Philippines’ Best Diving Sites – the Luzon Plunge Part I
Do you want a kind of underwater experience in a kaleidoscopic level? You don’t need to travel abroad because you’re already at the right place. Diving in the Philippines sites sprouted left and right because of the archipelagic structure and interlinked water systems that contributed to the rich marine biodiversity of the country.
The Philippines is a surplus of dive spots and some are not even yet subject for exploration. One worth mentioning is the Marble Capital of the Philippines, the province of Romblon located almost at the center of the Philippines. Due to its remoteness, Romblon retains its aura of mystery and pristine nature. One of the overlooked tourist destinations in the country, yet it has a way to charm travelers both land and sea.
In the dry regions, lies Spanish-era churches and you can find here one of the challenging peaks in the Philippines, the Mt. Guiting Guiting. Under the land mass, under the depths of its seas, is a diverse marine life. We suggest that before you go there bring a handful of extra batteries, memory cards, and a charger as well.
Romblon boasts thirty dive spots in and around the area. Definitely, a one-day trip would not be enough. Quality beats quantity, so we pick out a few dive hotspots ready for you to discover in no particular order.
Giant Clam Sanctuary
As its name suggests, it serves as a sanctuary for giant clams that lies beneath the sandy surface of the sea. Situated near Tiamban beach, this protected area is open for viewing all year round.
Cobrador Sunken Island (CSI)
Do you want to see an island covered with corals? Sunken Island or Takot Reef Is a submerged island is might be the right dive for you. Starting at a ten-meter mark and going down a slope for about thirty meters. A plethora of photo subjects is within a click such as different fish species, nudibranchs, and cuttlefish. You can visit the Sunken Island any time of the year.
Carmen’s Cliff
If you’re tired of the typical horizontal view you can switch to portrait mode at Carmen’s Cliff. Near the shores of Tablas Island, its vertical wall is akin to a painter’s canvass or graffiti wall. Prepare to be amaze at a wall decorated with vivid coral communities. At a close inspection, you may spot swarm fishes, sharks, mantas, and eagle rays swimming around the area.
Blue Hole
From above the skies, a blue hole is like a black blot on the blue landscape of a sea or an ocean. It is not Mother Nature’s imperfection. Conversely, a blue hole is one of her wonders she used to fuel the curiosity of men. By chance, our country has one and it is located in the waters of Tablas Island, Romblon. You may want to instantly enroll in the nearest Philippine diving course school because only expert divers can manage a more or less 32m in deep descent. It cradles rays, tuna, snapper, surrounded with a coral wall and garden. Small white tip reef sharks mingle at the bottom.
Time Square
Another Tablas Island dive spot. Contrary to its popular name, expect a remote dive in this area. Time Square is an isolated area great for snorkeling. Ready for a non-stop lens capture as you meet wondrous sea creatures like fusilier fishes, surgeonfishes, breathtaking coral formations, nudibranchs, and moray eels.
Still can’t get enough of Philippines’ spectacular diving sites? The list is not yet finished and by the end of this, you can plot your own diving saga.
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