CC BY 2.0, Wikimedia CommonsBeach· Capones Island· Philippines
Capones Island
14° 54.9′ N · 120° 0.9′ E
A 1.9 km rocky island 3.8 km off the Zambales coast, with white-sand and coral beaches tucked between cliffs and huge rock formations, and a Spanish-era lighthouse on its western hill.
Practical
Wikipedia position 14°54'57"N 120°0'53"E. About 1.9 km long and 0.4 km wide; part of barangay Pundaquit, San Antonio. Wikivoyage: white sand beaches, views of the mainland mountains and a lighthouse. Reached by bangka from Pundaquit (about 3.5 NM). Fully exposed to the South China Sea: landings need calm conditions, usually in the NE-monsoon season. No facilities.
Best for
Island day trip, lighthouse climb and snorkelling
Season
Nov-May in calm conditions