Located in the town of San Juan in La Union, Urbiztondo Beach is the closest surfing spot from Manila (6 hours). Urbiztondo Beach may not have fine grain and white sand, but what makes it special are the powerful waves ideal for surfing. It is the entry point of surfing spots in the Ilocos region and surfers, most especially beginners loves this area which is known for its peeling waves and short rides.
Learning to surf here is very inexpensive compared to other surf spots around the world. The town’s surfers have organized themselves into a club, and they give lessons to everyone who are interested to learn surfing.
How To Get There:
1. From Manila, ride a bus bound for San Fernando, La Union.
2. Once in San Fernando, you can ride a jeep/bus bound for San Juan (Bacnotan, San Juan, Candon), tell the driver to drop you off in Urbiztondo Beach.
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