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Province of Pangasinan, Philippines
The Province of Pangasinan is famous for the Hundred Islands National Park which is a marine park off the coast of the city of Alaminos situated in the Lingayen Gulf.
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Pangasinan Province's marine park is composed of about 123 islands ranging from inconspicuous, uninhabited islands to picturesque ones.
The province is a major producer of salt in the Philippines deriving its name form Pangas sitinan or "land of salt." Pangasinan also produces rice, milkfish, bamboo handicrafts and mangoes for export and local consumption.
In celebration of the bountiful harvest of these different kinds of produce, the people of Pangasinan celebrate Mangga tan Kawayan (Mango and Bamboo), Fiestay Dayat (Sea Feast), and the Bangus (Milkfish) festivals. The province is situated about 255 kilometers north of Manila bordered by the provinces of La Union on the north, Nueva Ecija to the east, Tarlac and Zambales to the south and the Gulf of Lingayen on its west.
Pangasinan boasts some of the most beautiful sights in the Philipines. Examples of these are the Salasa Church in Bugallon, Manleluag Spring National Park, the Agno Umbrella Rocks, and the scenic Tara waterfalls located in Bolinao. To know more about Pangasinan's history, one can also visit the Lingayen Gulf War Museum in the town of Lingayen.
Because of the numerous islands composing Pangasinan's Hundred Islands, it is not in shortage of beautiful beaches lining the long coastline of Lingayen Gulf. Some of them are the beaches of Colibra Island, Tambobong Beach with its pristine saltwaters, and Abrak Beach in the Bolinao. One need not go to far away places to experience a fulfilling vacation; in these beaches, include Arnedo Beach, one can enjoy carefree swimming, diving, snorkelling, sunbathing and surfing with bargain-price rates.