DIY: Talisayen Cove-Capones Island, Zambales

If you are looking for a quiet, not crowded beach and not far from Manila, perfect na perfect ka dito bessss! Parang sayong sayo ang beach na to dahil hindi lalagpas sa bilang ng daliri mo kamay at paa (2 tenga, 2 mata, ilong na maganda. . . charr) ang tao dito.

Katulad ng Anawangin at Nagsasa ang buhangin sa Talisayen. 

Kasister to ng Anawangin at Nagsasa Cove, pero unlike them, si Talisayen ang pinakatahimik dahil nga hindi crowded.

View from the Grotto

On the left side of the cove is the grotto.There is a trail to follow so there’s no need for a tour guide. If you want a better view, akyatin ang summit ng bundok para kitang kita mo buong cove. Just remember, the mountain is quite steep.

Trail going to Grotto.

May falls din dito besss. 1 hour daw bago marating ito. Hindi nila ina-allow na pumunta sa falls without tour guide dahil bukod sa aakyat ng bundok at gubat, malapit lang din ang base ng Navy sa lugar.

How to get there:

*Bus going to Iba, Zambales
     -drop off in San Antonio Public Market
     -Fare: Php 275 (4-5hrs)

*Tricycle to Pundaquit
     Fare: Php 60 (15 mins)

*Boat from Pundaquit to Talisyen Cove
     -Rent: Php 1800 for 4 pax (1 hr) 
     -Inclusions:

• Capones Tour
• Tricycle (one way)
• Entrance Fee to Talisayen Cove
• Tent
• 6L of Mineral Water
• Utensils (kaldero, palayok, knife, sandok)

You may contact kuya Joven-09159599595. 2000 talaga yung rent ng boat, natawaran lang namin ng 1800. Tawad lang bess.

Beach volleyball tayo bessss.

EXPENSES:

Bus going to Zambales	275
Tricycle	60/2 =30
Tourism Fee	20
Boat	1800/2=900
Bus going to Olongapo	40
Bus going to Pasay via Sctex	280
TOTAL:	Php 1545

Rocky part of the cove.

What to do:

• Stargazing
• Trekking
• Photo taking
• Snorkling

Sunset in Talisayen Cove

Itinerary:

	Day1
	12:45	Bus going to Zambales
	05:00	Arrival at San Antonio Public Market. Breakfast and Buy Supplies.
	05:45	Tricycle going to Pundaquit
	06:00	Arrival at Pundaquit beach
	07:00	Arrival at Talisayen Cove. Set-up camp
	08:00	Preparing Lunch
	10:00	Beach Tour
	12:00	Lunch. Rest.
	03:00	Trekking to Grotto
	05:00	Preparing Dinner. Sunset Viewing
	06:00	Dinner
	07:00	Rest. Shower
	12:00	Stargazing
	03:00	Sleeping Time
		Capones Island

Left side of the island, facing the Pundaquit beach.

      Day 2

07:00	Wake up. Breakfast
08:00	Preparing things
09:00	Capones Tour
12:00	Going back to Manila
04:00	Arrival at Manila

Distant View of Capones and Camara Island

Maganda ang buhangin sa Capones, creamy white at sobrang linaw ng tubig. Ingat lang dahil konting kembot lang ay malalim na agad. Malakas din ang alon dito compare sa Talisayen. Pero mas magandang magphoto taking dito.

Trail going to Lighthouse

NOTE & TIPS:

• 12:45 ang Last Trip ng Victory Liner (Pasay) going to Iba, Zambales.
• Bring your foods. There are mini stores in Talisayen but expensive Bess.
• There is electricity in Talisayen but limited. From 6pm to 10pm only.
• May toilet din sa Cove. But don't expect too much.
• Walang signal sa Cove. wala! WALA!
• Bring a Sunblock. Sobrang init sa Capones dahil open area at hindi mapuno.
• Bawal magcamp sa Capones at wala din toilet.
• Bawal na umakyat sa Lighthouse due to maraming accidents.