Snorkel· Paniquian (Boquete / San Antonio) Island· Philippines
Coral Garden and Giant Clams (Paniquian / San Antonio Island)
13° 30.7′ N · 120° 56.6′ E
The shallow coral garden at the harbour mouth that every island-hopping bangka visits - the premier snorkel spot in Puerto Galera, paired with a giant-clam site and a small underwater cave off San Antonio Island.
Practical
Position: OSM 'Coral Garden' feature off the west side of Paniquian. Too shallow for big boats (tour operators) - go by dinghy at mid to high tide and don't anchor on coral. Island-hopping guide: standard tours include Coral Garden; an extra PHP 600 per person covers San Antonio Island's Underwater Cave, the Giant Clams site and Coral Garden; boat hire PHP 1,800-2,000 for 6-8 people (date unclear - verify locally). PGYC: snorkelling is best in the inner bays and giant clam beds are a highlight; Underwater Asia lists Coral Gardens as an easy, colourful site also popular with snorkellers. Protected area - no touching or taking.
Best for
Easy snorkelling from the moorings by dinghy
Nearby
- Boquete Island Sandbar (Paniquian)0.2 NM away
- West Paniquian Island Anchorage (NE Monsoon)0.3 NM away
- Boquete Bay Anchorage0.4 NM away
- Muelle Bay Typhoon Shelter0.6 NM away
- PGYC Clubhouse Bar0.6 NM away
- Puerto Galera Yacht Club0.6 NM away
- Puerto Galera Yacht Club Moorings (Muelle Bay)0.6 NM away
- Typhoon Season and Shelter at Puerto Galera0.6 NM away
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