Plongée à Anilao — Philippines
Just 3 hours from Manila, Anilao is the birthplace of Philippine scuba and remains the country's macro diving crown jewel. The Coral Triangle biodiversity delivers species counts that rival Lembeh at a fraction of the cost. Night dives on the muck slopes produce encounters with creatures most divers have only seen in books.
- Score
- 60.5
- Visibilité
- 6–24m
- Température
- 25–29°C
- Meilleurs mois
- November, December, January
Just 3 hours from Manila, Anilao is the birthplace of Philippine scuba and remains the country's macro diving crown jewel. The Coral Triangle biodiversity delivers species counts that rival Lembeh at a fraction of the cost. Night dives on the muck slopes produce encounters with creatures most divers have only seen in books.
The Philippines' Macro Photography Capital
Score breakdown
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Marine Life
47.0Species diversity, megafauna encounters, reef fish abundance, macro life, and endemic species.
Key species
Dive types
Traveling with non-divers?
Your non-diving travel companions will find plenty to enjoy topside while you're underwater. Here are some activities to consider.
Activities for non-divers
Nearby cultural sites
- Taal Volcano & Heritage Town
- Basilica de San Martin de Tours (Taal)
Non-diver score
Limited topside — plan ahead for non-diving partners.
Safety & emergency
Drive to Batangas city hospital (30 min); Manila chamber reachable in 2-3 hrs
Top operators
Crystal Blue Resort
PADI
Dive Solana
PADI
Buceo Anilao Dive Resort
SSI