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Únicamente a 140 km al sur de Manila, Anilao es un lugar cercano para pasar fines de semana
de buceo. Los resorts están situados a pocos minutos en banca de excelentes sites. Hay mlás
de 30 sites entre la costa de Anilao y la Isla Maricaban. Uno de los más populares es la
Catedral, a unos 20 m. La temporada ideal va desde Noviembre hasta mayo, aunque se puede
ir entra tifón y tifón…
Dive Sites de Anilao
Culebra Island (Bonito) and Mabalahibong Manok Island (Marine Sanctuaries).
Strong currents make it necessary to hunt for quiet patches of water, which can usually be
found on the lee side of one of these islands at most times of the day. Both islands are
surrounded by shallow ledges at about 15-25 feet, with a rich supply of both soft and hard
corals and plenty of reef fish. Between these two islands there is an underwater hotspring,
which is a natural wonder. There is also a fish feeding area and a good spot for viewing sharks
around this point. Good for big-game fishing and macro photography.
Ligpo Island.
Corals of different types and huge gorgonians bound in the area. The location is on the West
Side of the island.
Cathedral Marine Park Sanctuary.
Approximately 60-90 feet south of Bagalangit Point lies a giant rock formation that looks like a
roofless underwater amphitheater. Originally barren, the Cathedral has been seeded with corals
from other sites. Throngs of fish eagerly gather around divers, waiting to be fed. Moorish idols
and parrotfish abound. No need to go deeper than 90 feet since the coral growth tapers off
before this depth.
Caban Cove.
This dive site is fairly sheltered. There are exotic coral formations, plenty of small tropical fish
and an interesting small drop-off that goes down in a graduated "steps". This is a good choice
for shallow dives.
Layag-Layag Reef.
Extensive coral formation on a shallow, steep slope. On the south side of this open-water area,
a ledge drops to about 90 feet from the surface. Big jacks swim to within a few feet of the
surface, although the larger fish tend to be somewhat timid.
Sombrero Island
On the surface, this island resembles a hat underwater, so its profile makes the name Sombrero
quite appropriate. The rim of the "hat" stretches a long way underwater from north to south.
Gorgonians, black coral shells, turtles, rays, grunts, jacks, snappers, and a great variety of soft
corals are abundant. Currents are normally strong during the full moon. Diving is fairly shallow
on the rim down to about 50 feet in certain area.
Sepok.
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.
Mapating Rock (Shark Cave).
This open reef is for experienced divers only and its exploration may require help from local
guides. The rock itself is surrounded by a fairly shallow area at about 35 feet, ending in a series
of drop-offs running down to about 60 feet or more.
Batalan.
This area breaks the surface and then drops down to about 80 feet. This is a marvelous area
for both wide-angle and macro-photography because of the abundant and varied coral
formations and fish life.
Merriel´s Rock.
There are numerous types of coral formations enough to fascinate even a marine biologist.
Papaya Point.
There is a drop-off by a wide variety of coral and inhabited by plenty of small reef fish.
Verde Island.
Strong currents sweep through this area, which extends from just south of the island to the
opposite side. Drop-offs are interspersed with steep slopes with a ledge at 50 feet off
Pinnacle Rock.
Plenty of corals, both soft and hard and numerous reefs fish. Pelagic fish also visit this area.
The more popular dive sites are on the western and eastern side between San Agapito and San
Augustan.
The drop-off features excellent visibility, beautiful fish, large gorgonians, and plenty of soft
coral. The two most popular dive sites here are the Drop-off (o-300 ft) and the Spanish galleon
that ran around in 1620.
Maricaban / Tingloy.
There is a cave at 125 ft., accessed by a tunnel, which makes for a challenging adventure.
There are excellent coral formations, abundant pelagic fish and other outstanding photographic
opportunities.
Balahibong Manok Island.
This 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.
de buceo. Los resorts están situados a pocos minutos en banca de excelentes sites. Hay mlás
de 30 sites entre la costa de Anilao y la Isla Maricaban. Uno de los más populares es la
Catedral, a unos 20 m. La temporada ideal va desde Noviembre hasta mayo, aunque se puede
ir entra tifón y tifón…
Dive Sites de Anilao
Culebra Island (Bonito) and Mabalahibong Manok Island (Marine Sanctuaries).
Strong currents make it necessary to hunt for quiet patches of water, which can usually be
found on the lee side of one of these islands at most times of the day. Both islands are
surrounded by shallow ledges at about 15-25 feet, with a rich supply of both soft and hard
corals and plenty of reef fish. Between these two islands there is an underwater hotspring,
which is a natural wonder. There is also a fish feeding area and a good spot for viewing sharks
around this point. Good for big-game fishing and macro photography.
Ligpo Island.
Corals of different types and huge gorgonians bound in the area. The location is on the West
Side of the island.
Cathedral Marine Park Sanctuary.
Approximately 60-90 feet south of Bagalangit Point lies a giant rock formation that looks like a
roofless underwater amphitheater. Originally barren, the Cathedral has been seeded with corals
from other sites. Throngs of fish eagerly gather around divers, waiting to be fed. Moorish idols
and parrotfish abound. No need to go deeper than 90 feet since the coral growth tapers off
before this depth.
Caban Cove.
This dive site is fairly sheltered. There are exotic coral formations, plenty of small tropical fish
and an interesting small drop-off that goes down in a graduated "steps". This is a good choice
for shallow dives.
Layag-Layag Reef.
Extensive coral formation on a shallow, steep slope. On the south side of this open-water area,
a ledge drops to about 90 feet from the surface. Big jacks swim to within a few feet of the
surface, although the larger fish tend to be somewhat timid.
Sombrero Island
On the surface, this island resembles a hat underwater, so its profile makes the name Sombrero
quite appropriate. The rim of the "hat" stretches a long way underwater from north to south.
Gorgonians, black coral shells, turtles, rays, grunts, jacks, snappers, and a great variety of soft
corals are abundant. Currents are normally strong during the full moon. Diving is fairly shallow
on the rim down to about 50 feet in certain area.
Sepok.
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.
Mapating Rock (Shark Cave).
This open reef is for experienced divers only and its exploration may require help from local
guides. The rock itself is surrounded by a fairly shallow area at about 35 feet, ending in a series
of drop-offs running down to about 60 feet or more.
Batalan.
This area breaks the surface and then drops down to about 80 feet. This is a marvelous area
for both wide-angle and macro-photography because of the abundant and varied coral
formations and fish life.
Merriel´s Rock.
There are numerous types of coral formations enough to fascinate even a marine biologist.
Papaya Point.
There is a drop-off by a wide variety of coral and inhabited by plenty of small reef fish.
Verde Island.
Strong currents sweep through this area, which extends from just south of the island to the
opposite side. Drop-offs are interspersed with steep slopes with a ledge at 50 feet off
Pinnacle Rock.
Plenty of corals, both soft and hard and numerous reefs fish. Pelagic fish also visit this area.
The more popular dive sites are on the western and eastern side between San Agapito and San
Augustan.
The drop-off features excellent visibility, beautiful fish, large gorgonians, and plenty of soft
coral. The two most popular dive sites here are the Drop-off (o-300 ft) and the Spanish galleon
that ran around in 1620.
Maricaban / Tingloy.
There is a cave at 125 ft., accessed by a tunnel, which makes for a challenging adventure.
There are excellent coral formations, abundant pelagic fish and other outstanding photographic
opportunities.
Balahibong Manok Island.
This 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.
