DOT holds free surfing clinic in Paoay

By Leilanie G. Adriano

Staff reporter

Paoay, Ilocos Norte—Unknown to many, the Suba beach in Paoay is also an exciting site for surfing.

Sponsored by the Department of Tourism in cooperation of the local government unit of Paoay, at least 20 surfing instructors from La Union came to the heritage town of Paoay on May 30-31 to explore its surfing potential and boost its tourism activities here.

Open to interested individuals, the free surfing clinic was held for the first time at the Suba beach, said James Galano, one of the event coordinators from the Paoay government.

Last March, a group of professional divers explored the coastal area of Paoay and identified the exotic Suba beach as ideal site for surfing due to its high waves.

Aside from the two-day surfing clinic, Mr. Galano said they also organized a simultaneous beach volleyball and sandcastle activity exclusive for Paoay residents.

Famous for its extensive sand dunes sprawling about 800 meters wide, Suba beach is a popular destination for tourists wanting to experience off-road driving. It has also become a hit for movie makers with Oliver Stone’s Born on the Fourth of July and Temptation Island shot at the dunes of Suba.

The same site is also home to “Elsa” and “Flavio” sculptures played by Philippine superstar Nora Aunor from the internationally-acclaimed and iconic Filipino film “Himala” and the “King of Philippine Movies” and national artist, Fernando Poe Jr.

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