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thanks a lot, what is special in verde? (i read there are currents there)I would love to be spending this week at either one. If I had to choose, I'd pick PG. I can only recommend for myself because I know what I like. PG is strong on coral reefs but has muck. Anilao is strong on muck but has coral reefs. Probably enough of each in both locations to take care of you for a week or two.
If going to PG, I'd pay the upgrade to go to Verde Island for a few trips.
Only one dive
thanks a lot, what do u mean Only one dive? i read its 4 dive per day in el galleon resortDifference between these two places is HUGE!! From dive schedule to food arrangement etc etc.
Anilao: Two boat dives in the morning, back to the resort for lunch. Some resorts offer FREE shore dive(without DM) in the afternoon. More or less dive, eat and sleep from the same place.
PG: Only one dive at a time unless going to Verde Island. And you have the choice of when/where to eat.
Anilao is well known for macro.
PG has a bit of everything including top side activities.
As always, Centrals' advise is spot on The dive logistics are a bit different, but both great depending on your style.
You asked about creatures, and while very very similar, there can be a little difference between the two, depending on time of year. Generally, Anilao has more nudis and macro than PG (or at least more easily spotted). Whereas PG can have more "larger" fish around. In fact, the threshers sharks have been hanging around PG lately, though I expect they'll move on later this week, if they haven't already. Point is, if you're going for macro photography/nudis, then maybe Anilao.
Another consideration is "lifestyle". Are you more of a Go Out and Explore person, or do you like to stay put, dive, and relax? PG will offer much more opportunity to go explore a bit, go out for meals, go out to bars, and do some shopping. Anilao resorts tend to be more "captive" as they generally require boat access.
Either way, I doubt you can go wrong regarding the diving itself. The choice comes down to what do you want to do when not diving.
thanks a lot, what is special in verde? (i read there are currents there)
thanks a lot.. what month have u been? i will have 7 days for divingI was actually surprised by the incredible amount of large nudis that i saw at PG. i bet there is a lot of small stuff too. The quality of the reef is very good
I would reccomend PG, I never had a boring dive in 9 days in january.