Bangui Windmills
Bangui, near Pagudpud
A long row of towering wind turbines standing in the surf along Bangui Bay, a landmark of the far north.
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Luzon
Pagudpud
Ilocos Norte · Philippines
The windswept northern tip of Luzon, where long white beaches meet windmills, rock formations, and dramatic coastal roads.
Places to visit
Kapurpurawan Rock Formation
Burgos, Ilocos Norte
Sculpted white limestone rocks shaped by wind and waves on a rugged stretch of coast.
Blue Lagoon (Maira-ira Beach)
A curving cove of clear water and fine sand, Pagudpud's most famous swimming beach.
Patapat Viaduct
An elevated coastal highway curving along the mountains and sea at the boundary with Cagayan.
Things to do
Kabigan Falls
A wide waterfall reached by an easy walk through farmland and forest, a cool break from the beaches.
Local tips
Rent a vehicle
The northern sights are spread out along the coast; a car or motorbike makes it easy to string them together.