in-the-philippines.com » snorkelling http://www.in-the-philippines.com All about Philippines Fri, 17 Jul 2009 14:32:25 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 en hourly 1 Capones Island Travel Guide http://www.in-the-philippines.com/capones-island-travel-guide http://www.in-the-philippines.com/capones-island-travel-guide#comments Sat, 06 Jun 2009 15:28:20 +0000 admin http://www.in-the-philippines.com/?p=290 Another great destination to visit in the Philippines not far from Manila is Capones Islands. If you are in for blue water, great waves and surfing adventures this is the place to head on. Capones Island is located in Zambales and is known for white sand and blue water a hidden paradise on earth. The island is believed to have a figure of a man’s face on it’s side. You can also marvel at an old lighthouse built during the Spanish era on this place.

Capones Island

Getting there

The trip going to Capones Island takes about 4 to five hours drive from Manila passing through city of Olongapo and heading towards north to San Antonio following directions to Barangay Pundaquit.

Capones Island

Things to do

Upon arrival at the village you will notice the magnificent scenery of beach behind a mountain, perfect to watch the sun set. The island is accessible for day picnics, swimming and even over-night swimming just be sure to pre-arrange with your boatmen for them to pick you up. Snorkelling and kayaking are also possible on the beach so be sure to bring all your necessary equipments.

Surfing Capones Island

Capones Island is popular for its easy and manageable surfing waves. During the best season the beach offers well formed breaks for advanced surfers. During the season beginners can enjoy 3-9 feet waves perfect practicing. It is advisable to come from July to December to enjoy such adventure but the best one is just right after a storm when water is still agitated.

Capones Island

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OUR TOP MUST SEE PLACES

The beautiful Coron

The beautiful Coron

1. Coron, Palawan (Snorkeling & Diving)

A municipality in Palawan famous for its wreck diving and aquatic views. No doubt this place has been listed in Forbes Traveler Magazine’s top 10 best diving sites in the world.

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2. Donsol, Sorsogon (Encounter with the Whale Shark)

Donsol is a popular destination for tourists who wanted to see, meet and swim with the Butanding or the whale sharks. In 2004 the Time Magazine featured this place as one of the Best Animal Encounter in Asia.

3. Banaue Rice Terraces

Banaue Rice Terraces are 2000 year old terraces built and carved in the mountains of Ifugao. The terraces are located approximately 1500 meters (5000 ft) above sea level and cover 10,360 square kilometers (about 4000 square miles) of mountainside. They are fed by an ancient irrigation system from the rainforests above the terraces. It is said that if the steps are put end to end it would encircle half the globe.

4. Boracay

Boracay is one of the most popular island in the Philippines located in the northwest tip of the Island of Panay popular for its sugarlike sand and pristine water. The island is consist of three baranggays; Manok Manok , Balabag and Yapac.

5. El Nido, Palawan

El Nido is a municipality in Palawan popular for diving and snorkelling. The island boasts of its towering marble cliffs, beautiful beaches and rich marine life. It is located about 432 kilometers southwest of Manila and about 238 kilometers from Puerto Princesa, the capital of Palawan

6. Ilocos

The Ilocos region is one of the best places to visit in the Philippines if you are in to culture and history.  Vigan in the South and the famous Malacanang of the north in Ilocos Norte are few of these places to mention.  The region of Ilocos is not only rich in history but a beautiful beaches like Pagudpud and delicious cuisine.

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