Life’s a Beach in Pagudpud

I’ve been to Pugudgud, Ilocos Norte twice and I must say it is my ideal beach. For me, going to the beach is a time to have fun while being one with nature. We stayed at Polaris Beach House with my officemates/friends. It’s a simple beach house (compared to other resorts in the area) but you would get a good ambiance and warm welcome of its staff. As the house is being managed by Ate Me-Ann, they always make sure to give you comfort.

The coastal resort town of Pagupud is located in the northernmost tip of Luzon and bounded by the town of Bangui in the south, Cordillera Mountain in the east, town of Adams, Cagayan and South China Sea in the western and northern parts. It is 45 miles north of Laoag City and around 350 miles north of Manila. Pagudpud is famous for its white-sand beaches and blue water.

The Blue Lagoon located northward is considered as an emerging attraction because of its secluded beach. It is found on Maira-ira Point. 

Pagudpud sunset with my office friends in silhouette

One of the things that made me biased on Pagudpud is its simplicity. You can walk around the beach without hearing noises coming from a nearby bar and you can reflect and just commune with nature. Though you will find several resorts in Brgy. Saud, it manages to maintain its calmness especially as the sun sets within your eyes. If you want to look for other beaches in the area, you may go to Blue Lagoon that is undeveloped but features a lovely beach that is at par with that of Saud. They also have what they call ‘Boracay of the North’ which you may reach when you walk northward from your beach front. On my first trip, we took a boat ride to reach that part of the beach only to find out that you can go there on foot. Tsk!

Pagudpud beach front (Photo taken using Liz's camera)



If you’re palate leads you to seafoods and local dishes, you may ask the local Carinderia to cook for you for a minimal amount. As a side trip, you may also visit the Patapat viaduct when you go northward and the Windmill in Bangui before going back to Manila.

Windmill in Bangui, Ilocos Norte (Photo taken using Liz's Camera)