Tuesday, 9 August 2011

Pagudpud Beach Resort




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 “MalacaƱang 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.
Pagudpud white beach White beach at pagudpud beach White beach
pagudpud beach resortThe 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.
Pagudpud beach resto Emohruo Resto Pagudpud food
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.




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