Bakasyon Grande: What’s your La Union Style? From Illustrado
Text and photos by: Kara Santos
La Union, famed for being the surfing capital of Northern Luzon, has a host of other attractions that every traveller can enjoy. Vagabond girl and travel blogger Kara Santos puts together a handy guide where you can take your pick of where to stay, what activities to do with or without a surf board.
La Union, in the province of Ilocos region, is known as the surfing capital of Northern Luzon. Local and international tourists often head to the beaches here for snorkelling, surfing and other water sports. Numerous surfing clinics and international surfing events are held here.
Located roughly 4-5 hours by land from Manila, the province of La Union is an ideal getaway for a weekend trip. Aside from its great beaches, it has a host of other natural attractions and tourist spots worth visiting.
