Zambales
Region III · Region III (Central Luzon)
Zambales is a coastal province facing the South China Sea -- home to Subic Bay's diving and watersports, the volcanic-sand coves of San Antonio (Anawangin, Nagsasa) and Potipot Island at San Felipe. The Pinatubo lahar fields from the 1991 eruption are still visible on mountain slopes. A 3-hour drive from Manila on the SCTEX tollway.
Getting there
Fly MNL-LAO (Laoag) or take a 6-8 hr Victory Liner bus from Manila.
Best time to visit
November to April — dry season with pleasant temperatures.
Things to do
Explore historic Vigan, sand dune surfing in Paoay, visit Bangui windmills, taste Ilocos empanada.
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Top tours in Zambales
Anawangin Cove Camping
2 days
₱800
Zambales Surfing Tour
Full day
₱700
Capones Island Tour
1 day
₱500
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