Other Mesmerizing Spots in the Vicinity

Here are some places that you can visit when you are spending some relaxing time in Pagudpud, Ilocos Norte.

1. Patapat Viaduct

Patapat Viaduct is an elevated concrete highway constructed along winding mountainside in the northernmost section of Ilocos Norte. This viaduct was constructed to solve the problem of landslides in the area which have caused so many vehicular accidents in the past. Footed on the rocky seashore just several meters from the mountain side it gives motorists a spectacular view of Pasaleng Bay.

It is practically deserted except for occasional photo taking from a tourist. You should take this leisure drive along Patapat and be mesmerized by its awesome beauty.

How to Get there:

The Patapat viaduct is about 16+ kilometers from Pagudpud, Ilocos Norte (about an hour away). This is farther north from Blue Lagoon. From Pagudpud, simply head northeast towards Cagayan. This will take you through winding mountain roads that have lush vegetation on both sides and occasional views of the sea until you reach the patapat viaduct.

2. Cape Bojeador Lighthouse

This is the fantastic facade of the Cape Bojeador also known as Burgos Lighthouse. This is a perfect portrait place and I must admit that for heritage places, we need to turn to the experts at Heritage Conservation Society to accurately describe its beauty.

Its magnificent features are so unique that when you go inside, you’ll feel like you’re part of its past. It is such a beautiful landmark and the feeling that you get from this spot in Ilocos is truly one-of-a-kind.

One more thing, when you climb up this light house, you’ll get to see a beautiful scenery of the sea and a bird’s eye view at the locality.

How to get here:
Located approximately 35 kilometres north of the City of Laoag, there is a large sign along the national highway which serves as the landmark for Cape Bojeador Lighthouse.

3. Bangui Windmills

The latest attraction in Bangui bay where Pagudpud is located is these fifteen huge 23 storeys high "Giant Electric Fans". These windmills are sources of electricity in some places in Bangui. They are now also being used as tourist attractions and it is a good scenario when you're in the mood in taking pictures.

The common mistake of people is just to be satisfied at looking at these windmills from a distant view from the Bangui look out on the way to Pagudpud. You don't need a tour guide to reach this place. You just need to know where to turn and go straight passing by a village all the way to this Bangui coast .

4. Saud Beach

When people say Pagudpud beach, it usually refers to the popular Saud Beach. Pagudpud actually consists of three vast beaches, strung along Luzon's northern edge and hemmed in by huge points jutting out into the ocean. Coconut palm-backed Saud Beach is where the resorts are. Maira-ira, also known as Blue Lagoon, is a few points east. Deserted Pansian beach is still further on, near the bother of Cagayan Province.

A proper name for this beach is: "anti-Boracay of the North", since it boast of beautiful white beach backed by rows of coconut palms minus the noise and nightlife of Boracay. In fact you can call it either serene or boring depends on how you want to look at it. If you are standing in the middle of Pagudpud, Saud beach the photo above is the scene that you would see on your left side with the shores transforming into a rocky coastline. Behind it, you can already see the Bangui windmills.

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That's it! Hope it helps in your trip to the beautiful place in the north... :)