Talisayin Cove is a sitio of Barangay Pundaquit – one of the 14 barangays of the 3rd class municipality of San Antonio in the province of Zambales. It is just one of the pristine coves nestled along the Zambales coastline where visitors are treated to a more relaxed and quiet environment. Just like the more popular Anawangin and Nagsasa Coves, Talisayin doesn’t have resorts or any sort of accommodation yet except for beach huts and one big beach house that are used as vacation spots by the owners of the privately-owned island.
During our visit to Anawangin, we were fortunate enough to have been invited by Sir Paul to visit his beach hut at Talisayin Cove. We had just finished our lunch when our chartered boat fetched us from Anawangin. It was around 20-30 minute boat ride along rugged hills and mountains before we reached the almost deserted island. The place was just as breathtaking as Anawangin Cove. And perhaps, it can even rival it now with fewer visitors and more serene environment.
We didn’t waste any time and had our picture-taking session the moment we reached the shores of Talisayin. Some of my friends started to gather some colorful shells while I was busy exploring and taking pictures. After further exploration, we came upon this picturesque river on the edge of the mountain lined with pine trees on the other end. It was like looking at one of the lakes of Canada or Colorado. The water was shallow and crystal-clear.
We also went to the concrete steps on the way to the grotto at the edge of the mountain. I almost passed up going up to this place but I’m glad I didn’t – when I reached the top I realized why it had been put there. The stretch of fine white-sand against the green mountains and the pine trees was an amazing sight to behold. We had a panoramic view of the cove.
After a few more minutes of exploring around, we rested at Sir Paul’s small hut where he served free lunch for us. It was a pleasant experience to be able to explore the beach on our own. The place was so serene and beautiful. Resting in the hammock under his beach hut was all I needed to recuperate from the grueling hike of Mt. Pundaquit. Talisayin Cove is an ideal place for a quiet retreat away from the hustle and bustle of our daily existence.
I went back to Anawangin fully invigorated and excited to explore its own beauty.
Hi,
Great place! Gusto ko talaga makapunta sa Zambales this summer. Pwede po ba malaman yung breakdown ng budget and itinererary for this trip? pwede nyo po ko i-email.
Thanks in advance!
Hi Jay, you may refer to my Anawangin blog, I think I have some info there on the expenses breakdown and itinerary
Hello.
I am also a tourist guide and marami narin ako nadala dito na koreans..
Well wala masyado nakakaalam na super ganda ng cove na talisayin especially kung mag-snorkle kau dito. Compare sa nagsasa at anawangin, talisayin lang ang may magandang snorkeling area.
But anyway, kung hanap niyo talga tahimik na lugar, malinis na shower room at toilet, ok na ok ang talisayin at nagsasa. nga lang, may karagdagan ang bayad sa bangka. text me sa number na to 09082382139 kung may mga tanong kau or gusto niyo magpaguide sakin.
grabe karalangkaw palan nikang mga bulod iyan hahaha idi bga satu karababa wahahahahah
ganda tlga kakinggit…
nice place nman, parang napaka-solemn…I’ve noticed parang wala masyado pumupunta jan…or something di sya design for a resort like others…=]
Yep, privacy ang best feature nya kasi privately owned din, marami ganitong beaches sa Zambales coast. Visit nyo one time.
hi mam marami pa talaga magagandang beach dyan.
meron din dyan white sand sa putipot island
candelaria zambales, napuntahan ko na po.
parang nasa canada scenic nyo dyaan.
Oo nga, I’ve heard about Potipot, hopefully mapuntahan ko rin. Maganda nga daw talaga.
All I remember about Zambales is their sweet mangoes and yummy pastillas.:) We usually went to Iba, Zambales but after the government did something (I heard a long time ago they drained the Pinatubo water to the ocean) Zambales became less beautiful. The ocean used to have fine sand, with soft waves and smooth waters. And it did not itch compared to Hundred Islands.:P
That’s interesting to know, you should come back though and see more places in Zambales while it’s still underdeveloped.
We used to roam around Luzon back in HS but I was too far away in college and we didn’t have much time to spend a vacation..:( Happy to hear it’s still underdeveloped..but when I last went to Iba, the lagoons were gone (I used to walk to the fathest area and see a paradise there, with coral and metallic blue fish swimming around)
wow, nice shot looks like professional photography i’ve never thought there was a place like that in our own land philippines hindi kasi ako adventurous like you. i have never been that place in my whole life, thanks for those photos reminds me to have a long break from work. KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK CLAIRE and GOD BLESS YOU ALWAYS.
Thanks Ray
hope i can visit this cove…sila ng nagsasa.
Ako din gusto ko balikan at gusto ko rin makita Nagsasa Cove one day.
grabe talaga!
ang gaganda ng mga places!
sa pilipinas ba talaga yan??
grabe?! parang hindi!
well, God Bless
Hello! My friends and I are planning to go to Talisayin Cove this May. I read your blog and I just have some questions on that place. How different is it from Anawangin? We are planning to set camp there instead of Anawangin, are there many campers there too? Who is Sir Paul? Where would you recommend us staying, in Anawangin or Talisayin? Thanks!
Hi Bernadette, Sir Paul is one of the owners of the property. There are actually very few people who go there because it’s not really open for public unless you ask prior permission from the owners. Beauty is relative naman so don’t take my word for it but all I can say is that it is less crowded and since it’s located along Zambales coast, most of the coves here have the same characteristics and terrain but of course my differences pa rin. If you ask me, I would go to Nagsasa Cove hehehe, less people and very beautiful, well just because di ko pa napupuntahan. Anawangin kasi is getting crowded already but at least you have water source there and toilet. It’s really up to you. Good luck in your trip. Hope you all have fun.
Hi Claire!
How were you invited by Sir Paul? Did you say that there are no water source and toilet in Talisayin? Thanks!
And by the way, do you know someone who can tour us in the coves in Zambales (kahit Anawangin-Capones-Talisayin, or also in Nagsasa) on May 22-23? Our tour guide suddenly backed out.
Pls contact jherwin, he was our tour guide before and the one who brought us to talisayin, haggle ka na lang sa fee and tell him u got his number from me 09175282211
Okay Claire! Thanks! Btw, i like your blog. Saya basahin and very informative! You also take great pictures! Keep it up! =)
Ummm, Paul, like Tito Paolo Canlas?
Hi, Sofie, I’m not sure about his surname.
talisayin is now for sale… 2.5M per hectare.. 0917 991 3882
Wow, Is this confirmed?
Madami pa pwede pasyalan sa Zambales, and i hope you guys would also visit Potipot island as well as the Coto Kidz (pristine and very clear river up in sitio Coto in Masinloc).
lakbay pa.
Thanks Pierre, madami pa talaga maganda sa Zambales area. I can’t wait to go back there and visit the other places I have not been to.
Hi There!
I actually been to this place with my former officemates though, ang ganda talaga! BTW, can i ask you a favor? we’re planning to have a teambuilding soon and my new team mates wanna go to talisayin cove, pero wala kasi akong contact kay kuya paul. is it possible if you can send me kuya Paul’s number to my personal e-mail? thanks in advance
Sorry Xinji, I don’t have his number anymore.
Miss Claire, thanks a lot! Great shots!:)
This is Mr. Paul America’s daughter.
Para po sa lahat ng nagtatanong,
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hello..may kuryente ba dyan sa talisayen cove… ??got event there eh… were putting a sound system there fo a wedding,,, wondering if may electricity..hehehehe
Hmm sorry Rogie, I can’t recall now because we went there during daytime and we stayed mostly at Sir Paul’s bahay kubo.
Hello po, Para po sa inyong kaalaman about the NEW STANDARD BOAT RATE po sa PUNDAQUIT….
NON PACKAGE RATE
SMALL BOAT….(max of 4 pax)balikan
Pundakit to CAMARA island = P700
Pundakit to CAPONES = P1,000
Pundakit to Annawangin = P1,000
Pundakit to Talesayen = P1,500
Pundakit to Nagsasa = P1,800
Pundakit to Silanguin = P2,500
NOTE: Island HOPPING (CAMARA, CAPONES to ANNAWANGIN) = P1,500
BIG BOAT (5 to 10 pax) balikan
Pundakit to CAMARA island = P1500
Pundakit to CAPONES = P2000
Pundakit to Annawangin = P2000
Pundakit to Talesayen = P3000
Pundakit to Nagsasa = P4000
Pundakit to Silanguin = P6000
Island HOPPING (CAMARA, CAPONES to ANNAWANGIN) = P2500
BIG BOAT 11 pax and ABOVE
Pundakit to CAMARA island = P150/head
Pundakit to CAPONES = P200/head
Pundakit to Annawangin = P200/head
Pundakit to Talesayen = P300/head
Pundakit to Nagsasa = P400/head
Pundakit to Silanguin = P600/head
Island HOPPING (CAMARA, CAPONES to ANNAWANGIN) = P300/head
NOTE: All passenger will be issued with a lifjacket.
Tent 3 person = P250
4 person = P300
6 person = P500
At kung may gusto pa po kayong malaman o katanungan ay maaari nio po kaming tawagan o itx sa 09172022692 a t hanapin po si DINDO or LIEZEL…. salamat po and GOD BLESS….
Hi! We actually went to Talisayin last summer. It was awesome! The place was really serene and quiet. A perfect escape from the hustle and bustle of the city life. As far as I know, Engineer Canlas owns the island. Lucky enough, he’s my tita’s ninong in her wedding so we got to use the beach house. He even offered us free accommodations in the beach house but the helper said that he generator wasn’t working. Mr. Canlas, being the very nice man that he is, offered us free accommodations in another house of his but this time it was in Pundaquit. Really nice guy!
I agree with you Pat, it’s one of my favorite places in Zambales. I was also fortunate to be invited there during my visit because I know it’s a private property;
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Wow! One of my close friends is from Zambales and he’s been dragging me to go there.