Batangas,
as most of the locals know, is popular for its spectacular cuisines, numerous
beaches, and divine diving spots and one of these diving spots can be found at
the simple municipality of Bauan, Batangas.
Bauan
is a first-class municipality in Batangas that hides a few paradises up its
sleeves, especially for the diving enthusiasts.
Just a 2-hour drive from Metro Manila, you can laze away at the beach
resorts from countless unnamed beaches here such as Ligpo Island, a scuba
diving and beach spot, there's also Binukbok View Point which is popular for
snorkeling and the most wonderful sea-life of all is at Dive & Trek Marine
Sanctuary.
You
won't have a pristine-white-sand beach here because it's mostly rocky, but Bauan
doesn't brag with beaches. They pride themselves with diving spots that will
indeed astound you.
Continue
reading to get an idea on how to make your stay in Batangas, magical.
From
Metro Manila, you need be on the road by 6 in the morning (Philippine Time) the
drive alone is 2 hours from the metro. Arrive at Seahouse Dive Resort at around
8:30 AM, do a quick outfit change and briefing at the resort then sail away to the
first, stop for your island-hopping.
1. Unnamed Beach in Bauan
Chances
of stopping at a nearby beach, is high. And it might be that one beach that
doesn’t have a name that we stopped by for a quick dip. The locals there won’t
give a specific name.
There
are a few resorts on this beach and it was packed with locals making the most
of the summer (we went last April 2019). The beach is rocky and seemed
accessible via boat only as you won’t see any road behind the resorts. There
were available beach huts, a floating hut owned by one of the resort's which is
a perfect spot for an afternoon sunset show, and of course what makes the
island lively are the ball activities by the beach and music coming from a
karaoke.
The water here is clear and at shallow depths, you can already see a few coral
gardens. It’s a nice small beach for a quick dip or lunch stopover.
2. Snorkeling at Marine Sanctuary
Located
near Bonukbok View Point, this marine sanctuary is (for us) the best snorkeling
spot we have ever been to. You just need to pick the best time to snorkel and
see various fishes around without the effort of snorkeling in the water.
From the plain small ones up to the huge and multicolored school of fishes, they were all swimming around. Plus there might be a school of Bigeye Trevally fishes which might excite you enough to try to get close to them and playfully break their wall.
From the plain small ones up to the huge and multicolored school of fishes, they were all swimming around. Plus there might be a school of Bigeye Trevally fishes which might excite you enough to try to get close to them and playfully break their wall.
3. Scuba Diving Experience
The main highlight and Bauan doesn't disappoint when it comes to Scuba diving. At
5m deep, you can already see sea turtles. How amazing is that? To think these
sea creatures are a bit shy to the world.
Then at 20m deep, you’ll reach a flourishing garden of the sea, filled
with colorful fishes, and vast blooming corals.
You can wrap the day with a late
lunch back at the resort. After lunch, When you head back to Manila via Taal,
stopover and see some of the heritage sites there.
So that's one way to spend your
weekend in Batangas.
If you're all for a beach
getaway, head west to Anilao or to Nasugbu. However, if it's pristine dive
sites you want, then you better not miss Bauan Batangas’ hidden gems!
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