Puraran Beach Resort is located on the eastern coast of Catanduanes, Philippines and has a long history as a surfing destination. The village was originally called "Kapuraan" due to the surrounding pura trees and was discovered as a surfing spot in 1984. It is known for its long, barreling waves and has hosted surfing competitions. The resort offers several cottage accommodations, a restaurant serving local dishes, and surfing lessons and equipment rental. Other onsite activities include hiking, swimming, and island hopping.

1. PURARAN
BEACH RESORT

2. VIDEO PRESENTATION

3. BRIEF HISTORY OF PURARAN BEACH
• Folk legend tells, long ago, this quiet little fishing village was surrounded
by sturdy trees called “pura” (Red Lawaan tree). Thus people from
neighbouring villages refer to this place as “Kapuraan” meaning
“surrounded by Pura Trees”. Later, when Spaniards came it became
“Puraran”.
• Brief History of Puraran as International Surfing Destination.
• Situated along the eastern coast of the island province of Catanduanes,
Philippines, and facing the Pacific Ocean, Puraran is gifted with natural
scenic beauty with its long and white sandy beach, crystal clear water,
islets to explore and long, barrelled waves perfect for surfing.

4. PURARAN SURF HISTORY
• Puraran was a quiet little fishing village until 1984 when Australian surfer Peter Sutton riding on his
big motorbike in search of a surf spot came upon this village and discovered “the wave with the
perfect barrel”. Looking for a place to stay, he met the family of Mr. Rudy & Cecilia Soria both
teachers in the village school and stayed with the family in their little bungalow in front of the
school for months, with his Japanese wife Sally.
• A few months later, 2 Japanese surfers and Canadian Dale Sorachen came. Then more Japanese
came and started buying lands from the village people. Cecilia’s father Jorge Jacob Estrada,
recognizing the potential of tourism in this village refused to sell his land. With intense
encouragement from Peter Sutton, Cecilia sought permission from his father to build a few
cottages on his father’s land along the beach and buying that piece of that land eventually (to
become the present site of Puraran Surf Beach Resort). Around the same time, the Japanese
corporation HAROGEN started constructing the Puraran Beach Resort.
• Words spread about the new discovered surfing paradise and surfers from around the Globe
came pouring in. In 1986, before the onslaught of Typhoon Sisang in 1987, Hawaiin photographer
WARREN BOLSTER from Surfer Magazine came, along with the popular Hawaiian professional
surfers John Shimooka, Matt Mondragon and Tony Moniz. Amazed by the perfect barrelled form
of the waves and enchanted by the sunrise shining on the long white and empty shore of Puraran,
Warren Bolster featured the place in the Surfer Magazine calling the place “MAJESTICS” with its
majestic waves.

5. LOCATION AND GEOGRAPHY

6. HOW TO GET HERE:
• BY AIR FROM MANILA
You can book a flight from Manila – Virac through Cebu Pacific Air. Cebu Pacific flies three times a
week (Monday, Wednesday, Friday) Estimated Travel Time – 1 hour
From Virac Airport, ride a tricycle and tell the driver to take you to Virac Port. Estimated Travel Time: 5
mins
Virac Port – This is where all the vans and jeepneys are located, Ride a van/jeepney to Gigmoto and
tell them you’ll be going to Puraran. Estimated Travel Time 45 mins
Note: Always coordinate with our resort so we can guide you during your travel.
• FROM LEGASPI
Book a flight from Manila – Legazpi, then ride a tricycle from the airport and tell the driver to take you to Legazpi
Terminal where the van to Tabaco Port are located. Ride the ferry to Virac Port, when you arrive in Virac Port, Ride
a jeep/van to Gigmoto and tell them you’re going to Puraran.
• BY LAND
RSL Bus Lines has daily Manila – Virac trips.
• Bus trip – 10 hours
• Ferry Boat Trip – 3 hours
• (Located at Virac Port) Van/Jeepney to Puraran – 45 mins
• Ferry Schedule

7. COTTAGES RATES
CHRISTINE COTTAGE - P1,500/NIGHT
Triple Occupancy w/ tv, cable, aircon and bathroom
*Extra bed (P200/night)
MARIELLE COTTAGE - P1,000/NIGHT
Quadruple Occupancy w/ tv, cable and bathroom
*Extra bed (P200/night)

8. JIAN COTTAGE - P700/NIGHT
Triple Occupancy w/ bathroom
*Extra bed (P200/night)
SHANDELLA COTTAGE P600/NIGHT
Single/Double Occupancy w/ bathroom
*Extra bed (P200/night)

9. CEDRIC COTTAGE - P600/NIGHT
Single/Double Occupancy w/ bathroom
*Extra bed (P200/night)
JAMES COTTAGE - P600/NIGHT
Single/Double Occupancy w/ bathroom
*Extra bed (P200/night)

10. Bar and Restaurant
Nothing beats remembering all your rides as the sun sets with a
cold drink in your hand and fresh seafood grilled to your
satisfaction. We have access to the fresh catches of the day so
our open bar and restaurant offers nothing but the best of
home-cooked meals, local delicacies and oriental dishes.
Quench your thirst with our selection of refreshing fruit shakes
and cocktails.

11. FOOD DELICACIES
BINANBAN
FRESH FISH
SEA LOBSTERS
PANCIT BATO
SQUID AND SHRIMPS
LATIK

12. SURFING
SEASON OF WAVES
Type of waves: Right hand barrel, reef break.
• July – October
Intermediate, advanced and professional surfers
Don’t you guys worry, we have a spot where it’s safe to surf for beginners. You just need a surf
instructor to guide you.
• February – June
Perfect for beginners to intermediate surfers, advanced and professional surfers
• SURF SCHOOL
Php 350 pesos one hour, surf instructor and board rental
• Shortboard
• Longboard

13. PURARAN SURF HOUSE
• The Surf House is also home to a shop catered to meet your
surfing needs.
• Standard Rate: P400 / head per night

14. SURF LESSON RATES
• Beginner and Intermediate Rates
• Php 400 per person – 1 hour surf lesson, private surf instructor,
surf equipment, free use of Puraran Surf School rashguard
• SURF BOARD ONLY
Php 200 – 1 hour
Php 400 – Half day
Php 600 – Whole day

15. PACKAGES
• Includes:
• Accommodations (overnight)
• Surfing Basics
• Surfing Etiquette
• Water Safety
• Surf Equipment
• Surfing Do’s and Don’ts
• Surf Lingo
• Daily in-water training
• Maximum 3 hours surf lesson
• Personal Surf Instructor
• Surf equipment
• Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
• Freebies (Mesh Cap/Tshirt)
• Sidetrip tour
Beginners Surf Package – Php 2,950.00
2 Days 1 Night

16. Basic Surf Lessons – Php 1,500.00
Daytrip
• Includes:
• Surfing Basics
• Surfing Etiquette
• Water Safety
• Surf Equipment
• Surfing Do’s and Don’ts
• Surf Lingo
• Daily in-water training
• Maximum 2 hours surf lesson
• Personal Surf Instructor
• Surf equipment
• Lunch
• Freebies (Mesh Cap/Tshirt)
WHAT TO BRING
 Swimsuit/boardshorts
 Towel
 Sunscreen
 Rash guard

17. ACTIVITIES AND EVENTS
 SURFING
 HIKING
 SWIMMING
 SNORKELING
 ISLAND HOPPING
THE MAJESTIC PURARAN ANNUAL SURFING CUP
2013 PROMO ADVERTISEMENT
ACTIVITIES EVENTS

18. THANK YOU!