Of Sunsets, Sands, and Saud Beach

To end our second day in Ilocos, we checked in at the Rinnovati in Pagudpud to experience the growing-famous Saud Beach.  This beach is considered by many as the "Boracay of the North" because of its powdery white sand.

Before getting to the accommodation, we dropped by at the town's marketplace to buy food we can cook at the resort. We proceeded to the Pagudpud Rinnovati before sun down. The Rinnovati is housed within a compound of lodgings along Saud Beach. Right after finalizing our room assignments and setting down our bags, our group went to the beach for a quick afternoon dip.

Saud Beach, Pagudpud, Ilocos Norte

Personally, I do not think the sand of Saud Beach were as white as that of Siquijor's beaches (and much less of Boracays? I wouldn't know, I have never been to that party-fuelled island). Though the sands are very very soft, its color is more yellow-ish and the setting sun gave it a coral hue. 

Saud Beach at sundown

The water was bluer than I have ever seen and the waves are strong and unrelenting. Alas! I did not get to experience them because I was having a...monthly crisis. But according to my friends, the water was warm and I guess that's how far I can describe it.

My boyfriend's hair having a terrific windy day

Was the beach crowded? Hmmm. Not in a way Puerto Galera is crowded but yes, when the sun had set, the night-owls came out, mostly foreigners, lounging around but it was not anything hectic. We still managed to reserve a spot for ourselves.

More on Ilocos here! :)