Batangas Activities
Diving
Ligpo Island
Corals of different types and huge gorgonians in the area. The locations
is on the west side of the island.
Cathedral
Approximately 75 feet south of the Dive 7000 Resort area and about
450 feet, lies a giant rock formation that looks like an underwater
amphitheater. Originally virtually barren, the cathedral has been
seeded with coral from other sites. Throngs of eager fish around
visiting divers waiting to be fed.
Caban Cove
This dive site is fairly sheltered. There are exotic coral formations,
plenty of small tropical fish and an interesting small drop-off
that goes down in graduated "steps." This is a good choice
for shallow dives.
Layag-Layag Point
There are coral heads teeming with life and the water is usually
crystal clear. There are also enough things to see to keep snorkelers
interested.
Sombrero Island
The island's external shape resembles the shape of a hat. However,
underwater, its profile makes its name "sombrero" even
more appropriate In certain areas, diving is fairly shallows on
the rim down to about 50 feet
 Sepok
The rim of the drop-off southwest of Sepok Point is a very good
dive site with many varieties of marine life.
Batalan
This area breaks the surface and then drops down to about 80 feet.
This is a marvelous area for both wide-angle and macro-photography
because of the abundant and varied coral formations and fish life.
Merriel's Rock
There are types of coral numerous enough to fascinate even a marine
biologist.
Papaya Point
There is a drop-off topped by a wide variety of coral and inhabited
by plenty of small reef fish.
Verde Island
The two most popular dive sites here are the Drop-off (0-300 feet)
and the Spanish galleon which ran aground in 1620.
Maricaban / Tingloy
The island contains a cave at 125 feet, accessed by a tunnel, which
makes for a challenging adventure.
Malahibong Manok Island
This dive site is 50-70 with a flat bottom and moderate to severe
current. The major attraction is a hoyt spring in a haloow bed measuring
60-70 ft in depth. A round this area are excellent coral formations.
Golf
 Evercrest Banyan Tree Resort
Designed using indigenous materials, this golf club and resort features
a deluxe hotel lavished with world-calss amenities including stylish
shops and fine restaurants.
Punta Baluarte, Calatagan
A nature resort set on the rolling hills of Hacienda Bigaa, Punta
Baluarte offers first-rate accomodations, world-calss golf course
and facilities.
Calatagan Golf Club
Lauded as one of the best international championship courses in
Southeast Asia, this golf club holds another unique distinction:
it is located in an arboretum where over 3,000 trees of local and
foreign tree species are planted.
Mountain Climbing / Volcano Trekking
Mt. Maculot
One of the highest mountains in Batangas, Mt. Maculot has always
been a favorie among mountaineers and trekkers alike. The name of
the place was derived from the people with kinky hair who lived
in the mountains.
Taal Volcano
The lowest volcano in the world is surrounded by a lake. It is accessible
by boat from at least seven towns surrounding tha lake. Tour agencies
as well as some Tagaytay rresorts offer tour packages to the lake.
Jump off point is Agoncillo, Batangas.
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