Pagudpud , Ilocos Norte is a beautiful and solemn town located on the northwest area of Ilocos Norte, Luzon in the Philippines. Pagudpud is bounded to the south through the municipality of Bangui and east of Cordillera Mountain, as well as the municipality of Adams and the Cagayan region. Here, tourists will also discover the South China Sea, which lies from western part of the beach. The mountains and hills here are extravagant, and the valleys are fruitful. It is located 45 miles from the northern part of Laoag City, Ilocos Norte, which is the provincial capital and about 350 miles north of Manila.
Pagudpud is an immense place to visit if you are scouting for a perfect place of tranquility. It can offer tourists a day and night adventure with so much fun and enjoyment that will make people excited every minute. Beaches here are covered with powder-white sand, however, it’s so hard to determine, which is bluer the sea or the sky. The steams, creeks and waterfalls splashing to the fascinating landscape and spilling over the South China Sea will definitely capture everyone’s imagination. The whole area is so peaceful and calm while enjoying the beautiful sceneries, but don’t forget to check the time, because while you are busy discovering this beautiful Pagudpud beach, you might not notice how much time you already spent on these fascinating shores from this peak island of Luzon.
This place truly means a total solemnity, especially at night while relaxing to the calm beach coast. People can enjoy visiting some of the beaches here such as Arinaya White Beach Resort, Villa del Mar Ivory Beach Resort, Evangeline Beach Resort and Terra Rika Dive Resort. All of these resorts are picture-perfect views having distinctive appearances, not to mention that they are as well inexpensive resorts that are located along the shores of the beaches of Saud Pagudpud. They typically charge fixed rates that are very economical, and for those who want to unwind in more pleasurable ambiance, the Saud Beach Resort and Hotel as well as Pannzian Beach and Mountain Resort will definitely captivate you. Both of these resorts are recognized first class resorts here. Tourists can really enjoy a different life in Pagudpud beach, it is very safe, and the people here are friendly and hospitable, which makes Filipinos known for all over the world.
Today, Pagudpud beach became one of the surfing destination in the Philippines; it has the longest adjacent powder-white sand with impressive waves and strong winds, which can be compared to Hawaii. This place absolutely assures the guests a luxurious experience in a quite paradise!
Pagudpud is a must see place that can be found in the Philippines. Many people from other country usually come to visit this wonderful white beach. You can visit this place by plane by getting a flight schedule to Laoag City in Ilocos Norte. Alternatively, you can take a long-distance road trip about 8-12 hours travelling the northern part of Luzon. This long Journey will take 540+ kilometers if you will be coming from north Manila. Let yourself enjoy the scenery while you are traveling and be amazed of the beautiful nature.
The province of Ilocos Norte is the place where in you can find the world famous historical Ancestral Houses located in Vigan, while Laoag City holds the alleged “Malacañang of the North”. Nonetheless, these are just few tourists spots that you will be passing by when you are going to Pagudpud Island that is situated about 100 kilometers from Vigan.
What does tourists can expect upon reaching Pagudpud? This town is famous with its talc white sand and impressive crystal blue clear water. This is a perfect area for people who love scuba diving, kayaking, cave exploration as well as trekking. For those who are not adventurous there are also other activities like swimming, cruising and snorkeling. Tourists will have no problem because people living around the area are very hospitable and can communicate well using the English language. The beach is even livelier because of the bargain stores and local market vendors.
The typical habit of the local visitors here is to drop by the wet market to buy fresh live seafood such as crabs, lobsters, prawns and a lot more. The native in the town of Pagudpud is cooking the seafoods by grilling over heated charcoal on the beach while having a plain or java rice with an affordable price. For those people who are on a tight budget, you do not have to worry because this will definitely meet your prepared cash on hands. One of the best restaurants you can visit while on the beach is the Emohruo Resto; the place is relaxing especially in the evening. They have acoustic singers with a candle light setting the ambiance perfect for couple. The place is also located along the shore with a perfect setting to watch the waves and feel the breeze of the strong winds.
Some of the native dishes served in the town of Pagudpud are Igado, Inabraw, Pakbet and of course, Ilocos famous Lechon Kawali (bagnet). They also serve Pancit Guisado, Pancit Canton, Seafood Chopsuey and their best seller Chicken Corey as well as the Ilocano’s exotic food known as Dinakdakan. All of these dishes are truly flavorful at reasonable prices that everyone will surely enjoy. Not to mention, all the Filipinos waiters and servers who are serving here are accommodating and kind. Some tourists also visit Pasuquin just to buy the famous Ilocos biscuit called biscocho. This is a favorite biscuit take-home delicacy for both local and foreign visitors before they leave Pagudpud.
Come and experience the fascinating paradise of this beautiful Pagudpud white beach.
