Friends who have watched the TV series "The Abyss" often have an infinite yearning for the depths of the ocean, fantasizing about one day being able to swim freely in the sea like Michael. Nowadays, with the development and popularization of diving, exploring the ocean depths is no longer a fantasy. The Philippines, with its numerous islands, is a country very suitable for diving. After immigrating to the Philippines, embarking on a thrilling diving journey to experience the vibrant and dynamic underwater world will be a wonderful experience. Today, I will introduce several excellent diving spots in the Philippines.
Anilao
Located 140 kilometers from downtown Manila, Anilao is the most convenient and earliest developed diving spot in the Philippines, and it is widely known as a great place to see the best "little creatures" in the Philippines. Its geographical location is very convenient, taking only 2 hours to reach from Manila. Anilao is also a famous place for many Manila residents to learn diving. Anilao has an average of over 30 dive sites, where you can commonly see the "secretive octopus," "pygmy seahorse," "flame scallop," and a variety of sea slugs. Biological researchers even refer to Anilao as the "capital of sea slugs (sea hares)" in the world. The corals in Anilao are also highly regarded by divers, featuring a variety of colorful soft and hard corals and starfish. Additionally, the shore diving here is very attractive, with convenience comparable to the Blue Hole in Indonesia.
Boracay
Located at the westernmost point of the Visayas, at the northwest tip of Panay, the island is only 7 kilometers long and covers an area of 1,083 hectares. The middle of the island is narrow and flat, about 1 kilometer wide, with mountainous terrain at both the northern and southern ends.
The island has three villages: Yapak in the north, Balabag in the center, and Manoc-Manoc in the south, with a 4-kilometer long fine white sand beach, acclaimed as the best beach in the Philippines. In 1990, it was selected as one of the best beaches by the BMW Tropical Beach Handbook, and in December 1996, it was rated as the number one tropical beach by The British Publication TV Quick. There are first-class resort hotels, restaurants offering cuisine from around the world, fast food outlets, discos, various water activities, diving, outdoor sports, or leisurely strolls, among others. This small island has become the most popular vacation destination in the Philippines.
Subic Bay
Subic Bay is an important harbor on the eastern coast of the South China Sea, located in the southwest of Luzon Island in the Philippines. To the east is Cape Mayagao, and to the west is Cape Binictican. It is 14 kilometers long and 8-13 kilometers wide, with a depth of 24-50 meters. The United States established a naval base here in 1901. It is now returned to the Philippine government and has good anchorage.
