Where is Pagudpud? Pagudpud or Pagudpod as its at times called is charming one day and perfect the next. many say it’s the Boracay of the North, We state it is Boracay as it once was! And that’s why it’s so popular. It is Boracay as it was 25 years ago! The natural white sands of Saud Beach are located at Pagudpud.
The drowsy rural coastal district of Pagudpud is located on the most Northern tip of Luzon, in the Philippines and is about 50 miles up the seashore from Laoag City, the capital of Ilocos Norte province. It is also around 350 miles north of Manila, you could drive, catch a bus or take a flight to Laoag City.
Pagudpud is best visited in the dry season
The village is situated to the north of Bangui and its now famed windmills and inland lies the massive Cordillera Mountain Range, the largest mountain range in the Philippines. over the other side of the mountain range lies the province of Cagayan. To the North and the West are the inviting waters of the South China Sea.
international tourists are nowadays becoming really interested and lately one of Australia’s most respected and notable international travel writers ranked Saud Beach as Number 1 on the list of the Top Ten best Asian Beaches. discover Pagudpud before all the other tourists find out about it.
The local vicinity comprises really picturesque and almost abandoned beaches, spectacular waterfalls, sensational scenic vistas, and a real genuine get away from the rat race feeling. It is no wonder that so many movies and television commercials are filmed there. imagine a beach without too many tourists, no noisy jet skis, no strip of bars and not even a McDonalds restaurant!
Pagudpud is situated amongst lush verdant mountains, rich valleys, rolling hills and flat coastal plains. The 20,000 inhabitants who stay in Pagudpud and the surrounding area subsist on rice farming, common agriculture, fishing, and the fresh fish and lobsters are delightful and inexpensive here and more recently tourism is increasing.
The best part about Pagudpud is the marvellous people, get true Ilocano hospitality and friendliness, not only the best beach in Asia but the friendliest place in Asia.
Ilocos Norte is synonymous with balmy tropical sunshine, lazuline blue skies; the most stunning aquamarine blue and crystal clear water and effervescent white sands. Does it sound too good to be true? It really is that beautiful! make Pagudpud your next vacation destination