BATANGAS PROVINCE Weekends On Water - Anilao, Batangas
Only 140 km south of Manila, Anilao's proximity makes it a popular destination for weekend diving trips. Even excursions are ideal in this southern town where resorts are situated within short boat rides to excellent dive sites. Diving is mainly in coral slopes and shallow gardens among sandy patches. Choose from any of the 24 dive sites between the coast of Anilao and Maricaban Island. The most popular site is the Cathedral (average of 60 ft.), a roofless cavern with a blessed cross flanked by two large sea mounts. Ideal diving season is from November until May.
Dive Sites
Average
Depth
Maximum
Depth
Sombrero Island
Malajibomaoc
Ligpo Island
The Cathedral
Eagle Point
Koala
Arthur's Rock
Dead Palm
Twin Rocks
Mainit Point
Red Rock
Beatrice Rock
Bahura
Layag-Layag
Kirby's Rock
Caban Cove
Dari Laut
Sepok Wall
Bethlehem
Mapating Rock
Merriel's Rock
Devil's Point
Red Palm
How to Get There
Due to its proximity to Manila, Anilao is frequented by weekend divers and day trippers. One simply has to take 2 to 2 1/2 hour land trip to Anilao from Manila. There are daily buses that run from Pasay City to Batangas, after which you may take a jeepney to Anilao. It is advisable to get yourself a car or have one arranged for you as Anilao is somewhat out of the way for most of the jeepneys.
CREDITS
* Photos information from PCVC
* Text from the Department of Tourism
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