BEACHES, RESORTS AND DIVE SITES

Batangas has some great beaches which are perfect for children. Some have a stretch of shallow water that gently tapers off for nearly 600 feet, making it ideal for swimming and splashing around. Others have a nicely developed scene with plenty of water sports equipment for hire and boating excursions. Most of the rest of the beaches are pretty and some have decent coral gardens ideal for snorkeling.

Whatever kind of beach experience you want can be found in Batangas. The coastline of this province has quiet, secluded stretches of sand as well as more developed areas with resorts and water sports.

Sepok Point

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Located on the southwestern part of Maricaban Island, Sepok Point has white sands and shaped like a cove. The rim of the drop-off west of Sepok Point and running southwest is a very good dive site with a wide variety of marine lives. The drop-off is at about 50 feet.

Balahibong Manok Island

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The Balahibong Manok Island dive site is 50-70 feet with a flat bottom and moderate to severe current. The major attraction is a hot spring in a hollow from 60-70 feet. Around this area are excellent coral formation.

Hamilo Cove Wreck

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A Japanese freighter was sunk at the Hamilo Cove Wreck during the liberation of the Philippines by US forces in 1945, a silty low visibility dive 5 -30’ at a depth of between 25-40’. Many schools of large Batfish live here along with Stonefish and large Lion Fish.