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UNION: Best of the Islands Philippines
Special Interest
Surfing - The surf fronting Monaliza in Urbiztondo, San
Juan is the best site for board surfing from November to February.
Surf boards can be hired at the Surf Camp nearby. Other recommended
sites are in Carlatan and Wallace in San Fernando.
Trekking - The upland municipality of Bagulin offers trails
and sites for treckking. Its terrain is predominantly hilly and
mountainous with second growth forests and traversed by the winding
Bagulin-Naguilin River. One passes through geological formations,
scenic spots and some areas which are being threatened environment
degradation. Trekking time starts in October. Other sites recommended
for trekking activities are the Bebeco, Condura and Dacanay Reforestation
in Sto. Tomas, Rosario and Pugo respectively.
La Union (Bauang), Philippines
is 259 Kms.
away from Manila (Rizal Monument)
Philippine
Travel Tips and General Informations
Source of Information:
Department of Tourism, Philippines
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LA
UNION: Best of the Islands Philippines Trekking - The upland municipality of Bagulin offers trails
and sites for treckking. Its terrain is predominantly hilly and
mountainous with second growth forests and traversed by the winding
Bagulin-Naguilin River. One passes through geological formations,
scenic spots and some areas which are being threatened environment
degradation. Trekking time starts in October. Other sites recommended
for trekking activities are the Bebeco, Condura and Dacanay Reforestation
in Sto. Tomas, Rosario and Pugo respectively. |
away from Manila (Rizal Monument) Source of Information: Department of Tourism, Philippines |
Scuba Diving - Fagg Reef. Large reef at 40 feet with
sharp drop-offs to the north and west sides characterized the
Fagg Reef located at 330 degrees approximately 2 miles from the
tip of Poro Point. The best area is to north, drop in and with
the current to the north where the coral heads are big enough
for 10 divers to crawl under. Sharks, barracuda, sea snakes,
Moray eels and other friendly sea creatures adorn the area where
visibility is excellent most of the time.
Reseach Reef - Adjacent to the Bauang Beach, the
Research Reef has tunnels, caverns and crevices. Beginners must
beware of narrow caverns that extend quite far.
Golf - Wallace Golf Course. This-18-hole course located within the
former Wallace Air Station is open to the public upon payment
of fee. Golf equipment and accessories are also for sale.
PNP Frienship Ridge Golf and
Country Club - Located
at the PNP Regional Command in Parian, San Fernando, this-9-hole
golf course is open to players for a fee of P250.00.
Travel
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Scuba Diving - Fagg Reef. Large reef at 40 feet with sharp drop-offs to the north and west sides characterized the Fagg Reef located at 330 degrees approximately 2 miles from the tip of Poro Point. The best area is to north, drop in and with the current to the north where the coral heads are big enough for 10 divers to crawl under. Sharks, barracuda, sea snakes, Moray eels and other friendly sea creatures adorn the area where visibility is excellent most of the time. Reseach Reef - Adjacent to the Bauang Beach, the Research Reef has tunnels, caverns and crevices. Beginners must beware of narrow caverns that extend quite far. Golf - Wallace Golf Course. This-18-hole course located within the former Wallace Air Station is open to the public upon payment of fee. Golf equipment and accessories are also for sale. PNP Frienship Ridge Golf and Country Club - Located at the PNP Regional Command in Parian, San Fernando, this-9-hole golf course is open to players for a fee of P250.00.
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