Ilocos Norte: Saud Beach

Saud beach, known to be the Boracay of the North – just less the loud sounds and wild parties, is where we stayed in Pagudpud. Actually we stayed neither beachfront nor in the internal resorts. Since we were not able to get an accommodation near the beach (despite my full effort in researching and booking), we stayed at Sarabo Resort just before the main street to the famous Saud Beach.

We took some rest first before heading off to the beach and as we got there, we were surprised to see that crowd is not like the one we expected – like the big volume in Bora. The touristy part only was near the small resorts and since we stayed at Saud Beach Resort, we were away from the other vacationers.

Saud Beach Resort is the best place to if you’d like to stay in Saud beach. Though the food and accommodation is pricier, the comfort and privacy it gives is far from the others.

Well there are a lot of things I love here in Saud Beach. The sand, just like the one in Blue Lagoon, it’s not really white but has a very fine quality, so we were able to stroll around the beach barefoot. And did I mention that Saud beach has a wider and longer sand stretch than Blue Lagoon? Yes it has so anyone can do a lot in the shores. Also, I love the sunset view here in Saud – really romantic! Well, some says that since Blue Lagoon is not facing the open sea due to its half-moon shape, there are times that sunset is hardly can be seen cause it is blocked by the mountain cliffs.

What’s more lovely in this beach is that it is overlooking the Bangui Windmills. I love both Blue Lagoon and Saud Beach, but maybe next time I should try to stay in Blue Lagoon too. Post Its: There are lot of resorts and transient houses near Saud Beach, so it’s best for the budget conscious travelers.Pagudpud is 3 hours from Tuguegarao City Cagayan, 1 and half hour from Laoag, Ilocos Norte, three hours from Vigan, Ilocos Sur and is 9-12 hours away from Manila.

Post Its:

Pagudpud is 3 hours from Tuguegarao City Cagayan, 1 and half hour from Laoag, Ilocos Norte, three hours from Vigan, Ilocos Sur and is 9-12 hours away from Manila. Also, there are lot of resorts and transient houses near Saud Beach, so it’s best for the budget conscious travelers.

How to get there:

a. From Tuguegarao, ride a GMW or Florida Liner bus to Laoag, Vigan, or Abra, and drop off at Pagudpud's Baduang Market.

b. From UST Manila, ride a Florida Liner or RCJ bus to Pagudpud or to Cagayan via Pagudpud, and drop off at the Pagudpud's Baduang Market.