Anilao Things to Do Tips by sweet_sentiments

Diving, island hopping, wind surfing

On Sombrero Island - On the surface, this island resembles a hat underwater, so its profile makes the name Sombrero even more appropriate. The rim of the "hat" stretches a long way underwater from north to south. Gorgonians, black corals, shells, turtles, rays, grunts, jacks, snappers and a great variety of soft corals are scattered all over the place. Currents are normally strong during the full moon.

Directions: 2 1/2 hours drive from Manila

Diving, Windsurfing, Island Hopping

Batangas possesses some of the best divesites the Philippines has to offer. Its proximity to Manila, about two and a half hours away by car, has made the province the diving center of Luzon. Its coastline is dotted with numerous dive camps and resorts and Anilao and Sombrero island is one of the great diving spots.

Here's to share to you what I read about Sombrero Island:

"On the surface, this island resembles a hat underwater, so its profile makes the name Sombrero even more appropriate. The rim of the "hat" stretches a long way underwater from north to south. Gorgonians, black corals, shells, turtles, rays, grunts, jacks, snappers and a great variety of soft corals are scattered all over the place. Currents are normally strong during the full moon. "

Address: Batangas near Maricaban Island and Anilao

Directions: Two and half drive from Manila.

Website: http://www.intas-travel.com/diving/dive_locations/batangas_1.html