Bantayan Island is definitely Boracay 10 years ago…
With its pristine and sugar-like white sand beaches, I wouldn’t be surprised if people consider Bantayan Island as the Boracay we used to know 10 years ago. One cannot over-emphasize the fact that Bantayan Island is still unspoiled by the presence of too many tourists as Boracay is these days. Hence Bantayan Island is now getting papyular amongst locals and foreigners alike.
Bantayan Island - Quick Facts
Location
Bantayan Island is an island in the Philippines located at the western portion of the northern tip of Cebu Island. It is located at the northwestern side of Cebu and northeastern of Negros Oriental. It is a town of Cebu and is about 80 miles from Cebu City
Getting There
To get there, you have to travel from the city to Hagnaya wharf in San Remigo, where roro boats are docked.
Accomodations
- Halles Tourist Inn. Located north of Santa Fe on the highway, as you come into Bantayan Town.
- Sacred Heart Apartelle. SHA has 8 rooms in all for budget accommodation, both aircon & fan.
- Island Pension House & Fast Foods. IPH has 24 rooms in all for budget accommodation: 4 aircon rooms & 22 fan rooms.
- Montemar Pension House
* Aircon rooms: P400 per day (1 person) P600 per day (2 persons) Queen bed, CR/shower.
* Fan rooms: P350 per day.
Resorts
Sugar Beach Resort - No, there are no ants here. Sugar Beach was named as such by the owner, Anus Escario, because of its sugar-fine sand. Cottages are available for two persons, a family cottage which is good for four to five and a cottage for singles.
Sugar Beach
Santa Fe Beach Club - powdery-white sand, clear blue waters, and a relaxing rural atmosphere. Its restaurant, Majestic by the Sea offers, a wide variety of mouth watering dishes. Boats are also available for sightseeing, snorkeling, and fishing
Kota Beach Resort - Secluded. Enchanting. Unspoiled. Kota Beach resort can be considered one of Cebu’s best kept secrets. The cottages of Kota Beach, which are good for one to three persons, have private toilet and bath, and wide verandas. The prices depend on the location and amenities offered by the cottages.
Ogtong Cave - Located in Pook, Sta. Fe, a ten-minutes away from the center of Sta. Fe and about 15 minutes from Bantayan. One can enjoy a dip swimming in the swimming pool or a splash in the fresh waters of the cave, or bask in the cool waters of the beach.
Bantayan Island - Things to do
Two of the main attraction of the island is its crystal-clear waters and it’s long stretch of powdery white sand. The stunning sunset will really spice those romantic walks on the beach. One of the reasons the island is famous is its peacefulness, the way a resort should be. Unsaturated beauty and a combination of sweet smiling natives made the island as it is now.
Here are the other things you can do while in Bantayan Island:
* Island Cave Adventure
* snorkelling, walking, biking, sleeping
* fresh water cave (Ogtong)
* Island hopping, go to Virgin Island, off Bantayan
* Go resort hopping in Bantayan Island
* Island hop to Virgin Island
* rent a motorcyle and explore the island
there’s but one more thing to do: Enjoy your stay at Bantayan Island!
