Covering around 100 miles of coastline on the waterfront of western Luzon, the Zambales Coast is backed by the Zambales Mountain Range and holds plenty of opportunity for eco-tourism
The Zambales Coast is rugged, with beautiful stretches of sand joining rocky outcroppings that keep camera shutters fluttering. Wherever you venture along the coast you’ll see Mount Pinatubo looming in the background. This infamous volcano last erupted in 1991, though all traces of lava have been cleaned up.
Outdoor activities are abundant in Zambales, and as tourists rarely make it out this far, visitors are likely to have trails and waterways to themselves. Treks up the mountain or through the jungle are both exciting, but the best terrain is under water where wrecked ships from WWII and have since been claimed by coral reefs. Scuba divers are in their element here.
Filipinos flock to the house of former President, Ramon Magsaysay. Other tourist attractions include Fort Paynawen, San Miguel Castle and the Aeta resettlement villages at Botolan.
Boats can be hired by the hour or day to visit the Capones Islands and the Hermana Islands. Resort-style accommodation is mostly found around Iba or on the Capones Islands. Little fishing villages along the coast usually have bungalows and laidback hotels.
Getting There & Away
The coast is home to a small airport which receives mainly domestic flights from other destinations nearby. The largest international airport is in Manilla, just over 1 hour away by road. Driving the full length of the coast will take another 2 hours.