Baler Bay is a

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in the northeastern portion of

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island in the

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. It is an extension of the

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and bordered by four municipalities of

Aurora province Aurora, officially the Province of Aurora (; ), is a province in the Philippines located in the eastern part of Central Luzon region, facing the Philippine Sea. Its capital is Baler and borders, clockwise from the south, the provinces of Quezon, B ...

. From mid September to early March, the bay is known for its great

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conditions. The movie ''

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'', which was filmed there in 1976, introduced the sport to the area, and its production crew even left behind several surfboards for the locals to use. Since 1997, the bay has been home to the annual Aurora Surfing Cup. During the other months of the year, it is ideal for snorkeling, windsurfing and diving.

Gallery

File:Erm94jf.jpg, Panoramic Overview of the Bay from Ermita Hill Park deck (

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at Zabali,

Baler, Aurora Baler (, , , ; ), officially the Municipality of Baler (; ), is a municipality and capital of the province of Aurora, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 43,785 people. History Spanish colonial period In 16 ...

, overlooking the Pacific Ocean, Baler Fishport, Baler town, Sabang Beach & delta, and Dimadimalangat islet) File:Erm8jf.jpg, Another view of the Bay from Ermita Hill File:Sabang7jf.JPG, Baler Bay viewed from Outer Banks popular Labasin-Sabang Beach (Sitio Labasin, Sabang

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References

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