San Antonio Things to Do

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With the beautiful panorama of Anawangin Cove and the place being less touristy, this is a great place to try out your skills in photography. We have met one photo journalist here who shared us some of his photo skills.

Unfortunately, my camera's memory card was not a good one - it destroyed most of my shots! Thanks to vters for sharing their cameras and some pictures with me.

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There is a vantage point in this mountain that provides the visitors a whole view of Anawangin Cove and its awesome sorroundings. Go hiking thru a steep trail and reward yourself with the awesome panorama. It feels good everytime I remember this fun climb.

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Camara and Capones Islands can be seen from the beaches of Pundakit. Tourists usually go island hopping to these places before going to Anawangin Cove. We did just that.

Camara Island, the closest island from the shores of Pundakit, is a big lump of rock with very little soil. Trees & vegetation hardly grow because of the rock formations and the shape/angle of the island. However, the island offers a great view of the open ocean.

Camara has two sides. A white sandbar that becomes visible during the lowtide and disappears during the high tide links the two sides. During high tide, the other side looks like a separate islet.

Capones Island, one of the main attractions in Pundakit, is actually a big lump of rock formation with very little soil. Beachcombing reveals interesting stones/rocks, corals, shells, and driftwoods brought by the strong waves of the open ocean.

The main attraction of the island is the Capones Lighthouse located at the back of the island when you’re facing the open sea. When we first went there, we were not able to explore the lightouse, as we were warned by the boatmen of the high risks involved in walking around the other side of the island because of the strong waves. Early morning of the following day, the sea was calm so my husband and some photo buddies were able to return to Capones and explore the lighthouse.

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Your boatman is not merely the person who will bring you to the islands/cove. The "bankero" is also your travel guide, protector while on the sea, interpreter, and he can also be your camping assistant (he can help you with pitching tents, cleaning up or even cooking your food).

There are standard rates for renting a banca, so please don't haggle for a much lower price. Think of helping the bankero feed his family through your boat rental, and be generous with your tip if you are satisfied with his service.

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Camara rocks- figuratively and literally! As mentioned earlier, Camara Island is a big lump of rock formation.

To nature lovers, it will always be fascinating to examine the different rocks found in an island. In Camara, you just won't have enough of rock exploration, as each rock has its own beauty and unique features.

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I always find it exciting to explore the flora in the new places we go to. In Anawangin Cove, I discovered some beach plants growing in the sandy banks, and with interesting flowers and fruits yet. It is amazing how they can grow and survive the almost soil-less place.

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Whether you are in a Pundakit beach resort or in Anawangin Cove, the sunset will surely fascinate you. I had the chance to see the golden sunset from the beachfront of our Canoe Beach Resort. The sun sets behind the Camara Island. It was such an awesome sight seeing the sun in its golden, perfectly round shape slowly going down, hiding behind the clouds, and finally vanishing behind Camara Island, leaving a sunburst of golden, orangey colors in the sky.

I was told by my husband and his photo buddies who camped at Anawangin Cove that the sunset view from their camp was equally awesome. They set their tripods facing the sea, where the sun displayed a beautiful sunburst.

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We stopped at San Antonio Public Market to buy fresh fish & squid, pork, eggplants, mangoes, rice, coal for grilling, and other supplies like gas for the portable camping stove and additional drinks.

If you're early and the public market is not yet open (they open at about 8am yet), a little sweet request or persuasive cajolling might convince the vendor to sell to you earlier than 8am.