DID YOU KNOW?
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The name “Anilao” actually
comes from a small barangay,
or township, that most visitors
drive through without ever
knowing. The name has been
generalised to include a
larger area that includes the
local islands of Tingloy and
Maricaban. Tingloy and Mabini
work as a team to maintain
a park-like system that now
includes mooring balls and
some of the country’s mostsuccessful marine protected
areas. This collective effort
has been very effective in the
ongoing efforts to thwart
destructive poaching and fish
collecting practices, making
Anilao a gem in more ways
than one.
2. Nudibranch studies
have been ongoing in
the Anilao area for more
than 10 years. Each year
the California Academy of
Sciences brings in teams
to scout and discover
new marine animal life
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Windsurfing and
kiteboarding in Balayan
Bay are very popular amongst
the locals and a seasonal
favourite. Plan to be here from
January to March to take
advantage of the cool easterly
winds that gust across the bay
each afternoon.
Ocean kayaking over
shallow reefs and clear
blue waters is a memorable
experience and a great way
to unwind from the demands
of another world. Either by
shore or by boat, kayaking is a
great way to get away and
enjoy the quiet.
Enjoy a barbecue
and picnic on the
secluded Sepoc Island beach,
just a short 30-minute boat
trip away. It’s perfect for gettogethers with family and
friends, or even that special oneof-a-kind wedding photo.
3. Anilao’s department
of tourism plays a key
role in conservation
and protection of the
local reefs. The region is
monitored by one main
group called the Bantay
Dagat, or “Ocean Police”
Snorkel in one of the
protected marine parks.
Twin Rocks, Arthur’s Rock
and Cathedral Rock are all
marine protected areas that
offer colourful corals, and
an assortment of reef fish
and turtles.