Planning a trip? Those who love to travel know the essence of all travel is about you and your enjoyment. Travelers know that the destination is a major part in planning a trip, experiencing and delving deeper into an unfamiliar places, people and culture is paramount.

Expand your horizons and set your sight to the Philippines, an off the beaten path travel site! An undiscovered paradise made of thousands of islands and white sand beaches all around! A tiny dot in the map of the world, and yet a haven for travelers, backpackers, retirees and even passersby.

It offers awesome tourist attractions, magnificent beaches, hot spring resorts, colorful festivals, hundreds of scenic spots and world-class hotels and facilities. Not to mention the tropical climate, the affordable prices as well as the friendly and hospitable, English-speaking people! You will be glad you came, and we’re sure, you WILL come back for more FUN in the Philippines!

 

ANILAO, BATANGAS

 

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Anilao Batangas – Just a two-and-a-half hour drive south of Manila, Anilao, is regarded as a world-class diving spot in the Philippines. There is something ideal for everyone here – from photography and research, kayaking, snorkeling, to diving sites  for both beginner and the expert divers. Diving in Anilao has developed and is at the forefront of the industry in the Philippines to this day.

 

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Visibility is very good, about 60ft. on average, and underwater currents can vary from virtually non-existent to strong, although the surface tends to remain relatively calm. Most of the best dives are actually found around the islands of Sombrero and Maricaban, a short boat trip away from Anilao.

 

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Anilao has been known for years as a choice weekend getaway spot for some snorkeling or scuba diving.  In addition, Anilao is a hidden gem that offers world-class diving and incredible macro photo opportunities. Anilao has some of the highest concentration of diverse marine life on the planet, including over 90% of the coral species in the world.

 

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Anilao is popular with divers and snorkelers. The waters surrounding the area are teeming with marine life, plenty of corals and amazing diversity of fishes.

 

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The northwest shore of the Calumpang Peninsula, from Anilao to Bagalangit, is lined with local resorts that cater primarily to local tourists. Although the beach at Anilao is not recommended for swimming, thatched bamboo rafts, rustic cabins and picnic cabanas are available for rental at local resorts.

 

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From these resorts, you can also rent a boat for island hopping and visit the diving spots, coves, and islands like the Sombrero and  Maricaban islands.

 

 

There are several resorts in Anilao:

 

 OUTRIGGER BEACH RESORT

 The Anilao Outrigger Resort is  located in Solo, Mabini, Batangas and is a 2 1/2 hours drive south of Metro  Manila, Philippines. The resort has 40 rooms overlooking beautiful Balayan Bay.  A full service bar and restaurant serves meals in an al fresco dining area. For sea lovers, the resort has a full range aqua sport  toys such as kayaks, pedal and banana boats for those who would rather be on  the water than under it.  Read More…

 

 BALAI RESORT

Built like a house by the sea, Balai  is perched atop a rocky slope in San Teodoro Mabini, Batangas. Architecturally  designed with vast open spaces, it offers sweeping views of the sea. Scattered  around are groves of trees, left to grow in their natural habitat, that frame  the view from each of the decks of the nipa and bamboo cottages.

Relaxing comes so easily that one almost forgets that  Balai is just minutes away from some of Batangas’ most colorful dive spots.  Open everyday and all year round, Balai offers SCUBA diving and other sports  equipment to guests who are out to discover the wonders of another world under  the sea.  Read More…

 

 ANILAO DIVING AND RESORTS

Welcome to Anilao Diving and  Resorts, this website was created  with  three major components the padi dive courses, fun dives or dive package  arrangements and resort accommodations. This a vision of Ronnie Corpuz a Padi  IDC staff instructor to share his experience and invite more divers and other  tourist around the globe to explore this magnificent diving destination in the  Philippines. Anilao is currently the number one in macro photography in the  whole Philippines.  Read More…

 

EAGLE POINT RESORT

Eagle Point is a hillside getaway with accommodation running alongside the  sea shore. Here rustic natural charm meets comfortable living arrangements. The  theme here is definitely the water and Eagle Point has three swimming pools,  two are freshwater and equipped with slides and waterfalls. The third is a  saltwater pool, next to the dive centre, ideal for training dives. Read More…

 

TABLE OF CONTENTS

 

Don’t Miss Visiting the Amazing Batangas Province

Magnificent Beaches and Dive Sites in Batangas!

Colorful Festivals in Batangas

Other Interesting Spots in Batangas

Having Fun in Batangas

 

 

 

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