5 Best Places to Visit in Bantayan Island
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- 17 Jun 2022
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The island boasts beaches with the finest and whitest sand, and sparkling blue waters that will make you want to swim all day. In fact, the popular Filipino movie ‘Camp Sawi’ was filmed on one of the beaches in Bantayan Island.
Take note that there are three different municipalities in the island: First is Santa Fe, which is the entry point for all tourists from Hagnaya port. You’ll also find here the best beaches and most of the island’s tourist spots.
Next is Bantayan proper, which is 30-minutes away from Santa Fe. This is where you’ll find the St. Peter and Paul church.
Madridejos is the last and farthest municipality on the island. You’ll want to visit this place if you’re interested in the island’s history and heritage.
There are so many tourist spots to see in Bantayan Island. And the best way to get around the island is by renting a bicycle or motorbike. You can already rent one as you arrive in Santa Fe, or you can ask your hotel if they offer rentals.
And once you get your transpo ready, it’s time to make your way to these 5 awesome places in Bantayan Island!
Kota Beach
There are several beaches in Santa Fe, but Kota Beach is one of the best in Bantayan Island. If you’ve been to White Beach in Boracay and loved it there, then Kota Beach might easily be your favorite beach too!
Kota Beach is famous for its long stretch of fine white sand and sand bar embraced by the denim blue ocean. It’s definitely a beach bum’s paradise! And it often gets busy during the summer. Nevertheless, Kota Beach is still a beautiful place to see regardless of the season you visit.
The beach is right in front of Kota Beach Resort. But you don’t have to go through the resort or book a room to access the beach.
There’s a small road between Kota Beach and Marlin Beach. It’s open to the public and you can pass through anytime, even at night.
Balidbid Lagoon
Balidbid Lagoon is a scenic, winding waterway where the river meets the sea. If you’re able to get an aerial shot, you’ll see that the view from above is just as beautiful as when you’re standing there yourself.
White sandy shores, mangroves, and palm trees line the meandering trail of saltwater. And paddling on a stand-up board is the best way to enjoy this gorgeous tourist spot!
If stand-up paddle boarding doesn’t interest you, you can walk upstream, take a dip, then go with the flow and let the water take you to the end of the inlet.
Keep in mind, though, that the current in some areas is strong despite the water looking calm. Better stay off the waters if the locals warn you that it may not be a good time to swim there.
The best time to go to Balidbid Lagoon is during the dry season, from November to April. The weather is perfect and the water is calmer. It would be great if you visit when it’s low tide so the sandbanks are visible.
Sandira Beach
Sandira Beach is also known as Paradise Beach for a reason. The azure waters, powdery white shoreline, rocky outcrops and tiny beach caves will make you want to spend an hour or so in this idyllic spot.
There’s also a small reef just offshore. So you might want to take your snorkeling gear when you swim at Sandira Beach. There’s nothing much to do here besides swimming, snorkeling, and lounging because there’s no establishments around.
There are huts and chairs at the western end of Sandira Beach. But because there aren’t many trees in the area, the entire place is exposed to the sun for most of the day. So come prepared with your sunglasses, sunblock, and drinking water! Read More...
