Anda, Saturday, 19 June 2010 18:03:43
The dive sites between Anda and Guindulman offer a fantastic variety of diving for all levels of diver on a beautiful 14 km reef. Visibility in this area is superb (often 20 meters plus). There is a resident whale-shark, many turtles, a huge Humpback Parrotfish as well a variety of reef life. There’s also seahorses, nudibranches and pipefish for those who like to find the small things.
There are several dive centers in the area mostly based within the hotels or resorts.
Here's a selection of some of the dive sites in the area. Most dives are easy and suitable for all as long as beginners watch their depth.
| Titanic Rocks at a Glance | |
| Rating | 
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| Difficulty | Easy to advanced |
| Where | East of Anda |
| How to get there | by banca from Anda Beach. |
| Average depth | 10m |
| Maximum depth | 18m |
The Titanic Rocks dive site is suitable for all levels of divers (current dependent) and is made up of several pinnacles of rock to explore. Drop in at around 8 meters and make your way to 18m. Look out for lots of nudibranches and shrimpfish. Visibility can be around 10 meters.
| Neptune’s House at a Glance | |
| Rating |
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| Difficulty | Intermediate |
| Where | To the east of Anda White Resort |
| How to get there | by banca from Anda Beach. |
| Average depth | 20m |
| Maximum depth | 31m |
Neptune's House is not suitable for beginners because of depth. Entry into the cave is at 31 meters and you can spend a maximum of ten minutes exploring. Don’t forget to take a torch. Less advanced divers can still explore the reef. Watch out for blue spotted stingrays.
| Bacong at a Glance | |
| Rating |
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| Difficulty | Easy |
| Where | Opposite Anda White Resort |
| How to get there | by banca from Anda Beach. |
| Average depth | 10m |
| Maximum depth | 20m |
Bacong is a great dive suitable for all levels. The steep wall is densely populated by corals and sea horses are often found on the big fan corals at around 18-20 meters. Also watch for well camouflaged Stonefish and turtles. Also a 1.5 meter humpback parrotfish cruises between here and Virgen.
| Virgen at a Glance | |
| Rating |
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| Difficulty | Easy |
| Where | Opposite FloWer Beach Dive Resort |
| How to get there | by banca from Resort. |
| Average depth | 12m |
| Maximum depth | 27m |
Virgen is a huge dive site split into two, Virgen East and Virgen West. Both are suitable for all level of divers. Advanced divers can drop over the wall to the sandy bottom while there is plenty to do for beginners at the top of the wall and over the reef. This site is very colorful with lots of reef life. Watch out for turtles and triggerfish.
| Dap Dap at a Glance | |
| Rating |
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| Difficulty | Easy |
| Where | Opposite Dap Dap Resort |
| How to get there | by banca from Resort. |
| Average depth | 8m |
| Maximum depth | 20m |
The dive site at Dap Dap Resort is shallower dive suitable as second dive of the day and great for beginners. The reef wall is steep with lots of small things and has lots of crevices to explore. The top of the reef is also great for snorkeling as is only 3-5 meters.
| Paradise Gardens at a Glance | |
| Rating |
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| Difficulty | Easy |
| Where | Opposite Bluestar Resort |
| How to get there | by banca from Resort. |
| Average depth | 8m |
| Maximum depth | 27m |
The Paradise Gardens site is suitable for all levels. Advanced divers crap drop down to 20-30 meters and look for seahorses. Beginners or for a second dive explore the top of the wall at 8m with its fantastic bright corals and huge variety of marine life. This is the best spot for snorkelers.
| Snappers Cave at a Glance | |
| Rating |
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| Difficulty | Easy |
| Where | West of Bluestar Resort |
| How to get there | by banca from Resort. |
| Average depth | 8m |
| Maximum depth | 30m |
Snappers Cave has a very attractive steep wall from 4 meters to 30 meters and a wide cave at 27 meters. Don't forget your torch! Great for all levels of diver when observing the depth limit.
| Cocowhite at a Glance | |
| Rating |
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| Difficulty | Easy |
| Where | Opposite Coco White Resort |
| How to get there | by banca from Resort. |
| Average depth | 8m |
| Maximum depth | 30m |
The Coco White Resort dive site is very large and is divided into Coco White North and Coco White South. It has a very attractive steep wall from 4 meter to 30 meter and a wide cave at 27m. Don’t forget your torch! Great for all levels of diver when observing the depth limit.
| Cocowhite at a Glance | |
| Rating |
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| Difficulty | Easy |
| Where | South of Guindulman |
| How to get there | by banca from Resort. |
| Average depth | 15m |
| Maximum depth | 27m |
The Wonderwall dive site is good for all levels if beginners observe depth limits. It’s a steep wall with lots of small grottoes to explore. At 27 meter there is a small wreck and freshwater source.
| FloWer Beach Resort Address: FloWer Beach and Diving Resort, Virgen, 6311 Anda , Bohol, The Philippines Phone: +63 918 579 6166 (resort) Email: requests@flower-beach.com Website: http://www.flower-beach.com |
Myk Derengowski