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Located only about 140 kilometers south of
Manila, Anilao's proximity makes it a popular
destination for weekend diving trips and also a
perfect place for family get-together. Even
excursions are ideal in this southern town where
resorts are situated within short boat rides to
excellent dive sites with exotic coral reefs.
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 dive site is the Cathedral
(average of sixty feet), a roofless cavern with a
blessed cross flanked by two large sea mounts.
Ideal diving season is from November until May
whereby the water is calm and clear.
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DIVE
SITES |
AVERAGE DEPTH (m) |
MAXIMUM DEPTH (m) |
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Sombero
Island |
10 |
18 |
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Malajibomaoc |
18 |
24 |
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Ligpo Island |
27 |
61 |
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The
Cathedral |
19 |
30 |
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Eagle Point |
10 |
18 |
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Koala |
18 |
24 |
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Arthur's
Rock |
10 |
21 |
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Dead Palm |
10 |
21 |
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Twin Rocks |
6 |
12 |
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Mainit Point |
15 |
30 |
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Red Rock |
8 |
12 |
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Beatrice
Rock |
14 |
27 |
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Bahura |
15 |
30 |
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Layag-Layag |
10 |
18 |
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Kirby's Rock |
12 |
33 |
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Caban Cove |
10 |
15 |
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Dari Laut |
20 |
27 |
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Sepok Wall |
15 |
27 |
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Bethlehem |
10 |
15 |
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Mapating
Rock |
20 |
40 |
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Merriel's
Rock |
18 |
24 |
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Devil's
Point |
15 |
24 |
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Red Palm |
10 |
24 |
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Bonito
Island |
18 |
24 |
HOW TO GET THERE
Due to its proximity
to Manila, Anilao is frequented by weekend
divers and day trippers. One simply has to take
between two and two and a half hours 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.
Day trips or longer
dive packages can be arranged depending on the
number of dive sites and places you wish to
explore. Each package is inclusive of diving
gear, land and boat transfers, meals,
accommodations and divemaster and special
request too can be arranged.
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