Dive-site story
Quiliano is a relaxed reef site situated southwest of Malapascua Island. The bottom features a mixture of sandy patches and coral bommies draped in gorgonian seafans, soft corals, and sponges. It serves as a productive spot for critter hunting and macro photography, with plenty of small reef dwellers tucked into crevices.
Macro photography opportunities around coral heads
Pygmy seahorses clinging to gorgonian fans
Sheltered conditions suitable for easy navigation and training
Location
Use the map to plan with your operator and confirm the exact entry point on the day.
Seasonality
Calmest seas and optimal visibility occur during the dry northeast monsoon and early summer.
Marine life
| Species | Likelihood | J | F | M | A | M | J | J | A | S | O | N | D |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bargibant's Pygmy SeahorseHippocampus bargibanti | Common | ||||||||||||
| Painted FrogfishAntennarius pictus | Common | ||||||||||||
| Robust Ghost PipefishSolenostomus cyanopterus | Seasonal | ||||||||||||
| Mantis ShrimpOdontodactylus scyllarus | Common | ||||||||||||
| Banded Sea KraitLaticauda colubrina | Common |
Marine forecast
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