A new summer destination in the Philippines

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Well, it's not really new. But it's not as exploited as Boracay in Aklan or the El Nido in Palawan. It's the Anawangin Cove in Zambales, Philippines. If you've ever heard of Subic, it's near there. Anawangin is at least 4 hours away from Manila. From the mainland in Pundaquit, Zambales, you can go to Anawangin either by boat or by trekking for at least an hour in the mountain. When you go by boat, you will be astounded by the awesome rock formations in the mountain which the boat will pass by. There is no resort or comfortable rooms in Anawangin. Tourists only put up tents in between the pine trees up ahead from the beach. There are wooden tables available and there is a water pump where people can get freshwater for washing dishes or clothes. There are shower rooms, comfort rooms and dressing rooms but not the sophisticated ones. Still, they are manageable. Still away from the beach, there is a stream with perfectly clear water and up ahead more is the forest which tourists can explore. By boat, tourists can go island hopping to the two islands near islands, Capones and Camara islands. Capones has white sand beach like Anawangin and perfectly clear blue water for swimming and snorkeling. Camara islands has awesome rock formations and tourists have to go conquer a few to explore the island. This was the part I really enjoyed especially when we had to go crawl in an opening under the rocks to go to the other side of the island. The sand is also white but coarser and the water is also clear and blue which is really good for swimming. Me and my friends really enjoyed the place and two days and one night wasn't just enough so we are planning to go back the next summer.