Eastern Visayas

Southern Leyte

Philippines

Napantao is a Fish Sanctuary where fishing is forbidden. There is a tax fee (approx 200 pesos).

This is a fantastic wann cover by black corals, with an incredible density of fishs. Pelagic can be seen off the wall. The top of the wall is covered by Tubastrea sp.

The dive site is very different in the morning and in the afternoon. You really have to dive several time napantao.

There is also a cave; entrance is near 40m deep !

Marine life: Great gorgonians, black corals, turtles, barracuda, groupers, batfish...

Napantao Fish Sanctuary is located on the west side of Panoan Island, in front of padre Burgos.

Napantao Fish Sanctuary is also known as Napantaw, Ilijan Point, Rio's Wall, Toshi's Wall.