In this diving site you find depths between 24- 42 meters and an underwater hill at a depth of 32m. Filled with coral,snappers,barracudas and pelagic fish. At the bottom of the hill you can see an all white sea nettle resembling a Christmas tree. The famous Apo Reef is part of Sablayan although it may be accessed also from Dauin in Negros Occidental. Waters in the Sablayan area are abundant with marine life and rich corals.
How to get there:
Mindoro Occidental is located 15kms. off the southwest coast of Luzon. From Manila,it requires only 45 minutes flying time to Mamburao and San Jose. There are charter and commuter flights to Lubang Island. It is also accessible by boat and interisland vessels in just two and a half hours travel to Abra de Ilog,and 16 hours to San Jose,the main port of the province. Sablayan is a 2-3 hour ride by bus,jeepney,or pumpboat from San Jose.
Last updated: 2007-01-20 15:03:52.955864
