San Fabian Travel Guide
Named for St Fabian, the 'Crusading Pope', this city was founded two centuries ago by Dominican friars. Today it's a popular weekend destination for residents of Manila who come to enjoy the sandy beaches here along the Lingayen Gulf.
- Worth It?
- San Fabian is arguably the best resort town in Pangasinan Province and is worth visiting if you are in the area.
- What to Do
- relax on the beach, view colonial architecture
- Best Time to Go
- during the dry months between December and April.
- How Long?
- One day and night is enough time here.
- Trivia
- easy access, abundant fresh water and plenty of seafood once made San Fabian a popular rest and relaxation depot for members of the Dominican Order.
Today San Fabian is known more for its beaches than its colonial history, though there are a few heritage sites worth visiting. The beaches of the Lingayen Gulf are sheltered, characterized by calm waters and fine, powdery sand. Resort communities continue to spring up, prompting the influx of more tourism dollars.
The main tourist attraction is the San Fabian Church, a white colonial structure that ends up on postcards across town. The PTA Beach Resort is both a hotel and a tourist attraction. Given its early founding and status as a nationalized resort it received a great deal of attention in the old days of jet-set tourism.
Travel to San Fabian - Getting There
The nearest international airport is in Manila, which can be reached by road in roughly 4 hours, 30 minutes. Direct buses operate between the capital and San Fabian, so getting to and from San Fabian is straightforward. Expect more traffic on weekends, when residents of Manila escape the city for a quiet beach break.
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