La Union is a paradise that is only a drive away from the busy metro. Before the COVID-19 pandemic, this place was a gem treasured by lovers of the beach. In this article, Tatler lists a few of the things we miss about the place.
When rehabilitation efforts for Boracay began in 2018, many restaurants and casinos in the area were ordered to cease operations, the establishments within the 30-meter shoreline were demolished, and tourists were temporarily banned from stepping on the fabled white sands.
Thalassiophiles thronged the shores of La Union to seek refuge. The place is more accessible as it is only six hours away from the noisy streets of Metro Manila. In this mini paradise, people mingled with their peers, surfed and enjoyed the calm sea.
When travel restrictions were imposed in the Philippines, beach lovers missed the following activities in La Union:
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1. Surfing in Urbiztondo
Although Urbiztondo is not the surfing capital of the Philippines, many people flock to the area from October until March when the best waves arrive. The place is also the main tourist spot in La Union as the beach party culture is alive in this place at nighttime.
The surfing fee for Urbiztondo usually ranges from PHP200 per hour to PHP400 per hour (with tour and surfboard). A half-day rental typically costs PHP500.
How to get there: From Manila, tourists can ride a bus bound to San Fernando, La Union. Ask the driver to drop you off at the jeepney stop for San Juan, then ride a jeepney to Urbiztondo Beach.
