Summer is here and in the Philippines we spend this season in the beach!
Bantayan Island is one of the best beaches of the country. An islet found in the northern area of Cebu Island, it is known of its beautiful beaches with clear blue waters and white powdery sand.
Bantayan Island is home to a string of resorts. You can choose from the most budgeted up to the plushest accommodation without sacrificing the fun and comfort of its guests.
Relax and have a stress-free vacation in this beautiful paradise, have fun swimming at the beach, enjoy the peaceful surroundings and unwind with the friendly locals. The island's restaurants also offer great seafood dishes.
The picturesque beaches of Bantayan Island are not only one to be amazed with but also its rich history and culture. This is where you will find the oldest Catholic Church in the Visayas and Mindanao, the St. Peter and Paul Parish Church.
How to Get There
From Manila, you can fly to Cebu (Php3500++, round trip, 45 minutes). From Mactan Airport, you will need to hire a cab to go to the North Bus Terminal (near SM Mall) in Cebu City. From the North Terminal, buses are available all day starting at about 5:00am onwards. Buses (Php150++, one way, 2.5-3 hours) depart the city going to the port town of Hagnaya in northern Cebu. From Hagnaya Port, ride a ferry (Php170++, one way, 1 hour 15 minutes) to Santa Fe, Bantayan Island.
Note: Ferry boats run form 5:30am until the last boat leaves Hagnaya at 5:30pm. Inorder to make it to the last ferry (5:30pm) in Hagnaya Cebu, one must arrive at the Cebu City North Bus Terminal by 1:00pm. Aircon buses run only sporadically from Cebu City while non-aircon buses run all day until its last trip.
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