Theres no debate here that beaches and swimming activities are perfect getaways for dry season. But if youre weary with beach activities alone, why not try to trek mountains? Sweat it out first before pulling off your summer wear and have a different view of nature atop mountains.

Mount Pulag

Here are the five must-trek mountains this summer to offer you hiking activities with sidetrips best for this season. These mountains are far from the stressful city but quite near from home:

Zambales is one of the top summer destinations because of its proximity from Metro Manila. Beaches and island hopping are the best activities here.

Anawangin Cove

To add worthwhile experience in your visit to Zambales, come to Anawangin Cove via Mt. Pundaquit. Yes, thats correct. Pass through first the summit of 464-MASL (meter-above-sea-level) Mt. Pundaquit before enjoying the beach of Anawangin.

View from Anawangin Cove

Enjoy the view of the West Philippine Sea and its islands from the peak of Mt. Pundaquit. A day is not enough to make the most of this trip. So you may try to camp out in Anawangin Cove after your Mt. Pundaquit trip and enjoy the beach. The next day, you may still want to visit other island like Capones Island before calling it a day.

Anawangin Cove campsite

How to get there? From Metro Manila, ride bus bound for Iba, Zambales then alight to San Antonio Public Market. From the wet market, ride tricycle going to Pundaquit. Then from Anawangin Cove, rent a boat going to Pundaquit then ride tricycle going to bus station bound for Manila.

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Summer Trek: Five Mountains Perfect to Hike this Season