A stay in any of the beach resorts in Pundaquit (also spelled Pundakit), San Antonio, Zambales is a must if you're going island-hopping around Capones, Camara and Anawangin, Cove. The number of resorts in the area has really grown and expect a few being built to reach completion as the area becomes a must-visit beach destination. In the days of the US bases, San Antonio was the site of the US military's San Miguel Naval Communication Station, and even Anawangin was just their practice grounds then. Our tour guide billetted us at the Canoe Beach Resort. I have no ... Continue Reading...
Sidetrip to Anawangin: Capones Island
A trip to Anawangin wouldn't be complete without dropping by the adjoining islands, namely Capones and Camara. We were supposed to go to Camara first, but the waves proved too strong for our banca (outrigger boat) to dock and so we hopped over to Capones instead. It's a good 20 to 30-minute ride away from our hotel in Barangay Pundaquit, depending on the weather. Along the way, you will not get bored and just admire the scenery because the sight of the vast blue sea and majestic mountains are simply breathtaking. Finally, we arrive in Capones island which is made ... Continue Reading...
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