Monday, November 7, 2011

Anawangin Cove, Zambales

Anawangin Cove 



Pristine white sand beaches surround the isolated, crescent shaped cove. There are no roads leading to Anawangin. It is only accessible by a 30 minute boat ride from Pundaquit, San Antonio, Zambales or by a six-hour trek through hot, open trails thru the Pundaquit range.What makes the place unique is the unusual riddle of tall pine trees flourishing round its vicinity. Just behind the beach is the pine forest and a marsh, where one can find natural springs feeding to the sea. The area is home to a number of bird species. The cove's relative isolation has kept it free from development, there are no resorts on this sparkling piece of natural beauty, save for a few huts and deep wells.  Anawangin Cove is an exciting destination for beach goers and campers.









  Ash fall from the eruption of Mt Pinatubo formed into volcanic rock mountains, and blew in pine seeds that created a unique pine forest behind the cove’s banks. The cove has natural springs that feed into the sea, and a marsh that is home for several bird species.







The sand in Anawangin Cove is mainly Mt. Pinatubo lahar. 
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