Snorkel· Luzon (Nasugbu, Batangas)· Philippines
Pico de Loro Cove Snorkelling Spots (Pinnacle Rocks)
14° 11.5′ N · 120° 35.2′ E
Two marked snorkelling spots on the rocky north side of the entrance to Pico de Loro Cove, near the Pinnacle Rocks. They are an easy dinghy ride from the Hamilo Cove anchorage.
Practical
OSM marks two 'Snorkeling spot' points (14.19167°N 120.58702°E and 14.19196°N 120.58723°E), with small beaches just east (14.1918°N 120.5883°E) and Pinnacle Rocks at the cove mouth (OSM 14.1833°N 120.5833°E). The cove is the private Hamilo Coast development. The resort's Beach Club parking is marked members-only (OSM), so arrive by dinghy and do not land at the resort beach without permission. Depth, coral condition and rules are not documented in the sources found; keep off the coral and away from swimmers and resort watersports. Best in the morning, before the afternoon sea breeze. See Hamilo Cove Anchorage (Pico de Loro).
Best for
Dinghy snorkel from the Hamilo Cove anchorage
Season
Nov–May; calmer in the NE monsoon
Nearby
- Pico de Loro Beach Club Bars (Sun Coral Cafe, Brisa, Reef Bar)0.6 NM away
- Pico de Loro Cove (Hamilo Coast)0.6 NM away
- Hamilo Cove Anchorage (Pico de Loro)0.8 NM away
- Pico Restaurant and Bar (Pico Sands Hotel)0.9 NM away
- Papaya Yacht Charter & Services Boatyard (Nasugbu)1.3 NM away
- Papaya Yacht Charter and Services (Nasugbu Haul-out)1.5 NM away
- Punta Fuego Anchorage3.3 NM away
- Fuego Point Marine Sanctuary3.5 NM away