Puraran Majestic Surfing
Baras, Catanduanes
Puraran Majestic is an exposed reef break located near Baras, Catanduanes. Puraran's large waves are considered some the most challenging in the Philippines. Puraran Majestic came became a favorite among international and local surfers for having one of the fastest, most hollow, right-handed barrels in the world.
Puraran Majestic Surfing News
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5 Days In Catanduanes
This is a new version I edited for my Catanduanes trip last August 2016 with my titas and cousin.
Our 5-day backpacking experience in Catanduanes spanned from Aug. 1-5, 2016.
Day 1: Arrival at Virac Airport
We were able to tour most of West Catanduanes in a day.
Overnight in Virac
- Virac Airport
- Sto. Domingo River
- Marilima Beach
- Batag Beach
- Batong Paloway
- Amenia Beach
- Mamangal Beach
- Luyang Cave
Day 2: Going East, to Baras where we will spend the rest of our trip
Tour East Catanduanes (the stops were along the way to Baras)
- Maribina Falls
- Bato ... -
Puraran A Surf Spot In Bicol With Perfect Barrel Waves
Catanduanes, a small island in the Bicol region, is called the "Land of the Howling Winds" because of the many storms that pass through it. But what not a lot of us know is that it's home to a village (found in the municipality of Baras) that foreign tourists like to hit up for its majestic waves!
Australian surfer Peter Sutton discovered this peaceful surfing spot facing the Pacific Ocean in the 80s, claiming its waves have perfect barrels!
Compared to the famous surfing spots in Baler, La Union, Zambales and Siargao, Puraran is one of the less crowded places that you should include in ... -
Beaches To Visit In Bicol Instead Of Boracay This 2016
The scorching summer heat has officially arrived in the Philippines, making it an ideal time to start planning those beach trips. But instead of booking the usual Boracay trip for your dose of vitamin sea, why not check out the less-trodden, but equally spectacular beaches in Bicol?
Aside from its picturesque scenery and pristine waters, beaches also offer several health benefits. Many studies have shown how a visit to the beach can improve our mental and physical well-being. Plus it's an ideal time to soak up on Vitamin D. Responsibly, of course!
A sanctuary for virgin white-sand beache ... -
Catanduanes Tranquility And Nature At Its Finest
Traveling is such an exciting activity. I love discovering unusual places so much, I actually created a bucket list of destinations I want to go to. There are several items I have already ticked off from the list, but of course, there are more attention-grabbing places that I want to visit.
One of the unforgettable trips I had lately was my Catanduanes getaway. I went there by land and sea. It took a total of 18 long hours to get to my travel destination, which was the island of Puraran. I was flabbergasted when I finally reached the island. It was worth the wait. The best and only word I t ... -
Happy Island Howls From The Pacific Your New Adventure Awaits
Surfers from Luzon to Mindanao battle it out in the Land of the Howling Winds.
During the Philippines' rainy season, Catanduanes is frequently heard on TV and radio. Unfortunately, this mention of the island-province comes with the "Signal 1" or "Signal 4" status on on weather reports and PAGASA updates as it lies completely exposed to tropical cyclones brewing in the Pacific Ocean.
In the last five years, however, PAGASA claims that the tropical storms that pass by Catanduanes' corridors aren't as destructive as before. This is considered good news for the island as it tries to shake of ... -
Bicolanos to Conquer Waves in First Ever Regional Surf Competition
Tour the Bicol Region and witness the heart-stopping moves of our country's best surfers.
One of the most internationally-recognized sports, surfing, has piqued the interest of many Filipinos all over the country. Surrounded by water, our archipelago has a variety of surfing spots that either face the West Philippine Sea or the Pacific Ocean. As our world-class waves produce a number of award-winning surfers, the surfing tourism in our country continues to bloom.
It is for this reason that the surfers from various areas in the Bicol Region unite to spearhead a groundbreaking event, the P ...