Bantayan Island: Philippines' Beach Getaway
Bantayan Island is an island municipality of the province of Cebu, Philippines. It is located on the northern portion of the province and is accessible through bus transportation. The nearest airport for Bantayan Island is the Mactan International Airport in Cebu City. It is also accessible via boat trips from nearby province of Leyte and Bohol.
Best Time to Visit
The best time to visit Bantayan Island is during the summer seasons which are the months of April and May. In the Philippines, summer season can be very hot but this will add thrill to tourist's beach getaway with Bantayan Island's sandy beaches. Visitors can also experience witnessing the Sinulog Festival that happens every January in honor of their patron saint, Santo Niño. Tourists flock through this month so booking for a Bantayan Island hotel and resort is advised.
What to Do & Area Attractions
Tourists can swim and do beach bumming on popular beaches around Bantayan Island like the Sugar Beach, Alice Beach, Beach Placid and the Kota Beach. For those who want non-beach activities, there is the Ogtong Cave with freshwater pool perfect for the whole family. Philippines being a Christian nation, Bantayan Island has the Saint Peter and Paul Parish built from coral stoned and is a heritage colonial church in the country. Other attractions include the Bantayan Public Plaza. You can buy local produce at the Bantayan Public Market. Bantayan Island has different sea side resorts like the Bantayan Island Nature Park and Resort where families can relax and enjoy this ideal wellness and leisure hideaway. There are rooms that can be availed for everyone's overnight stay. It is also accessible to some of the area attractions like Fort of Kota Park, a historical site. Hoyohoy Villas is another great choice. It is a boutique resort with granary inspired ambiance and vintage design for a unique vacation experience. It also comes in different villas made from thatched roof and stilt perfect for guests' comfort.