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Zambales, Philippines
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San Antonio is a town of the province of Zambales in the Philippines. Situated at the western side of the mountainous Redondo Peninsula, it is primarily known for its numerous secluded coves and beaches.
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The most famous and visited cove in town featuring white sand beaches and an agujo grove. The place can get crowded with campers from Metro Manila on weekends.
A less crowded alternative to Anawangin with scant phone signal. There is also a shallow creek entering the cove near its southern edge.
A picturesque island with white sand beaches, stunning views of the mainland mountains and an equally picturesque lighthouse.
A house inside a mango orchard built in 1921 and now hosting a museum on local history, culture and art.
A small cascade near Nagsasa Cove.
A highlight in the hiking trail from Pundaquit to Anawangin Cove overlooking Agnain and Diego's Coves.
The farthest of San Antonio's coves. Unlike the other coves, its beaches are of the gray sand variety. At the mouth of the cove is an eponymous island.
An less-visited cove between Anawangin and Nagsasa Coves.
Restaurant serving Filipino dishes. Their main draw is the halo-halo.
San Antonio is bypassed by the Olongapo-Bugallon Road, the main thoroughfare in Zambales. The main routes into town are two roads connecting it with the highway, one from San Marcelino and another from San Narciso.
Read in the guideTricycles are the main mode of transportation between barangays. To reach most of the coves however, boat trips are recommended due to the absence of roads.
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