Anilao is a Marine Protected Sanctuary. It is the best spot in the Philippines for underwater macro photography. Here you will find vibrant and colourful Nudibranchs &variety of Critters like Crabs, Shrimps and Cuttlefish. You can observe Hairy Frogfish, Blue-Ringed Octopus,Mimic Octopus & Rhinopias. Mantis Shrimp, Gobies & Bobbit Worms. The reef life is thriving and usually quite shallow . You can also observe Pelagic fishes such as Barracudas, Jacks and Trevallies as well as Reef Sharks which can be spotted in dive sites like Mainit Point. There is wonderful hard and soft Coral. There are 75 dive sites around Anilao such as Sombrero Island, Maricaban Island, Cathedral & Mapating. All by a short boat ride.
October to May
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