Pier Uno House Reef

The house reef right in front of the Anilao Bo Hotel is a great dive spot for finding macro life at any time of day. There are so many macros inhabiting this place that you shouldn’t have to struggle to find them. It is the best site in Anilao that photo divers love because there is no current.

Anilao Pier is a great site for Macro Photography. Lots of unusual critters show up on this site. Night dives and Dusk dives are the best time to visit the area.

This dive site is home to an underwater landmark cross that was installed by none other than former Philippine president Fidel V. Ramos. The cross is situated between two big rocks at around 18m/60ft. and is decorated with soft corals.

Dive-n-Trek consists of natural rock and sand. The distance from Anilao Pier is only 10 minutes. All divers, from beginner to advanced, can enjoy diving here. There is little to no current at this site.

Located just off Ligpo Island, Ligpo Pinnacle is protected by the Bauwan Marine Sanctuary. Most divers use the diving operation conducted at Anilao Pier to reach this dive site. The site is 20 minutes away from Anilao Pier by Philippine traditional boat. This is a great wall dive with depths of 12 to 35 meters.

A favorite among local divers, this site is named after the twin rocks that are found here. It offers a great reef that houses a good number of critters and marine life.

For experienced adventurers, the current-swept reefs of this site form a triangle abundant in large fish, sea fans, and corals. Its unique geography makes it accessible all year round but can be challenging due to the strong currents, down currents, upwellings, and depth.

Bahura Kanto, one of the popular advanced sites in Anilao, is a must-go. It features a sloping reef with a tip/corner where current is usually strong. One must be familiar with managing currents and drift diving. On the other side of the corner, there is a small hole in the wall at 15m.

Situated at the back of Sombrero Island, this site is an underwater hill that has an abundance of vivid colors and schooling fish. Aside from the blue water ascent, divers may also experience the roaring current that it is known for, making this site a bit challenging.

Considered as the only real wreck dive in Anilao. It is an open wreck that used to be a barge that was turned into a floating resort that operated in the area during the 1970s.