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Blue Lagoon (Maira-ira Cove)
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Why it ranks
A horseshoe cove of white sand and clear water at the northern tip of Luzon, described on its Google Maps listing as a waterfront beach offering swimming, surfing, sunbathing and picnic space, rated 4.3 from 645 reviews.
Don't miss: Swim in the cove in the morning, then take a surf lesson or the zipline across the bay.
Best for: Ilocos road-trippers who want a swimming beach with beginner surf lessons and the Bangui windmills nearby.
Good to know: Surf is seasonal, with the bigger waves in the late-year monsoon months; outside those months the cove is calm and better for swimming.
Key facts
| Type | beach |
|---|---|
| Entry fee | ₱ |
| Best season | Nov–May for swimming; Aug–Oct for surf |
| How to get there | Fly to Laoag, then about 2 hours by van north past Bangui to Pagudpud; the cove is 15 km north of the town centre |
| ★ 4.3 · 645 reviews |
Score breakdown
| Signal | Points | How it was calculated |
|---|---|---|
| Reviews · 45% weight | 36.2/45 |
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| Credentials · 15% weight | 0/15 |
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| Track record · 15% weight | 0/15 |
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| Transparency · 25% weight | 12.5/25 |
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| Unverified details | −5 | Some details are not yet independently verified |
| Evidence points | 44/100 | #1 in Surfing, Blue Lagoon (Maira-ira Cove), has 44 points |
| Score | 99 | 60 + 39 × (44 ÷ 44)1.5 · How the category score works |
Licences, accreditation & registrations
No licence or accreditation on record yet.
Address
Maira-ira Point, Barangay Balaoi, Pagudpud, Ilocos Norte
Evidence & sources
- google.com/maps/place/Blue+Lagoon/data=!4m7!3m6!1s0x338920573e079835:0 — Google Maps place page opened 5 Nov 2026: Blue Lagoon, Pagudpud, Ilocos Norte; 'Beach' with swimming, surfing, sunbathing and picnic space; rating 4.3 from 645 reviews; coordinates 18.6232692, 120.8586609
FAQ
Where is Blue Lagoon (Maira-ira Cove)?
Blue Lagoon (Maira-ira Cove) is at Maira-ira Point, Barangay Balaoi, Pagudpud, Ilocos Norte.
How much is the entrance fee at Blue Lagoon (Maira-ira Cove)?
₱. Fees are set locally and change; confirm before you go.
How do I get to Blue Lagoon (Maira-ira Cove)?
Fly to Laoag, then about 2 hours by van north past Bangui to Pagudpud; the cove is 15 km north of the town centre
How is Blue Lagoon (Maira-ira Cove) ranked?
Blue Lagoon (Maira-ira Cove) has a category score of 99 (44 evidence points) and ranks #1 for surfing in the Philippines on our editorial methodology. Payment never affects rank.
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