Bauang

Bauang is a first-class municipality on the coast of La Union, about 15 minutes south of San Fernando. It is known for its long stretch of grey-sand beach lined with resorts and for the Bauang beach strip — a popular weekend getaway for families from Baguio and Manila. Batang is also famous for its giant longganisa (Bauang longganisa) and the annual Longganisa Festival.

Bauang is on the MacArthur Highway, served by buses from Manila (5 hours) and San Fernando (15 min). By car, take the TPLEX exit to Bauang.

Tricycles serve the town proper and the beach strip.

• Bauang Beach — A 7-km stretch of grey-sand beach. The central portion is free and public; resort areas have their own beachfront.

• Bauang Church (St. Peter and Paul Parish) — A Spanish-era church with a distinctive coral-stone façade.

• Swim at Bauang Beach — The waters are generally calm, good for swimming.

• Longganisa Festival (April) — A street-dancing festival celebrating the town's famous sausage.

• Paragliding over Bauang — Tandem flights available from the cliffside in Barangay Central East (₱2,500–3,500 per person).

• Gardenia Restaurant (National Highway) — Filipino dishes; known for its sizzling plates and seafood. Meals ₱200–400.
• Beachfront barbecue stalls — Grilled pork barbecue, chicken inasal, and fresh seafood along the beach strip.

• Beach bars with live music on weekends, especially Friday and Saturday nights.

• Budget: Bauang Beach cottages (₱500–1,000/night for simple rooms).
• Mid-range: Pueblo de Bauang Resort (rooms from ₱2,500); Playa de Oro Resort (rooms from ₱2,000).
• Upscale: Grand Pia Resort (rooms from ₱3,500).

• Bauang Public Market — The best place for Bauang longganisa (₱200–350/kg).
• Beach strip souvenir shops — Dried fish, bagnet, and local crafts.

• San Fernando (15 min north) — La Union capital and surfing.
• Baguio (1.5 hours east via Marcos Highway) — Mountain resort city.
• Lingayen (1 hour west) — Pangasinan capital with WWII history.