The Blue Lagoon-a beach lovers’ paradise

In the northernmost part of  Luzon, somewhere in the secluded and almost deserted part of Brgy. Balaoi is a piece of heaven, truly a paradise for beach lovers wanting to escape citylife for a break. It is known as Malingay cove but more popularly as Blue Lagoon. No need for pretty intoduction, you need to witness it for yourself to discover the marvels of this place. But in case you’re wandering, the Blue Lagoon is surrounded by rolling hills, you can trail one of the summit for a majestic view of the the nearby islands. The most beautiful part is descending on your way to the beach and you can already glimpse the stretch of white sand and the turquiose blue seawater with verdant green hills as backdrop. Truly breathtaking, i will never tire of going back.

Highlights: Blue Lagoon is a crescent shaped secluded beach nestled in a lush rolling hills. Ideal for couples, family, or the solo traveler who wants to commune with nature. And its becoming popular to surfers  as the southern part is ideal for the surf enthusiasts. Visit other nearby tourist attractions such as the Dos Hermanos Islands, Patapat Viaduct, Bangui Windmills,Kaibigan Falls.

Location: Brgy. Balaoi, Maira-ira Point,Pagudpud, Ilocos Norte, Philippines

How To Get There:  Take a 14 hours bus ride from Manila to Pagudpud. Too long? Fly via PAL from Manila to Laoag City, the province’s capital and from there, hire a van that will take you to the resort.

Accomodation: The author stayed at Mr. X house, the rent is cheaper, the family is very accomodating, and i felt like i’ve been living with them for quite sometime..lol. Maybe because of the homey athmosphere, and i got to mingle with other vacationist, locals and foreign national.

Best Time to Go: March, April, May, October, December. Year round if you’re not afraid of giant waves.

Interested? E-mail me for more info.   arcpilar@yahoo.com or leave a message..kudos!