The Philippines seems to never run out of beautiful tourist destinations. One can hop from Luzon to Visayas and Mindanao – the three major islands in the country and each island boasts of several prime tourist attractions that continue to draw local and foreign visitors admiring the breathtakingly beautiful spots.
Nagsasa Cove in Zambales is one of the many unexploited treasures in the island of Luzon. Zambales is a province located in the Central Luzon region. It is bounded by Pangasinan to the north, Bataan to the south, Tarlac and Pampanga to the east and the South China Sea to the west. Nagsasa Cove, a mountain slope is the farthest cove bypassing Anawangin (another mountain slope) taking about 45 minutes travel time from Mt. Pundaquit via boat. Mt. Pundaquit is located in San Antonio, a second class municipality in the province and is the rendezvous point of all travelers going to Nagsasa Cove, Anawangin Cove or Capones Island, all in Zambales. All three destinations are accessible via a boat ride from Pundaquit.
The picturesque image of Nagsasa Cove is breathtakingly beautiful – from the crystal clear azure waters teeming with whirling fishes to the quiet and relaxing sunset view, giving you a close-to-nature feeling. The fact that Nagsasa Cove has maintained its pristine condition is proof that the place although discovered by some, has not come to the point of being exploited. There are no fancy accommodations which mean that an overnight stay will see you camping out in a tent, under the bright stars and the moonlight. Devoid of the amenities usually found in other tourist destinations, Nagsasa Cove maintains its natural condition – bare, without electricity, without the urban frills. Must bring items to Nagsasa Cove are camping supplies, food, water, flashlights and lots of batteries. Mobile phones are practically useless as there is no network signal in the area.
Visitors who love nature and the beach will surely enjoy a quiet stroll along the beach, the fantastic sunset view and blending in the harmonious singing of the birds. Nagsasa Cove lets you get close to nature like no other place can offer. Without the amenities of the usual beach resort setting, visitors can still enjoy some popular water sports activities such as watercraft rides, snorkeling, scuba diving, and surfing. Climbing atop Nagsasa Cove will get your jaw drop in awe at the amazing view of the surroundings. Nagsasa Cove is truly a glorious way to pay tribute to Mother Nature.
Visitors will enjoy Nagsasa Cove the best when the waves are calm and undisturbed, from January to March. Summer months of April and May will see the cove swarmed with local and foreign guests looking for a refreshing way to escape the heat of summer.
