Travel Guide: Nagsasa Cove
The rise to fame of Anawangin paved the way for other hidden coves in the western coast of Zambales to be known, and one that is fast becoming popular is the Nagsasa Cove.
With sand that is the same with Anawangin, an area twice as big, and perhaps a more beautiful backdrop, Nagsasa Cove promises everyone a more fun adventure.
An hour and a half from barangay San Miguel and Pundaquit in San Antonio, Zambales, the cove offers more than what other coves in the area can offer: a lovely beach on a grayish sand; a lake that reflects the beautiful landscape; a grassy mountains that turn brown on summer; a waterfalls hidden in the mountain’s side; and the serenity and simplicity of life that the place guarantees.
How to Get There:
Going to Nagsasa Cove is pretty similar to Anawangin Cove, and the same applies to Talisayin Cove and even the farthest Silanguin Cove.
By Land
To get there, one must go to Barangay San Miguel or Pundaquit, in San Antionio, Zambales, where boats to Nagsasa can be rented for P2000.00, round trip, good for 4 persons. It is an hour and a half boat ride.
To go to San Antonio, ride a bus bound to Iba or Sta. Cruz, Zambales. Victory Liner has scheduled trips to those destinations. The earliest trip direct to Iba is at 5AM in Victory Pasay and Caloocan. Tell the driver to drop you off at San Antonio. If you are coming from their terminal in Sampaloc, fare is at P270.00. Travel time is around 2.5 to 4 hours via NLEX and SCTEX.
Alternatively, if you want to leave earlier than the 5AM first trip, you can hop to any Olongapo bound bus. Victory Liner’s first trip to Olongapo is at 2AM in Pasay, fare is P215.
From San Antonio, ride a tricycle to Barangay San Miguel or Pundaquit, standard rate is P20.00 per passenger.
By Air/Sea
By ferry, take a Mt. Samat Express (Contact No: 551-5290) ferry ride to Subic in CCP (~P250.00 – P300.00) or the Supercat from Mall of Asia (P300.00) . It is an hour ferry ride to Orion Bataan. From there catch a bus to Subic for another hour or less and then a bus to Iba, Zambales, passing to San Antonio.
By air, charter an aircraft to International Subic Airport, Castillejos Airstrip, or to Iba Local Airport.
On the way to the waterfalls
Where to Stay:
Since there are no commercial accommodation in this island, you may bring a tent or camping equipments (plus foods and drinking water) if you are planning to stay there overnight. Just tell the boatman your planned date and time of return to San Antonio.
If you are not into camping, you can have a day trip in Nagsasa and stay overnight in Pundaquit or San Miguel where numerous hotels and restaurants can be found. You can have a room for as low as P1000.00 there. here are some of the hotels/inns/resorts in Barangay Pundaquit and San Miguel.
Megan’s Beach Resort
Contact No: (047)6210507, (047)9133784, +639194808520
Email:virgieh@mail.com
Nora’s Beach Resort
Contact No: +639182788188/+639196374917
Punta De Uian
Contact No: (047)2522692/+639188888426
Email: elsa.puntadeuian@gmail.com
Wild Rose Beach Inn
Contact No: +639106615613
Email: info@wildrosebeachinn.com
Activities:
- Camping
- Trek to the waterfalls (half an hour walk)
- Swimming
- Photography
- Surfing (Bring your own board if you will be surfing in Nagsasa, otherwise you can surf in the nearby Crystal Beach with surfing equipments for rent)
- Skimboarding (Bring your own skim board)
- Visit the nearby Capones Island and its lighthouse, Camara Island, Anawangin Cove, Talisayin Cove and Silanguin Cove
- Trek to Capones Lighthouse
- Taste the sweet mango of Zambales
- Enjoy arts and music at Casa San Miguel
Nagsasa Cove
Tips
- Since this area is facing the open waters of the South China Sea, the water is generally rough any time of the year specially during afternoon.
- Camping fee in Nagsasa is at P100.00 per person. There is a comfort/shower room and source of fresh water in the area. The fee includes the free use of cottages. A community of Aetas live in the cove, thay have small stores in the area that sell water, chips, candles, canned goods and other basic necessities.
- If you are a first timer, hire a local to guide you to the waterfalls. The rate is P30.00 per person.
- Budget for campers is P1500.00 or less, per person (sharing basis)
- Nagsasa Cove can be reached by land via five to six hours trek from Subic crossing Mt. Nagsasa
- Mang Johnny offers boats to Anawangin, Nagsasa, Capones, Camara, Talisayin and nearby places. He is highly recommended of most travelers (including lakwatsero.com). Contact number: +639202224687
Itinerary
This is our actual itinerary for our Nagsasa weekend camping with side trip to Anawangin Cove and Capones Island.
Day 1
0000H – 0200H: Assembly – Victory Pasay
0200H – 0500H: Manila to Olongapo
0500H – 0600H: Breakfast in Olongapo/Shop for other necessities
0600H – 0700H: Olongapo to San Antonio
0700H – 0800H: Regroup/Change Clothing/Meet boatman
0800H – 0845H: San Antonio to Anawangin (sidetrip)
0845H – 1030H: Explore Anawangin
1030H – 1130H: Anawangin to Nagsasa
1130H – 1230H: Build camp/Prepare lunch
1230H – 1330H: Lunch
1330H – 1800H: Free time
1800H – 1900H: Prepare Dinner
1900H – 2000H: Dinner
2000H ——-> : Socials/Bonfire/Lights off
Day 2
0600H – 0700H: Prepare Breakfast
0700H – 0800H: Heavy Breakfast
0800H – 0945H: Free time/Break camp
0945H – 1100H: Nagsasa to Capones Island
1100H – 1200H: Trek to Capones Lighthouse
1200H – 1330H: Explore Lighthouse
1330H – 1415H: Trek back to boat
1415H – 1430H: Capones Island to San Antonio
1430H – 1600H: Washup/Fixup/Snacks
1600H – 1700H: San Antonio to Olongapo
1700H – 1900H: Early Dinner/Rest
1900H – 2200H: Olongapo to Manila
Individual Estimated Cost
Pasay to Olongapo: P215
Olongapo to San Antonio: P41
Trike to Barangay San Miguel: P20
Boat Ride (Round Trip): P600
Nagsasa Entrance: P100
Anawangin Daytour Entrance: ~P50 (can be haggled)
Trike Barangay San Miguel to San Antonio Market: P20
Miscellaneous Expense (foods, utilities, utensils, condiments, tips, etc): ~P300
San Antonio to Olongapo: 41
Olongapo to Cubao: P200
Estimated Total: ~P1587
Hi there,
Tara na at mag enjoy ngayong summer sa:
1. Agnaem
2. Anawangin
3. Talisayen
4. Nagsasa
5. Silanguin
6. Capones and Camara island
Book your Boat and Tent now.
Packages are also available. Inquire now!
Contact person: Liezel Nieva or Dindo Nieva
Contact numbers:
Globe: 09172022692
Smart: 09995959623
Blogsite: http:\\dindonieva.multiply.com
Dindo
Anawangin and nagsasa are such a beautiful beach we’ve ever visited! Sobrang quiet and malayo sa metro. Nakakarelax dahil na rin walang hassle na mag-iistorbo sayo dahil wala nga signal dun. sobrang isolated yet yun naman talaga ang gusto namin. Sobrang bait at accommodating din ng mga tao lalo na yung mga bangkero namin. Sulit ang binayad namin dahil asikaso kaming mabuti. Highly recommended ko po sila na maging bangkero niyo when you visit anawangin and nagsasa. kuya jay-r agasa po ang name niya and two thumbs up ako sa service nila! Here’s kuya’s number:09173809104. Try niyo din service niya!
may Van nadin ba kasama yan?? pati magkano per person?
walang kwenta d2 sa anawangin. wag basta basta magtiwala sa mga shabu user na bangkero nung pababa na ko ng bangka
papuntang capones lighthouse sumigaw ang bangkero na tangalin daw ang tsinelas nasugatan tuloy ako malaki at malalim
madugo talaga pagdating sa anawangin walang first aid station meron sila first aid kit pero madumi may mga traces ng dugo
yung first aid kit nila pati pagkain na kasama sa package madumi.. yung prutas kung hindi durog may kagat.. ito ang proof
dahil sa adik na bangkero
http://tinypic.com/view.php?pic=2qnqtsp&s=6.. buti n lang tumigil ang pagdurugo at hindi namaga kinabukasan.. pangit ng
ugali ng mga tagaroon asal eskwater.. go there at your own risk. not recommended for diabetic person…
ikaw ang asal skwater. wag mo lahatin ung mga tao dun dahil lang sa na experience mo. siguro kaya ka nasugatan dahil na rin sa katangahan mo.
uu tanga ako eh noh kasi hindi ko alam kong anong meron sa dagat dahil first timer at sumigaw ang isa sa mga bangkero na high na high na tangalin daw ang tsinelas samantalang alam nila na may matalas at matutulis na bato, bakit asal eskwater, meron bisita na hindi nakapagregister at pumasok sa campsite galit na galit na hinabol ng caretaker at pinagmumura pwede naman kausapin ng maayos para makapagregister. itong nilagay ko d2 ay base sa observation at experience ko sa lugar.. and take note kaya pala nung nagresearch ako sa lugar walang negative feedback delete pala kaya puro positive feedback nabiktima tuloy ako tsk tsk tsk..
Depende yan sa perspective mo eh. yung experience na ba-baba ka ngbangka para puntahan yung capones was on of a kind kasi di mo parating maeexperience yan pati ganun naman talaga papuntang capones eh, di talaga makalapit ang bangka dahil masyadong mabato, wag kasi masyado pa sosyal or kung ang comfort lang talaga ng buhay mo ay malls at bars eh wag ka nang umulit wag ka nang manisi! pwede din naman kasing magingat diba.
Hi everyone,
Try and experience visiting the ff places in Zambales.
1. Agnaem
2. Anawangin
3. Talesayen
4. Nagsasa
5. Silangen
6. Capones and Camara island
Book you Boat and Tent now.
Packages are also available. Inquire now!
Contact person: Liezel Nieva or Dindo Nieva
Contact number: 09172022692
Blogsite: http:\\dindonieva.multiply.com
or you can add us on our FB page @
anawangin_nagsasa@yahoo.com
Dindo
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6-8 persons P850 per persons
9-10 persons P800 per persons
11-15 persons P750 per persons…>free 1 person for recruiter.
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Good day campers! we are inviting everyone to try our presyong pang masa package!!text us09193910016
Good day,
If you’ll ever plan to visit this place, Just call or txt us for some great packages deals.
Thank you and God bless.
.
Contact persons: Liezel Nieva or Dindo Nieva
Contact number: 09172022692
Blogsite: http//dindonieva.multiply.com
Dindo
Hello po,
We would like to inform you that we offer boat and tent rentals.
For inquiries and reservations just call or txt us.
Contact persons: Liezel Nieva or Dindo Nieva
Contact number: 09172022692
Blogsite: http//dindonieva.multiply.com
Tawag na po…
dindo
dindo January 6, 2013 at 6:25 pm
Hi Campers,
If you need assistance, Boat, tents and etc.
Please let us know by calling or texting us.
We’ll try our best to assist you.
Contact Person: Dindo or Liezel Nieva
Contact Number: 09172022692
Blog site: http;\\dindonieva.multiply.com
Dindo
SEE THE BEAUTY OF NAGSASA WATERFALLS…………..
3 COVE IN 1 TOUR, NAGSASA, ANAWANGIN, AGNAEM OR CAPONES (FREE FLOATING LANTERN)
*****P1500/head minimum of 12pax and above..
*****P1600/head minimum of 10-11pax
*****P1700/head minimum of 8-9pax
PACKAGED INCLUDE:
Roundtrip AIRCON Van transfer all in boat tour anawangin , nagsasa, agnaem or capones
-2 days 1 night stay in nagsasa
-entrance fee to 3 cove included
-TENT FOR YOUR GROUP CAPACITY
-gogles for snorkeling
-cooking utensils (kaldero,kaserola, kutsilyo, sandok, ihawan etc.)
-cooler na with ice pa!
-Mineral water 5gallons
-ULENG
-KITCHEN UTENSILS
We also offers boat package only for those commuters or with their own vehicle…
Package B Rates:
P 700 per head for 10 pax AND ABOVE.
P 750 per head for 8-9 pax
P850 per head for 6-7pax
P750 per head for 5 pax
Inclusions:
(Pick up point: Town proper of San Antonio, Zambales)
*Boat ride to Anawangin (round trip)
*Island hopping (Capones / Camara Island)
*Entrance fee / Environmental fee
*TENT USAGE FOR YOUR GROUP CAPACITY
*GOGLES FOR SNORKELING
*cooking utensils (ihawan, kaldero, pitsel, etc)
*cooler WITH ICE pA..
DIRECT BOATMAN PO KAME DITO SA PUNDAKIT KYA MAKAKASIGURO PO KYO NG MABABA AT SULIT NA PACKAGE…
Additional 400 per head for food (4meals)
FOR MORE INFO TExt or please call ALAN ARLANTICO for immediate response.. :
Smart: 09185595597 or 09399398456
TM: 09358118095
Sun: 09223753555
Ilang days and night po ung package b? And how much po if 2 to 4 persons lang? And paano po ang payment method?
Hi to everyone,
Anyone who wanted to visit this place, please call nor txt LIEZEL NIEVA at 09172022692 and for further information as well. TENT is available as well.
thank you and GOD BLESS,
DINDO
Hi! My name is Aubrey. I’m from Olongapo City. Me and my friends from Makati is actually planning to go to Talisayin Cove. We are looking for a contact person, who can help us with the accommodation. Please contact me at this number #09269702591.
See you nagsasa! kuya jay-r abangan mo kami bukas ha!
See you kuya!:)
Hey! Contact niyo na din si kuya!
kuya jay-r’s number: 09173809104
IPID SULIT PACKAGE TOUR..
*****P1500/head minimum of 12pax and above..
*****P1600/head minimum of 10-11pax
*****P1700/head minimum of 8-9pax
PACKAGED INCLUDE:
Roundtrip AIRCON Van transfer all in boat tour anawangin , nagsasa, agnaem or capones
-2 days 1 night stay in nagsasa
-entrance fee to 3 cove included
-TENT FOR YOUR GROUP CAPACITY
-gogles for snorkeling
-cooking utensils (kaldero,kaserola, kutsilyo, sandok, ihawan etc.)
-cooler na with ice pa!
-Mineral water 5gallons
-ULENG
-KITCHEN UTENSILS
Additional 400 per head for food (4meals)
FOR MORE INFO TExt or please call for immediate response.. :
Smart: 09185595597 or 09399398456
TM: 09358118095
Sun: 09223753555
We also offers boat package only for those commuters or with their own vehicle…
Package B Rates:
P 800 per head for 10 pax.
P 900 per head for 8 pax
P1000 per head for 6-7pax
P900 per head for 5 pax
Inclusions:
(Pick up point: Town proper of San Antonio, Zambales)
*Boat ride to Anawangin (round trip)
*Island hopping (Capones / Camara Island)
*Entrance fee / Environmental fee
*TENT USAGE FOR YOUR GROUP CAPACITY
*GOGLES FOR SNORKELING
*cooking utensils (ihawan, kaldero)
*cooler WITH ICE pA..
DIRECT BOATMAN PO KAME DITO SA PUNDAKIT KYA MAKAKASIGURO PO KYO NG MABABA AT SULIT NA PACKAGE…
Natutuwa po ako sa mga positive comments from you. For those who have not yet visited our place, try nyo po.
Contact me at 09081477263/09154370359
hey guys:) wanna experience a wonderful and safe trip yet affordable fees and many freebies? Well, we’re offering boat rent to anawangin, nagsasa, talisayen, capones and camara island. We also offered mt. trekking guide, tent rent and certainly a free lend of kitchen utensils and other amenities upon your request. So, what are you waiting for visit now our beautiful places with us, just contact us in our mobile no. 09173745447. We hope to serve yoU:)
Had so much fun in nagsasa! the caretakers are very maasikaso as well as our bangkeros. thank you so much to kuya jay-r for a very wonderful trip!Super bait niyo po!
kuya jay-r’s number:09173809104