Nagsasa Cove: The Hidden Beauty

Nagsasa Cove is a 45 minute boat ride from the shores of Pundaquit, Zambales. On your way to the cove you will pass by the Camara Island, Anawangin Cove and Talisayin. Aetas are the most common locals of the place and they are very friendly and accommodating especially if you need a guide in getting around the corners of Nagsasa Cove (trekking and hiking) and other nearby islands.

The Nagsasa Cove is twice a distance of Anawangin Cove from the shores of Pundaquit. There are Aeta’s occasionally travel around and willing to accompany tourist if ever they want to trek the hills and forest behind the coves and nearby mountains.

Nagsasa Cove has its own beauty and pristine silence of nature away from town. There are only few people seen this place so it’s still a virgin destination. But those people have seen already the place will tell you how worth it to visit this place of paradise. Stream and waterfalls run water down from the mountains but they dry out during the hot summer and dry season. There are no facilities here and no mobile signals.

Lagoon During High Tide

The beach and the river were breathtaking. It has soft white-grayish sand (ash-colored) with Agoho trees (resembling to Pine trees) around the place.

I stayed here overnight and paid Php 100 for the entrance, camping, and environmental fee. While we wait for the sunset, we seized the day by taking photos, walking by the beach, wandering at the lagoon, and climbing the mountain.

Climbing on top is the most exhilarating experience here in Nagsasa. The spectacular view from the top is amazing. Nagsasa Cove is truly one of the hidden paradises of the Philippines. At the peak of the rough mountainous climb is a small falls where water came from going to the beach for cooking purposes of visitors.

Check your rain coat and include Nagsasa to your list — best for small group and budget travelers.

 

Son plus de plaisir dans les Philippines en raison de Nagsasa Cove!

Way Points:

By Land

Ride a bus bound to Iba or Sta. Cruz, Zambales. Victory Lines has scheduled trips to those destinations. From their terminal in Sampaloc, it will cost you around P270.00, don’t forget to tell the cashier that you are up to San Antonio only. Travel time is around 3 to 4 hours.

From San Antonio, ride a tricycle to Barangay San Miguel or Pundaquit, standard rate is P30.00 per passenger.

From Barangay San Miguel or Pundaquit, in San Antionio, Zambales where a banca to Anawangin can be rented for P1500.00, round trip. It is an hour and a half boat ride.