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Quiliano
Malapascua macro pinnacle
Scuba DivingBoatBeginner12m - 20m
Local operator required
Quiliano is normally reached by a short Malapascua boat run with a local dive shop.
Short-boat Malapascua pinnacle with soft-coral walls, a shallow plateau, and strong macro life; current can pick up on the edges.
About Quiliano
Quiliano is a northern Malapascua pinnacle with a shallow top, soft-coral walls, and a lot of macro life. It is a short boat ride from the island and is best for divers who like relaxed reef time and close-up subjects, though the walls can still pick up current when the water moves.
Safety & Access
Site Conditions
Boat trafficStrong current
Safety Notes
Keep an eye on the wall edges if the current picks up, and stay with the guide when the water is moving faster.
Access Restrictions
Boat access from Malapascua is the normal route.
Legal Notes
Standard local dive-operator rules apply.
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Local Intel For Quiliano
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
Best as a short boat dive from Malapascua. The site suits newer divers on calm days, but the wall edges and current can make it feel more active than the shallow top suggests.
Freediving
Freediving is not the main use case; the most interesting structure sits along the walls and shallow plateau where a tank dive works better.
Snorkeling
Snorkeling only gives a partial look at the shallow top. The soft-coral walls and macro subjects are much better underwater.
Wildlife at Quiliano
Species commonly reported at this site, with direct links into their wildlife guides.
Research Estimate At Quiliano
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
Avg. Visibility20m
Access4/5 · Simple entry
Coral4/5 · Healthy coral
Aquatic Life5/5 · Exceptional variety
Facilities4/5 · Good facilities
CurrentModerate current
SurgeLight surge
