Patar Beach is Bolinao's big sandy showpiece: pale sand, open water, and a coastline that feels wilder than the resort strips closer to Manila. The sea can be rougher than Pangasinan's sheltered gulf beaches, but that is also what gives Patar its edge.
Facilities are simple and weekends get busy. On a weekday morning, though, Patar can still feel like the end of the road in the best possible way.