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| Patar Beach - Bolinao, Pangasinan |
It's past summer time and this post is long overdue but nonetheless, here it is - a continuation and the last part of our day tour in Bolinao.
Bolinao is a popular summer destination up north and prided itself with its pristine beaches. Beach resorts abound in this town; many are pricey but there are some public resorts, too. One of these public resorts is Patar Beach.
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Patar beach is situated on the west coast facing the West Philippine Sea. It boasts of a long stretch of creamy white fine sand and expansive beach front. It is a public beach with no entrance fee so expect to see a lot of crowds here, especially during summer. By the way, since Patar Beach faces an open sea, the beach looks kind of rough even during summer. I find it not safe for young children, probably even for non-swimmer adults, so make sure you watch out for your kids/each other at all times.
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| Sand's kind of beige but really fine, you can walk around barefoot. Play, get drunk, chit-chat with your family and friends - some of the things you can do in Patar Beach |
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| my newphews, with the crowd! I'm somehow afraid for my nephews' safety but I let them enjoy the waves and the sand for a few minutes, of course, with my older nephew holding both the kiddos at all times and me kind of nagging him to never let go of them even for a few seconds |
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| the not so friendly waves of Patar Beach :P |
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| play volleyball, if you're tired of swimming |
Bolinao Rock Formations in Photos
Our tricycle tour guide brought us in this resort, with 'rock formations' something in its name. Is this the real thing? Am not sure, all I remember is that I paid 50 Php per person as entrance fee here, including the kiddos. No kids discounts! A rip-off, I must say. I saw almost the same formations in the far stretch of Patar Beach. Anyway, didn't take much photos in here, can't look/walk around because of the little kiddos.
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| my travel buddies! |
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| lolong! |
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| lion king! |
How to get to Bolinao/Patar Beach
- From Pasay/Cubao: Go to Five Star Bus Liner terminal in Malibay (Pasay) or Victory Liner (Cubao-EDSA) and take Bolinao-bound bus; get off at Bolinao bus terminal; fare is around 500 Php for aircon buses, one way; travel time is around 6-7 hours.
- In Bolinao, take a tricycle going to Patar Beach, fare is around 150 Php, one way.
- In our case however, we get off at Church of Saint James since we came from Bani (via a jeepney). On the side street across the church are tricycles offering Bolinao tour; cost is 600 Php, round trip; tour takes around 3-4 hours, depending on how long you stay in each of the tour destinations.
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Patar Beach is part of a DIY tour my nephews and I made last 2015, while on vacation at my mother's hometown Bani. Just like my Ilocos Norte adventure, it was also via a tricycle. Bolinao DIY tricycle tour costs 600 Php covering four of Bolinao's tourist destinations - Bolinao Lighthouse, Enchanted Cave, Rock Formations and this beach.
Patar Beach
Patar, Bolinao, Pangasinan
Entrance Fee: None
Shower Fee: 10 Php
Date of Visit: May 3, 2015
wow..nice beach...
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