La Union (Elyu or L.U.) is a province in the Philippines located in the Ilocos Region. It is known as the surfing capital of the North, and surfing in San Juan, La Union is widely popular among surfers today.
It’s said that San Juan was just an ordinary seashore until it was discovered that the waves there are good for surfing.
Unfortunately, since it’s no longer surfing season in La Union, the waves I got were just baby waves. Nevertheless, I still enjoyed my time here. By the way, we would like to thank Mac from Everything Is Beautiful band for accompanying us on our first night and for sharing a few bottles of beer with me, as well as Maribel and Larry.
How to Get There?
Elyu is 5-6 away from Manila by bus. You can take Partas bus or any bus that is bound for Vigan or Laoag. Fare ticks is 400+ pesos.
Where to Stay?
There are a lot of resorts around the area but if you wanted to stay in place where you can meet new friends then you can stay in The Circle Hostel. It is known for its tagline ‘there are no strangers’.
You can stay in their hammocks or in their bunk beds and meet new people and drink beer or play with them. For more, you can go to their site: http://www.thecirclehostel.com/
The next morning, I strolled around the shore to check the place and had taho for breakfast.
There were also a lot of dogs everywhere….
The sea was so calm and my view was so fascinating when I had my breakfast at Seanymph resto.
Just like any other surfing session with a trainer, you will start with a brief introduction on what to do and what not to do.
And I started surfing with these baby waves. lol
It’s so hard to find bigger waves this season as they say and I was really looking for a big one just like in Siargao. The good thing about this session is that they let me paddle on my own unlike in Siargao. With all the talking and catching waves at the same time, it was fun. It made me feel good as well when they said that I have a potential in surfing like they want to teach me in a serious way.
Although it’s hard to say goodbye, I had to since I still have to go to Vigan in the afternoon. After exchanging numbers with Maribel, I promised that I will visit them on a surfing season so that we can play again.
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