages, and camping sites. Nagsasa is also farther than Anawangin. Anawangin is just 20 minutes boat ride away while Nagsasa Cove will take an hour to get there. But the long boat trip will be worth it. I promise!
🚩ACTIVITIES:⭐️
🔸Swimming
🔸Camping
🔸Stargazing
🔸Island hopping
🔸Sunset/sunrise viewing
🔸Beach volleyball
🔸Trekking (30 min-1 hour)
🔸Snorkeling
🔸Cliff jumping (100 Boat Ride)
🔸Waterfalls (100 Tour Guide)
🚩HOW TO GET THERE:🚌
🚗 Private vehicle 3 hours from Manila
🚎 Victory Liner Bus 3-4 hours from Manila via SCTEX to Iba, Zambales (Cubao=375 / Pasay=384) then drop at San Antonio, then trike 25 to Pundaquit Beach
🚎 Victory Liner Bus 3-4 hours from Manila via SCTEX to Olongapo (Cubao=235 / Pasay=245) then ride bus 50 bound to San Antonio, then trike 25 to Pundaquit Beach
🚗 Private vehicle 5 hours from Baguio
🚎 Victory Liner Bus 6-7 hours from Baguio to Olongapo 449, then ride bus 50 bound to San Antonio, then trike 25 to Pundaquit Beach
📌If you’ll bring your own vehicle, there are pay parking lots in Pundaquit. 200 per night.
⛵️Pundaquit Beach to Nagsasa Cove – 1 hour boat ride
🚩RATES:
⛵️Nagsasa Cove with Capones/Camara Side Trip
❇️Small boat 2k for 1-4 person
❇️400 per head minimum of 10 person (with utensils only)
❇️800 per head minimum of 10 person (with entrance fee, tent, ice, cooler, firewood, water, utensils, and charcoal)
❇️700 per head without tent (including things above)
❇️Additional stay: 100 per night
🚩CONTACT NUMBER:☎️
🚤 Nagsasa Cove Boatman:
📞 Jonathan Abarra – 09303192656
🚩ACCOMMODATION:⛺️
⛺️There are no hotels in Nagsasa Cove. This is a camping trip.
🏠Zambales Accommodations: BOOK HERE!
🚩SAMPLE ITINERARY:
📌DAY 1
05:00 AM Victory Liner Pasay first trip to Iba, Zambales
10:00 AM Arrival in San Antonio, Zambales. Get off at the public market, buy supplies then take a trike to Brgy. Pundaquit
10:30 AM Arrival in Brgy. Pundaquit. Wait for boat.
10:40 AM Departure from Brgy. Pundaquit.
11:00 AM Arrival at Capones Island. Take photos and visit the light house.
11:30 AM Departure from Capones Island.
12:20 PM Arrival at Nagsasa Cove. Unpack supplies. Prepare lunch.
01:00 PM Lunch. Setup tent. Rest.
02:00 PM Beach bumming.
06:00 PM Wash up and prepare dinner.
07:00 PM Dinner.
08:00 PM Bonfire/Socials.
10:00 PM Lights off.
📌DAY 2
05:30 AM Wake up. Stretch and exercise.
06:20 AM Trek up the mountain (the one of your left side when facing the ocean)
06:50 AM Arrival at the top (there’s a red flag and a cross sign). Photo shoot. Enjoy the view.
08:30 AM Climb down the mountain.
08:50 AM Breakfast.
09:30 AM More beach bumming and photo shoots.
11:00 AM Wash up. Prepare lunch.
12:00 PM Lunch
01:00 PM Pack up. Rest.
02:30 PM Departure from Nagsasa Cove.
03:30 PM Arrival in Brgy. Pundaquit. Prepare.
03:50 PM Departure from Brgy. Pundaquit. Take a tricycle to San Antonio.
04:00 PM Arrival in San Antonio. Take a Victory Liner bus to Olongapo terminal.
05:10 PM Arrival at Victory Liner Olongapo Bus Terminal. Book a ticket. Dinner.
06:00 PM Departure from Victory Liner Olongapo Bus Terminal.
11:00 PM Home sweet home.
🚩POSSIBLE EXPENSES:💰
➕Bus fare to Iba, Zambales from Pasay = P384 / person
➕Tricycle fare to Brgy. Pundaquit = P25 / person
➕Boat to Nagsasa Cove with Capones Side Trip (includes entrance fee, tent, ice, cooler, firewood, water, utensils, and charcoal) = P800 / person minimum of 10
➕Tricycle fare to San Antonio = P25 / person
➕Ordinary Victory Liner bus to Olongapo terminal = P50 / person
➕Bus fare to Pasay terminal = P245 / person
💰TOTAL: P1,529 based on a group of 10 (does not include expenses on food brought to Nagsasa Cove, pitch in and buy your food at the public market)
🚩TIPS:💎
🔹There are no fancy rooms and hotels in Nagsasa Cove. This is a camping trip.
🔹There is no electricity in the place. So be sure to bring some powerbanks, flashlights and extra batteries.
🔹There is no cellphone signal reception in the area. Switch your phone to Airplane Mode to conserve power.
🔹Basic commodities sold on the beach are very expensive. Buy your food/snacks and other supplies in San Antonio Market.
🔹Cook your food properly to avoid food poisoning, this is a common scenario here.
🔹Wash your hands before eating. You don’t want LBM to ruin your camping getaway.
🔹Leave no trace, I cannot stress this enough, I’ve seen a lot of garbage scattered along the beach and at the cliff jumping spot.
🔹Hike early in the morning to avoid the heat, there’s no shade in the area as well.
🔹Use the bamboo poles (5 Pesos) to support your knees. It’s a steep climb and the sand/soil is somewhat slippery.
🔹Use your own tent if you have one to minimize cost.
🔹Apply insect repellent at night for a good night sleep.
🔹Apply sunblock/sunscreen during the day.
🔹Waterproof your belongings especially your gadgets. You’ll get splashes during the boat ride from Pundaquit to Nagsasa. Carry them in a dry bag or waterproof bag.
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