Talisayin Cove - San Antonio Zambales

My friends and I have been hearing about Talisayin Cove the last time we were at Pundaquit Beach.  Captain Tiago also suggested that we should visit the place and also Nagsasa Cove.  Since we didn't have the budget and time to visit these places then, we told Tiago that we will be back.

Talisayin Cove Adventure

So here we are for another adventure!  Yes! Adventure because we planned to stay overnight at Talisayin Cove.  What's so special about Talisayin Cove?  It's the pristine water, the chance to be with nature and to escape from the noisy and busy urban life.  Travel time from Pundaquit Beach to Talisayin took us about 40 - 50 minutes.

Thirty minutes before sunset, the Banca reached the shore of Talisayin Cove.  We rented a tent from Tiago's parents who live there for more than two decades now.  Tiago's parents offered us their Nipa hut for a discounted price.  The place wasn't crowded, unlike Anawangin Cove which is good because it will make you feel like you are one of the locals.

They said there is no electricity but we had it for maybe three hours.  Tiago's brother (I forgot his name) played "Pusong Bato from their nipa hut, taking his chance while generator-powered electricity is available.  We had a bonfire on the shore after sunset and it was great!

Taking the chance to take pictures during sunset.

Another sunset pic

Champ and Dorothy

Tent ready to be occupied

We woke up early to be able to see Talisayin Cove in bird's eye view, a 40-minutes hike from the foot of the mountain to its summit.  Christian, who haven't experienced hiking complained that his legs were hurting so we had to slow down.

Low tide...

From the top looking north you can see Capones Island

Overlooking Talisayin Cove

Old school water supply

  

The Cook

We cooked our lunch before going to our next destination, the Nagsasa Cove.