Posts Tagged ‘Philippine Surfing’
Planning a trip? Those who love to travel know the essence of all travel is about you and your enjoyment. Travelers know that the destination is a major part in planning a trip, experiencing and delving deeper into an unfamiliar places, people and culture is paramount.
Expand your horizons and set your sight to the Philippines, an off the beaten path travel site! An undiscovered paradise made of thousands of islands and white sand beaches all around! A tiny dot in the map of the world, and yet a haven for travelers, backpackers, retirees and even passersby.
It offers awesome tourist attractions, magnificent beaches, hot spring resorts, colorful festivals, hundreds of scenic spots and world-class hotels and facilities. Not to mention the tropical climate, the affordable prices as well as the friendly and hospitable, English-speaking people! You will be glad you came, and we’re sure, you WILL come back for more FUN in the Philippines!
SURFING IN LA UNION
Photo from: https://aiesecubc.wordpress.com/2012/11/14/escape-november-la-union-philippines/
ACCESSIBILITY
Ease to Reach | Easy |
How to get there from Manila | Bus/Car |
Est. Travel time from Manila via Bus | 6 Hours |
Est. Travel cost from Manila via Bus | Php380 (<US$10) |
SURF SPOT INFO
Break Type | Beach |
Break Direction | Left – Right |
Best Season | October – April (North Swell) |
Consistency | Surfing all year round but most consistent during season |
Wave Quality | Good – Barreling on occasion |
Suitable for | Beginner – Intermediate – Advanced |
Length of ride | |
Crowds | Regular Line Up |
Surf Schools | Yes |
Board Rentals | Yes |
DESCRIPTION
La Union is Philippine surf’s best kept secret, with clean waves reaching 8-10ft on a good swell, it is perfect from beginners to advanced surfers. It is located in the north Luzon, roughly 5 hours travel time by car from Manila. Accessible by public bus for tourists.
SEASONS
La Union has good waves 10 months a year from May until March. The most consistent waves come from the north swell from October until March, peaking in December and January where the beach becomes a tourist hot spot attracting surfers and tourists from all over the globe.
Text from: http://surfingphilippines.com/surf-spots/la-union-surfing/
Go To Enjoy Surfing in La Union – Part 2 – Part 3 – Part 4
TABLE OF CONTENTS
The “Beach Fever” Province of La Union
Where is La Union and How to Get There
Interesting Tourist Spots in La Union – Part 1
Interesting Tourist Spots in La Union – Part 2
Colorful Festivals in La Union