Patar White Beach

We didn't have the time to google tourist spots in Bolinao for our Pangasinan trip. Our main goal was to see Hundred Islands so when we got to Bolinao the next day we just ask the residents the places to visit while we're there and Patar White Beach was highly recommended. 

Patar White Beach is located in Barangay Patar, situated at the northwestern tip of Pangasinan and Lingayen Gulf. This beach tops the list of  a must visit place in this part of the province. 

Before your get to see Patar, you’ll have to drive to rough and dusty road. I hope the government of Bolinao develop the infrastructures as this is an ideal tourist destination.  

The sign from the road

There's a fee of thirty pesos for parking but no entrance fee for the beach.

From the parking we saw stores of different kinds, we weren't aware of what we are about to capture until the  beauty of fine-white sand and crystal clear water welcomed us all!

Patar White Beach sand may not be as fine and white as that of Boracay’s but its water is clearer and cleaner than that of Boracay. 

When we arrive at this place there weren't too many tourists because we went on a weekday, plus summer was almost over. For travelers who wants to see the beauty of Patar White Beach, minus  overcrowding, it is best you visit the place on a off-peak season just like what we did.

Finding accommodation at Patar Beach easy as it is surrounded by different hotels.

  

 

The Caves of Bolinao

When you visit Bolinao, or even google tourist attractions of Bolinao in Pangasinan, three caves are always mentioned, namely Cindy's Cave, Wonderful Cave and Enchanted Cave. I like the caves of Bolinao but  among the three, I like Wonderful Cave the most because it's more serene and I find it the cleanest.

Wonderful Cave

Wonderful Cave

 Address: Brgy. Patar Bolinao, Pangasinan

Phone: 0908-714-2210

Operating Hours: 6AM to 6:30PM

Entrance Fee: P50 Pesos/pax

Amenities/ Accommodation: Cave (underground pool), open cottages, parking area, public CR

Note: During peak season a time limit of 30 minutes per person is implemented to accommodate all tourists

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Cindy's Cave was the first of the three caves we visited so this is where the kids, 

John and Jomes swam.

The owner kept on reminding us to take care of our belongings in case another group of people arrive. Fortunately, it was just us during our visit. The kids got to enjoy swimming, laughing, playing and even shouting.

As Nora and I sat and watched the guys swim, I can't help but worry about the over hanging electrical wires. The proximity from the water is probably four feet which worried me much.

 Cottages are for rent at P350 if you plan to have a picnic here. 

Food and drinks are not allowed inside the cave.

Cindy's Cave

Contact Number: 0939-570-9901
Operating Hours: 8AM to 5PM
Entrance Fee: 50 Pesos/pax if not swimming;
 70 Pesos/pax if swimming
Contact Number: 0928-411-1102

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Enchanted Cave is the more famous among the three because they offer more amenities than the other two caves. They have swimming pool, room accommodation, restaurant and videoke. In terms of feature, this is by far the most developed but I dislike the fact that it's too commercialized, the noise coming from the non-stop videoke-ing hurt my ears even we just stayed for 15 minutes.

Enchanted Cave

Contact Number: 0939-570-9901
Operating Hours: 8AM to 5PM
Entrance Fee: 90 Pesos/pax if not swimming;
120 Pesos/pax if swimming