If you were to be asked for a good place to go for a weekend trip in Luzon, you would likely give Batangas, Tagaytay or Baguio for an answer. But after experiencing one of the hidden jewels of Luzon last weekend, if I’m asked, I’d probably give a Nagsasa Cove for an answer.
The first attempt to visit Nagsasa Cove was a failure. It was an invitation that a friend posted in Facebook a couple of weeks ago. A week before the trip, several friends expressed their desires to go to Nagsasa but the number narrowed down to two on the last day before the trip. Since it is costly to travel on a small group, we decided to move the schedule on a different week. The Nagsasa trip pushed last weekend with seven people on board, most of which are strangers to each other and are only related through a common friend.
Lake in Nagsasa
Nagsasa beach cove is situated an hour from the center of the town of San Antonio in Zambales. Getting to San Antonio approximately takes four or five hours so it was planned that we leave Manila early last Santurday. At around 6:30 a.m., we took the Victory Liner bus from Manila going to Zambales. If we would have been prompt enough, we could have saved another bus transfer by taking the Manila-Iba bus instead. It took us approximately two and a half hours to get Olongapo and another hour (including the half an hour of waiting for the bus to leave) to get to San Antonio, Zambales.
From the town center of San Antonio where passengers usually hop-off from the bus, we took a 20-minute tricycle ride going to a small village called Pundaquit where the boat that will take us to Nagsasa was waiting. Though Nagsasa is part of the Luzon island, it is highly recommended to take a boat to save time and effort. The other way of getting to Nagsasa is to go through the range of mountains and hills that fences the cove from the mainland.
Getting to Nagsasa cove, under a calm weather, took us approximately an hour after leaving the harbor of Pundaquit, San Antonio, Zambales. Before we arrived in Nagsasa cove, we passed by Anawangin cove, another popular beach destination in San Antonio, Zambales. We arrived at 12 noon and immediately prepared our food and set our tents up.
Here are a few of the photos I took that day:
How to get to Nagsasa Cove?
Check out this post to learn how to get to Nagsasa Cove from Metro Manila.
hi everyone we now welcome surfing students beginners and surfers….surf spot @ mags,magic left,river mouth,beach front,(pundaquit)
crystal(san anrciso)
liw-liwa(san felipe)…friendly waves here..
my officemates and i went to nagsasa cove on july 3, 2011 and trekked about 45mins going to the falls. “amazing” is the word to describe the place and we enjoyed it so much. we even jumped from the falls, about 15 feet high and 15 feet deep. we had a lot of pictures as souvenirs and even our friends who saw the pics enjoyed the place especially the falls…
hey there!i can give you the contact number of our boatman in nagsasa and anawangin.he is kuya jay-r and he is very accommodating and he offers a very affordable boat rate.you can now enjoy your tour hassle-free bacause they provided all your needs even before arriving in pundakit.you can contact him at 09173809104.Thank you and god bless!Enjoy!
hello there po.jay-r agasa po,boatman po from pundakit.pwede ko po kayo iassist sa pagpunta niyo sa anawangin and nagsasa for your boat ride.contact niyo lang po ako at 09173809104 para sa reservation po.pwede na din po kayo manghiram ng cooking utensils samin and your boat will be provided with lifevest for free po.salamat po and we are looking forward in giving you a hassle-free vacation.salamat po and God bless.
Hi to Everyone,
How can we assist you guys? Please let us know.
We offer boat services and tent for rents.
Please do not hesitate to get in touch with us.
Thank you and God bless.
Contact person: LIEZEL NIEVA / DINDO NIEVA
Contact number: 09172022692
Regards,
DINDO NIEVA
hi guys we enjoy our island tour last week wala kaming kontact dat time pero we meet this guy boatman po sya and he assist and provide us everything we need . dun narin po xa natulog sa campsite namn para nmn po in anytime we need him ready na xa,,ito po no.nya 09477264124 he offers a very affordable rate..may mgacamping gadgets din po xa pinahiram/rent..
hi jazmin ,
ask ko lang kung magkano yung per head na inabot sa inyo . .
paki message nalang sa akin yung details .. 1st time kasi namin eh .. thank you very much..
This place is amazing. If you want to escape from the busy city life, this is the perfect place to be.
We arrange affordable, worry-free group tours (minimum of 10 people).
Everything is included: Transportation (van, boat), food, tent, group activities (beach football, frisbee, fire dancing lessons).
For inquiries:
Tel #: (02) 377-1062
Email: surfandsummits@yahoo.com
Like us on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/Surf.and.Summits
May iba pa po kayong option maliban sa resort nila Grace Armada na yan. May camping area po sa harap ng isla kung saan mas malamig at may mga cottage din. Nakapunta na ba kayo ng Anawangin or Nagsasa cove? Parang ganun din ang style. Mahangin din at mas maganda ang Magalawa Island hindi naman sa nagyayabang…
Kung gusto niyo pong i-try na pumunta tawagan niyo po ako sa Manila at tutulungan ko po kayong magcoordinate sa caretaker na isla na uncle ko din na si Uncle Mulo. Ito po yung landline number ko sa Maynila (02)983 0432 or sun number 09222688111 or smart number 09475181409 hanapin niyo lang po si Raymond (ako po yun).
Ito po ang presyuhan doon sa campsite :
Boatpick up (2 way)
– 100/pax-kung galing luan
– 200/pax-kung galing masinloc
Entrance fee 100\pax overnight,
Cottage 1000\night (kasya 5pax)
– If you like all Package Foods,Entrance, Boat Ride,Cottage, and also Van pwede rin po..
– Bonfire ( 100 )
Kasama na po sa entrance fee ang paggamit ng cr at maintenance ng lugar. Ingat lang po na huwag magkalat masyado kasi po maliit lang po na isla yun at mahirap kung magka garbage-problem. You will be spending about 300 or less for food siguro. Maraming nabibilhan ng pagkain sa loob ng island. Puwede rin po kayong magpaluto for a small fee. No available rental of snorkel/mask/fins dun for now so its a good idea to invest on a good set nalang. Wala pa rin po available na rental ng tent pero malapit na po. Mag inquire nalang po kayo kung may available na pagtawag ninyo. Kung magdadala po kayo ng sarili ninyong tent ay libre na po ang puwesto kasi po kasama na po sa entrance fee yun kaya entrance fee nalang at boatride nalang ang babayaran ninyo.
Ang puwesto na kung san nakatayo ang resort nila grace armada ay may problema kasi lumalabas na nagsquat lang sila dun.Dahil dito tuwing pumupunta ang may ari ng isla na si madam L.Ruiz ay pinapasara nila pang samantala ang resort nila Grace Armada. Dahil dito ay kailangan mag ingat kayo lalo na kung hinihingan kayo ng deposit ni Grace Armada. Kung magkabulilyaso tulad ng nabanggit ko ay hindi niyo na makukuha ang deposit niyo.
Basta tawag lang po kayo sakin salamat po. God Bless.
want a cheapest rate to any island in zambales (anawangin,nagsasa,capones , camara , silanguen)? ? just contact us @ 09477264124
Hi Everyone,
We offer boat services (following the standard rates),trek guides and tent rentals. Wag po kayong magatubiling makipagugnayan kung kayo ay may katanungan. Salamat po.
Contact Person: LIEZEL NIEVA
Contact number: 09172022692
Blogsite: http://dindonieva.multiply.com
Dindo
The Grand Nagsasa Cove and Zambales Islands Tour
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.
P2,000/pax
OVERNIGHT CAMP-OUT at NAGSASA COVE
(minimum 10pax per group)
INCLUSIONS:
* Private air-conditioned van (Manila-Pundakit-Manila)
* Private boat charter
* Camping tent(s), lamp, supply of bottled drinking water, cooler, ice
* Entrance fees (maintenance/environmental) for Nagsasa Cove & anwngin 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
For more details, inquiries and reservations, please contact +63910 8162974 (REYNALD LIWARIN)?Email address: reynaldliwarin@yahoo.com
sa mga gusto pumunta s nagsasa cove.pls contact this number 0939413900 rodel villanueva…the best po yan.nag ooffer din po cya ng scubadive..
mali po yung number… yan po 09394139000
For a hassle-free trip to nagsasa and other islands in Pundakit, i highly recommend kuya jay-r agasa as your boatman.A very accommodating and trusted boatman! They offer free parking and free use of shower for your convenience. Just contact them at 09173809104.. Enjoy!
Come and visit the place… our hidden treasure here in pundakit, san antonio, zambales!
I am offering you my boat trip services.
For more details, contact me at 0908-14-77-263
its more fun in the Philippines especiall here in zambales…
for those who want to visit anawangin cove , nagsasa cove and other island.. please do not hesitate to text me 09193910016/09228788756”
joan
Amazing shots! Truly enjoyed the place when I was there too!