With 7,101 islands 18,000 kilometers of shoreline and 27,000 square kilometers of coral reefs, the Philippines lies in the center of the coral triangle which boasts the most biodiversity and marine-rich waters on earth. Priding itself as Asia's Dive Capital, the Philippine seas are home to a species of aquatic resources - over 800 classes of corals, over 400 fish species and more than 500 fish families. Underwater enthusiasts are sure to be treated with an unforgettable and rewarding diving adventure.
Anilao is a small town on the Calumpan Peninsula, a rocky, 10km protuberance of land that juts out into the Verde Island Passage about 120km south of Manila. The town itself sits in the middle of a broad indent in the west coast of the peninsula, called Janao Bay. Back in the days when diving and water sports were first gaining a foothold in the Philippines, Anilao had the best to offer the recreational diver. Extensive coral reefs and even volcanic sea vents made it possible to provide visitors with an up-close and personal experience of the region's weird and wonderful underwater wildlife. Best of all, it was an easy drive from Manila.
Anilao is abundance in wide variety of corals, reef fishes, and pelagic fishes as well. The reefs play host to a huge range of macro life including nudibranches, crustaceans, ribbon and moray eels, frogfishes, mimic and blue-ringed octopus, mandarinfish and etc. It's just simply offers mind-blowing macro diversity. You will also regularly see jacks, snappers, trigger fishes and angelfishes.
At certain sites the strong currents may attract turtles, white tip and blacktip reef sharks. Blue-spotted and eagle rays are often seen in the deeper waters. There is also a profusion of hard and soft corals and sponges in these waters. Most of the diving in the Anilao consists of coral slopes or steps of small drop-offs and shallow coral gardens among sandy patches.
Anilao is a small town on the Calumpan Peninsula, a rocky, 10km protuberance of land that juts out into the Verde Island Passage about 120km south of Manila. The town itself sits in the middle of a broad indent in the west coast of the peninsula, called Janao Bay. Back in the days when diving and water sports were first gaining a foothold in the Philippines, Anilao had the best to offer the recreational diver. Extensive coral reefs and even volcanic sea vents made it possible to provide visitors with an up-close and personal experience of the region's weird and wonderful underwater wildlife. Best of all, it was an easy drive from Manila.
The Resort...
Build like a house by the sea, the Balai Resort is perched atop a rocky slope in San Teodoro Mabini, Batangas. Architecturally designed with vast open spaces, all rooms offer sweeping views of the sea. Scattered around are groves of trees, left to grow in their natural habitat, frame the view from each of the decks of the Nipa and bamboo cottages. The resort can only accommodate up to 22 persons at a time and the restaurant served sumptuous meals in buffet style.
The Diving...
Anilao is abundance in wide variety of corals, reef fishes, and pelagic fishes as well. The reefs play host to a huge range of macro life including nudibranches, crustaceans, ribbon and moray eels, frogfishes, mimic and blue-ringed octopus, mandarinfish and etc. It's just simply offers mind-blowing macro diversity. You will also regularly see jacks, snappers, trigger fishes and angelfishes.At certain sites the strong currents may attract turtles, white tip and blacktip reef sharks. Blue-spotted and eagle rays are often seen in the deeper waters. There is also a profusion of hard and soft corals and sponges in these waters. Most of the diving in the Anilao consists of coral slopes or steps of small drop-offs and shallow coral gardens among sandy patches.
European plug with two circular metal pins
Japanese-style plug with two parallel flat blades
