About 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 guarantee.
How to Get to Nagsasa Cove
Bus: Manila to San Antonio (Zambales)
Going to Nagsasa Cove is pretty similar to Anawangin Cove, and the same applies to Talisayin Cove and even the farthest Silanguin Cove.
To get there from Manila, ride a bus bound to Iba or Sta. Cruz, Zambales via Olongapo. Victory Liner has scheduled trips to these destinations. Tell the driver to drop you off at San Antonio. Fare starts at P270, travel time is around 3 to 4 hours via NLEX.
Upon reaching San Antonio, transfer to a tricycle to Barangay San Miguel or Pundaquit, standard rate is P30 per person, you may opt to add some tip since it is quite far.
Boat to Nagsasa Cove
Boats can be chartered at Barangay San Miguel or Pundaquit going to Nagsasa Cove, rate starts at P2,000 for Anawangin – Capones-Nagsasa round trip good for maximum of four persons. Travel time from Pundaquit to Nagsasa is approximately 90 minutes.
Pundaquit Boat Rate (As of 2020)
| Destination | Small Boat Rate (1-4 person) | Big Boat (Minimum 10 person) |
| Camara | P1,000/boat | P150/person |
| Capones | P1,200/boat | P200/person |
| Anawangin | P1,200/boat | P200/person |
| Talisayen | P1,700/boat | P300/person |
| Nagsasa | P2,000/boat | P400/person |
| Silanguin | P3,000/boat | P600/person |
Note: Side trip – additional P100
Where to Stay in Nagsasa and Pundaquit
Since there is 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.
Book Your Accommodations in Pundaquit
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Lalyn’s Home in San Antonio |
DG Paraiso Restaurant |
Here are some of the accommodations in Barangay Pundaquit and San Miguel.
Casa San Miguel Bed & Breakfast
Evangelista St., Brgy. San Miguel, Zambales
Contact No: +639178382752
Megan’s Beach Resort
Contact No: (047)6210507, (047)9133784, +639194808520
Email:[email protected]
Nora’s Beach Resort
Contact No: +639182788188/+639196374917
Punta De Uian
Contact No: (047)2522692/+639188888426
Email: [email protected]
Wild Rose Beach Inn
Contact No: +639106615613
Email: [email protected]
What to Do in Nagsasa and Nearby Areas
- Camping
- Trek to Mt. Pundaquit, Mt. Nagsasa, Mt. Cinco Picos or Mt. Balingkilat
- Surfing (Bring your own board if you will be surfing in Anawangin, otherwise you can surf in the nearby Crystal Beach with surfing equipment for rent)
- Skimboarding (Bring your own skim board)
- Island and Beach Hopping in nearby Nagsasa Cove, Capones Island, Camara Island, Talisayen Cove and Silanguin Cove
- Sidetrip to Capones Island and see the century old Capones Lighthouse
- Explore Palauig, Potipot, Masinloc, San Narciso or Liwliwa (San Felipe)
- Check out Anghalo Falls in San Felipe
- Taste the sweet mangoes of Zambales
- Trek to Mount Pinatubo Crater Lake via Botolan
- Enjoy arts and music at Casa San Miguel
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 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, that 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 per person.
- 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, Silanguin and nearby places. He is highly recommended by most travelers. Contact number: +639202224687
Nagsasa Weekend 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
Budget / Logistics
Individual estimated cost for group of 4 person:
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
Trike Barangay San Miguel to San Antonio Market: P20
Miscellaneous Expense (foods, utilities, utensils, condiments, tips, etc): ~P500
San Antonio to Olongapo: 41
Olongapo to Cubao: P200
Estimated Total: ~P1787
*First published: 12-Oct-2009 | Updates: 27-Feb-2013; 07-Jun-2016; 01-Aug-2019;09-Mar-2020
i have seen anawangin and been there years back when the place was not yet crowded and too COMMERCIALIZED. no convenience of showers, etc. – anawangin in its pure beauty. i hope the people of Pundaquit would learn to care and preserve those islands around their area. They are so lucky to have been blessed with such a place, away from the polluted air and mind of Manila. I really hope they would implement measures to prevent abuse of the beauty of the place.
hi ask ko lang magkano sa silanguin cove?madami kami. for 3d,2n.dis coming april.4-6.boat/entrance fee.my rest room ba and water?paki
sms m sakin.09154494743.kung meron kang pix pa send nlang sa email ko.tnx
@roger
sige sir hanap po kami ng pix ng silangin para po maisend namin sa inyo, ano po ba email add nyo? txt ko po kayo.
If you have further questions, please feel free to getin touch.
Thank you and God bless.
Contact person: LIEZEL NIEVA / DINDO NIEVA
Contact number: 09172022692
Blogsite: http;//dindonieva.multiply.com
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DINDO NIEVA
[…] and Beach Hopping in Camara, Capones amd the nearby Nagsasa Cove, Capones Island, Camara Island, Talisayen Cove and Silanguin […]
for those who wants to experience nagsasa cove (boat ride)
500 per head 2,000PHP with side trip to capones island good for for four (4) persons
maximum person of the boat….6-7 persons…
for more questions please contact
09173809125 / 09094989480
thanks…
GOOD DAY!
WE WOULD LIKE TO INVITE EVERY ONE TO VISIT NAGSASA COVE AS LOW AS 700 PHP….. ENJOY OVERNIGHT STAY AT NAGSASA + ISLAND HOPPING CAMARA AND CAPONES ISLAND
-INCLUSIVE OF BOAT TOUR
-ISLAND HOPPING
-TENT
-ENTRANCE FEE
-MINERAL WATER
COOKING UTENSILS
*LIFE VEST
CONTAC US: 09193910016/09228788756
hi, meron ba kayong tour package (12-15 pax) for nagsasa cove with capones/ anawangin?how much and ano ung kasama sa packkage..we’re planning on may 5-6
Thanks
Hi mam Jacky,
1850 per head packaged
-van transfer manila-zambales-manila
-nagsasa overnyt
-island hopping capones island and anawangin cove
-entrance fee (nagsasa/anawangin)
-tent provided
-breakfast-lunch-dinner-breakfast
-mineral water 2 container
-cooler with ice
-disposable paper plates/cups/spoon/
for more details please contact:09228788756/09193910016
look for joan/neph
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this is an amazing place Angel…thanks for sharing.
😀
Two thumbs up to nagsasa cove! a very relaxing place and very fresh air! grabe,ang sarap magrelax sa ganitong lugar! babalik ulti kami! BTW, thanks to kuya jay-r agasa for accommodating us on our tour! super sulit and super enjoy! ito pala number ni kuya jayr: 09173809104..
We offer the BEST RATE for a hassle-free, all-in-one tour package for your whole family or group of friends! Marvel at the rugged montane backdrop scenes of Pundakit–a charming coastal barrio off the town of San Antonio. Let it spill to the panoramic expanse of the South Chine Sea, where we’ll take you on an exhilarating boat ride to the grandeur that is Nagsasa Cove: a secluded cove carved deep and wide into the the coast, lined with pine trees along its unspoiled beach that boasts of calm, sparkling water. A short trek inland will take you to a hidden cascade for a refreshing dip. Reinvigorate yourself with the sand on your feet and the sound of lapping waves to dissolve your worries away… or if you fancy, camp out for the night under a galaxy of stars that seem to burst from the seam of the sky. On with the adventures, we’ll hop around the sentry islands that overlook the coves: the rustic Capones with its abandoned lighthouse, and the pristine Camara with its lime boulders and creamy white sand. Truly, this is paradise, away from the hustle and bustle of city life, but only by a mere few hours of enjoyable travel via the north roads.
P1800/pax
OVERNIGHT CAMP-OUT at NAGSASA COVE
(minimum __ pax per group)
INCLUSIONS:
* Private air-conditioned van (Manila-Pundakit-Manila)
* Private boat charter (WITH CERTEFIED INTERNATIONAL LIFEGUARD )
* Camping tent(s), lamp, supply of bottled drinking water, cooler, ice
* Entrance fees (maintenance/environmental) for Nagsasa Cove
* Island hopping to Capones and/or Camara islands (weather-permitting)
* Parking, toll, fuel, driver fees
ADDITIONAL or STAND-ALONE OPTIONS (Call for rates and scheduling)
* Alternative destinations available: Anawangin, Talisayen, Silanguin
* Cove(s) and island hopping day-trip
* Fresh meal preparations (picnic lunch, full-board overnight, on-spot grill, etc.)
* Other recreational services: scuba diving, fishing, mountain trekking, volleyball/badminton
* Surfing and exclusive surfing lessons with Reynald “Kulot” Liwarin, Zambales Board-riding Champion
YOU CAN REACH US @ (09108162974)
how much ung additional for the food?
Hi Renz,
Are the rates still going to be the same if we wished to stay for more than one night? And where are your pick-up points in Manila?
And what are your available / most convenient times for picking people up?
Thanks a lot!
-Roland
. .hi po we are offering boat ride to anawangin cove at 200 per head good for four (4) persons
and nagsasa cove at 2000 PHP good for (4) persons also…
please contact me at this number thanks….
09173809125 / 09094989480
hi po… we are offering our boat trip services to nagsasa cove, annawangin, capones island, etc. with minimal rate.
Maraming pumupunta, nag-eenjoy… !
For those who have not yet visited the place and for those who have gone there pero gustong bumalik…
C O M E !!!!
for more infos, just contact us at 0908-14-77-263.
many thanks to kuya jay-r and his bangkeros for assisting us on our tour last weekend! very much enjoy and relaxed! superb experience and very wonderful place! babalik ulit kami promise!
kuya jay-r’s number:09173809104..
GOOD DAY!
WE WOULD LIKE TO INVITE EVERY ONE TO VISIT NAGSASA COVE AS LOW AS 700 PHP….. ENJOY OVERNIGHT STAY AT NAGSASA + ISLAND HOPPING CAMARA AND CAPONES ISLAND
-INCLUSIVE OF BOAT TOUR
-ISLAND HOPPING
-TENT
-ENTRANCE FEE
-MINERAL WATER
COOKING UTENSILS
LIFE VEST
CONTAC US: 09193910016/09228788756
Hi there,
We offer packages tours to the following destination:
1.)Anawangin
2.)Talisayen
3.)Nagsasa
4.)Silangen
5.)Capones island and
6.) Camara island
We also offer non-package tour
1.) Boat ride
2.) Tents
If you have further questions, please feel free to getin touch.
Thank you and God bless.
Contact person: LIEZEL NIEVA / DINDO NIEVA
Contact number: 09172022692
Blogsite: http;//dindonieva.multiply.com
Regards,
DINDO NIEVA
amazing pundakit.. thank you so much.. we enjoy our nagsasa stay because of you… excellent service..kind bangkero..
kung gusto nyo pong ma experience and hazzle free outing.. kontakin nyo lang po si ate joan.. numner po nya 09193910016/09228788756
THANK YOU SO MUCH SIR/MADAM,,, WE PROMISE TO PROVIDE SAME ACCOMODATION AND CONCERN TO OUR GUEST..
WAG PO KAYONG MAGSASAWANG BUMALIK..
SALAMAT… SALAMAT…
meron po kayo byahe sa silanguin cove?magkano po papunta?3d2n po kamimay water po ba dun and restroom?.txt me 09154494743.maganda din po ba dun?nakapunta napo kami anawangin,nagsasa,ganun din po ba kaayus yung place?tnx po hope to hear from you soon.=)
Greetings, we are please to inform you about our package tours to various destinations:
1) Anawangin
2) Talisayen
3) Nagsasa
4) Silanguin
For more info, please just get in touch with us…
Contact person: LIEZEL NIEVA / DINDO NIEVA
Contact number: 09172022692
Blogsite: http://dindonieva.multiply.com
Regards,
DINDO NIEVA
excited for our trip this coming weekend! we hire kuya jayr agasa as our assistance on boat ride and all other stuffs we will be needing on our camping. may shower area kasi sa kanila at free parking and most of all a very good and satisfying service kaya balik kami ng balik sa kanila. very excited much! here’s kuya jay-r’s number:09173809104. hassle-free na ang trip niyo!:)
Van Package from Manila-Anawangin-Manila with FREE SNORKLING FOR
for only
P1300/head minimum of 12pax only..
P1400/head minimum of 10
P1600/head minimum of 8
Inclusions:
Driver, toll fees,gas, parking fees ,
boat ride to anawangin and island hopping,
ENTRANCE to anawangin,
TENT,1set of bonfire,
cooler with ice,
mineral water 5gal,
2packs of uling,
1pack of woods for bonfire,
kitchen utensils,
snorkeling at Camara or Capones Island.
Additional 300 per head for food(4meals BUFFET STYLE)
for more info contact us at:
Smart 09185595597 or 09399398456
TM: 09358118095
Sun: 09223753555
Can I ask if still available, planning a trip on March 24 and 25 weekend only.
Please email me at the email add i added here in the mail box.
Can we check for 5 persons if you can give us an estimate.
Were interested to do the trekking, swimming, snorkling, and camping overnight.
Thank you.
Anawangin – capones – camara tour package for P550/head
PACKAGED INCLUDE:
-Boat tour plus island hopping toanawangin, capones, camara island
-2 days 1 night stay in anawangin
-Entrance fee
-Transpo from town proper to pundakit
-Tent
-Cooking utensils
-Cooler and ice
-Mineral water
For more info, please just get in touch with us…
Contact person: LIEZEL NIEVA / DINDO NIEVA
Contact number: 09172022692
Regards,
DINDO NIEVA
Hello,
Tanong ko lang sana kung mag-iiba ba yung rates niyo pag mas matagal pa kami sa overnight mag stay – like 3 days, 2 nights?
Salamat!
-Roland
Hi po,
Affordable boat rates awaits…
Just get in touch for inquiries…
Contact Person: LIEZEL NIEVA
Contact number: 09172022692
Blogsite: http://dindonieva.multiply.com
Dindo
Jan 13th, 2012