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General information on Zambales, it's Municipalities
and the Members of the Zambales Resort Owners Association (ZROA).
The Province of Zambales consists of Thirteen Municipalities and one City:
These are (from North To South) Sta. Cruz,
Candaleria, Masinloc,
Palauig,
Iba, Botolan, Cabangan, San Felipe, San Narciso, San Antonio, San Marcellino,
Castillejos, Subic and Olongapo City.
The Zambales Resort Owners Association have Members in all of these Municipalities,
in Sta. Cruz there
are Members in Sabang, Seasun
Beach Resort, in Candelaria
there is Dawal Beach Resort in Uacon, in Palauig
we have members who will act as guides to the spectacular Rain Forests of
Mt. Tapulao (High Peak) in Masinloc,
Camp J. Paul in Barrio Santa Rita and Stingray Bayside
Resort (right on Masinloc Bay) in Barangay Baloganon, in Iba,
the Provincial Capital there are numerous Members in Amungan, Bangantalinga,
St. Rosario & Lipay Dingin, such as Island Grace Resort, Palmera Garden
Beach Resort and Hotel, Regent Beach Resort, Sajorda River Park, situated
on the River offering 3 swimming locations, Beach River and Swimming Pool
and Tampisaw Beach Resort. In Botolan
Ambay Botolan Beach Resort, Rama International Beach Resort, which
also specializes in long term House Rentals and Winter Getaways, West Coast
Beach Resort all located in Binoclutan, the "Beach Capital of Botolan,
this area is now developing into a major area for Retirement and Rest Houses.
Also in Botolan is the Botolan Wildlife Farm, a mini zoo and recreation area
with magnificent Orchid display. Botolan
is also Home of the Famous Mt. Pinatubo which erupted in June 1991 even causing
a major weather change world wide. Cabangan,
has Mango Camp Adventure and Leisure Farm,
San Felipe has a new Member in Brudenberg
Resort, which is still under Construction, it plans to incorporate a Water
Park with Slides
and Swimming Pools. San
Narciso has Crystal Beach Resort, famous for it's Surf, surf boards
and surfing lessons, also surf board Hire,
Johneva Beach Resort and Campsite and Villa Kiana Beach Resort. San
Antonio the major area here is Barrio Pundaquit, with Members,
Megans Beach Resort, Nora's Beach Resort and the spectacular Punta De
Uian. San Marcelino has
no Members at this Time.
Castellijos, Country
Cottage Resort, a beautiful inland Resort with a huge Swimming Pool, a favorite
venue for Wedding, Baptismal and
Parties. Last of the Municipalities is Subic
home of the fabulous Subic Bay, Home of one of the largest United States
Naval Bases outside
of the U.S. wit areas such as Subic City, Barrio Baretto and Balloy Beach
being the R & R areas of the U.S. Navy's 7th fleet up until the early
1990's when the Bases agreement with the Philippine Government lapsed, the
ZROA Member in Subic is Aplaya del Subic Capati Resort on the shores of Subic
Bay.
Zambales: 173 Kilometers of Pristine Beaches nestled between
Mountains and the South China Sea.
Places of interest:
Sta Cruz: Sagrada
Famelia Caves, a unique area of limestone Caves, many still unexplored, the
Hermana Mayor Island, Hermana Menor
Island, this is the most Northern Municipality and the Northern Gateway to
the Province from neighbouring Pangasinsn.
Candelaria: Poti
Pot Island and Lake Candelaria with it's mangrove forests.
Masinloc: Masinloc
Bay, Oyon Bay, a marine preserve, San Salvador Island and the areas of Corals
now being used for ECO Tourism.
Palauig: Mt. Tapulao,
with it s 2037 peak is the Highest Peak in Zambales, home also to some magnificent
Rivers that are ideal for recreation.
Iba: The Provincial Capital
and Birthplace of Pres. Ramon Magsaysay. Iba is one of the busiest Beach Areas,
also with River Resorts Iba
also celebrates the Mango Festival, a huge week long affair promoting Tourism
and the Mango Industry. Zambales Mangos are the "Sweetest in the World"
(Guinness Book of Records).
Botolan: One of the
fastest growing Resort and recreational areas, in particular Binoclutan with
nice hikes to nearby Waterfalls, Botolan is also the
Home of Mt. Pinatubo and Hosts two of the biggest Fiestas in Zambales, Fiesta
Poon Bato in January and the Domorokdok Festival in May.
Cabangan: Mountains,
Rivers and Beaches.
San Felipe: Mountains,
Rivers and Beaches and the best access to the slopes of Mount Pinatubo with
it's Hot springs Crater Lake.
San Narciso: One
of the Best Surfing Locations in the Province and the spectacular La Paz Reef.
San Antonio: Spectacular
drop off point to the Capones, Camera, Anawangin and Silanguin Islands, Mountains
and numerous Resorts.
San Marcelino:
Spectacular Mountain views.
Castillejos: Inland
Resorts and Mountains, also a large vegetable growing area.
Subic: Subic Bay and the
Subic Bay Freeport Zone run by the Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority (SBMA).
Olongapo: Zambales' only
City and a major business Center, plus the Southern entry to the Province
and the Nearest to Manila.