Southeast Asia
PHILIPPINES
Exploring the Underwater World of Anilao
Standing out with its prized position within the Coral Triangle , the Philippines is a home to some of the world ’ s best diving destinations , offering exceptional adventures for divers of all abilities . Even when travel opens up again , you might want to stick to a destination near Manila , and one of the best places to go is Anilao , less than 100 kilometres from the capital
Marble shrimp shot during a blackwater night dive in Anilao , Batangas , Philippines
Getting There
Anilao is one of the more accessible locations within the country , only two or three hours away from Manila Airport . Diving in Anilao is mainly land-based , so there are plenty of resorts available in the vicinity and they often offer free transfers to and from the dive sites .
Liveaboard trips sailing to and from Anilao are also available . However , most of these trips do not offer scuba diving near Anilao . Hence , such trips are best for those looking to extend their stay in the Philippines .
Marine Life
Anilao is known as one of the best regions for muck and blackwater diving , making it a great macro photography destination . If it ’ s weird and wonderful , you ’ ll find it in Anilao , from shrimps and seahorses to nudibranchs and frogfish . But it ’ s not only about small critters : Colourful hard and soft corals , fish schools , and reef sharks can all be found here .
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If it ’ s weird and wonderful , you ’ ll find it in Anilao , from shrimps and seahorses to nudibranchs and frogfish
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