HomeAsiaPhilippinesLuzonIlocos NortePaoayPaoay Lake Paddle Boarding, Ilocos Norte By Marcos Detourist on December 5, 2012Visiting the Malacanang of the North and teeing off at Paoay Golf Course are not the only worthwhile things to do in Paoay Lake, Ilocos Norte.After breakfast at the scenic lake shore courtyard of Malacanang of the North, we discovered Paoay Lake was also an excellent venue for water sports such as paddle boarding.We spent the rest of the morning paddle boarding around the scenic lake’s waters. It was my first time to try it and I’ve definitely pinned it on my list of “fun things to do on the water without getting wet.” Me trying to paddleboard at Paoay Lake, Ilocos NortePaddleboarding LessonsThe day was blessed with uber inviting sunny weather, which was perfect for fun water activities.We were yet again joined by Mike Oida from Kapuluan Vista Resort Pagudpud. He introduced us to paddle boarding and masterfully demonstrated how to maintain balance on the board and maneuver it around. Paddle Boarding 101Travel Bloggers try PaddleboardingOne by one, we finally got the chance to test our paddle boarding prowess. The wind was particularly strong that day, which made it a challenge to course through Paoay Lake’s otherwise peaceful waters. Kara from Travel Up Angel from Laktawsero Ed from Soloflighted Gael from PinaysolobackpackerI loved my first experience at paddle boarding. Aside from the hearty physical exercise, I felt a strong sense of freedom gliding over and conquering the water. There’s me paddling out Then paddling the wrong way and finally getting lost :DWhile we were paddle boarding, it was still business as usual for the local folk at the lake :)Paoay Lake sceneryTruly, there are a lot of potential activities that can be done in Paoay Lake aside from its already awesome natural scenery and attractions such as the Paoay Golf Course and Malacanang of the North.Paoay Lake also seems like a good venue for wake boarding among other water sports. Rocky shore of Paoay LakeDon’t leave yet. There’s more!Malacañang of the North breakfast at Paoay Lake, Ilocos…Paoay Sand Dunes of Ilocos NorteMalacañang of the North and Paoay LakePlaza del Norte Hotel and Convention Center8 Days North Philippines (Lakbay Norte) ItineraryKuala Lumpur Skyline night shot from Lake Titiwangsa,…Comments Elal Lasola saysDecember 5, 2012 at 3:20 pmFirst time ko na marinig ang paddle boarding! Super cool :) Marcos saysDecember 27, 2012 at 11:39 pmFirst time ko din nalaman na maganda siyang activity sa Paoay Lake :) Joni saysDecember 6, 2012 at 5:23 pmHi Kuya! Ask ko lang about Lakbay Norte, how much was your budget? I’m torn between Coron and Ilocos kasi. I want to visit both but I’m much more concerned about the budget. What do you suggest? Marcos saysDecember 27, 2012 at 11:41 pmLakbay Norte was a sponsored tour, so I don’t know how much it would cost to do our itinerary. Coron is definitely more expensive than Ilocos. Amazing Asia saysDecember 12, 2012 at 5:50 pmWow ! awesome lake pictures and places your pictures collections is very good. Truly, there are a lot of potential activities that can be done in Paoay Lake aside from its already awesome natural scenery and attractions such as the Paoay Golf Course and Malacanang of the North. Posting of new comments is disabled temporarily.Connect with Marcos on:Detourista.comMarcosDetourist.comFacebookInstagramTwitterDetourista.comDiscover more travel guides and blogs about the Philippines and beyond by Marcos DetouristChoose your next destination: Cambodia, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Laos, Macau, Malaysia, Myanmar, Nepal, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, Vietnam
Elal Lasola saysDecember 5, 2012 at 3:20 pmFirst time ko na marinig ang paddle boarding! Super cool :)
Marcos saysDecember 27, 2012 at 11:39 pmFirst time ko din nalaman na maganda siyang activity sa Paoay Lake :)
Joni saysDecember 6, 2012 at 5:23 pmHi Kuya! Ask ko lang about Lakbay Norte, how much was your budget? I’m torn between Coron and Ilocos kasi. I want to visit both but I’m much more concerned about the budget. What do you suggest?
Marcos saysDecember 27, 2012 at 11:41 pmLakbay Norte was a sponsored tour, so I don’t know how much it would cost to do our itinerary. Coron is definitely more expensive than Ilocos.
Amazing Asia saysDecember 12, 2012 at 5:50 pmWow ! awesome lake pictures and places your pictures collections is very good. Truly, there are a lot of potential activities that can be done in Paoay Lake aside from its already awesome natural scenery and attractions such as the Paoay Golf Course and Malacanang of the North.