Sulvec Beach
Narvacan is a 1st class municipality in the province of Ilocos Sur, located near the western coastline of the island of Luzon. The fertile region is surrounded by mountains with a cool tropical climate.
The people – The locals of the province are predominantly Roman Catholics. A sizeable minority of Methodist Christians are also present. Their principal crops are corn, cotton, indigo, rice, sugarcane, and tobacco.
History – Narvacan was discovered by a Spanish expeditionary force sent from Vigan by the military officer and navigator, Captain Juan de Salcedo. The Spanish expeditionary force was shipwrecked along the town's coast. When they were being rescued by the natives, the Spaniards asked the natives what was the name of their place. The resident's leader replied in an Ilocano dialect by asking the Spaniards "Nalbakan?" meaning "Are you shipwrecked?" The Spaniards thought this to be the answer to their question, and from then on, the place was referred to as Narvacan.
Tourism – The Sulvec Beach is a popular lounging spot for vacationers and is near the Narvacan Tourism Lounge. Tourists also visit the Sulvec Watchtower, a brick tower that was built by Spaniards to warn the town of pirates coming from offshore.
Narvacan Church is also one the town's proudest attraction that was built in 1883. The church was damaged by American bombs during World War II and was reconstructed with assistance from the United State War Damage Commission.
Going to Ilocos Sur!
There is an extensive road network that leads to the province from various parts of Luzon. There are several bus lines that ply the Manila-Vigan route. Among these are The Philippine Rabbit Bus Line, Partas Co., and Dominion. The 405 km distance from Manila to Ilocos Sur is a comfortable and scenic seven-hour ride.
Accommodations to Vigan
There are many inns, pension houses, and hotels located near the town center. My Vigan Home Hotel and Gordion Hotel are two of which will give you better accommodations during your days in Ilocos Sur.
My Vigan Home Hotel is located at 14 Plaridel corner Bonifacio Streets, Vigan (Ilocos Sur), Ilocos Region, Philippines 2700.
Gordion Hotel is located at V. Delos Reyes corner Salcedo Sts., Vigan (Ilocos Sur), Ilocos Region, Philippines.