One of the world's leading travel website company, TripAdvisor, which provides hotel bookings as well as reviews of travel-related content featured the Top 10 Things To Do while visiting Bantayan Island, one of Cebu's best-kept-secret.
Topping the list of the Top 10 Things To Do in Bantayan is to visit the hidden pristine beach located in Brgy. Maricaban, Sta. Fe, Bantayan Island, the Paradise Beach. Aside from Paradise Beach, there are times also that Virgin Island tops the list of the Top 10 Things To Do in Bantayan Island.
Aside from Paradise Beach and Virgin Island, the other notable things to do in Bantayan Island is to Try the Tandem Skydiving; Visiting the century-old St. Peter and Paul Parish Church in downtown Bantayan; and appreciate nature by enjoying a visit to OMAGIECA Mangrove Garden, which ranked at the No. 5 spot.
Here's the Top 10 Things To Do in Bantayan Island:
1. Visit the Paradise Beach Resort:
Paradise Beach is considered as a secluded island getaway because it is hidden behind a lengthy and rocky trail that would take about 10 minutes to walk but upon reaching the beach you will surely appreciate the beauty of the untouched beach. There are just few small huts and a lush, cliffside gardent overlooking the water. This is a private beach and you need to pay P50.00 as an entrance fee. It is open from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM, as of this moment they are not allowing night swimming of guests.
2. Island Hopping to Virgin Island:
Virgin Island is located in the western portion of the municipality of Sta. Fe, most resorts in Bantayan Island offerend island hopping to Virgin Island. It takes 20-minute boat ride with rate ranging from P1,500 per trip to the island. All visitors of Virgin Island are required to pay an entrance fee of P500 for the first two people and the suceeding people or extra head will be charge with P100 per head.
The small island off the coast of Sta. Fe features crystal clear waters and soft white and powdery sand beaches. You can also try snorkeling by renting some gears at the resorts, play volleyball, stroll around the island, or just lounge by the shore in one of their hut.
3. Tandem Skydive in Sta. Fe
This is the most extreme adventure in Bantayan Island, if you're a thrill seeker you can dry Sky Diving offered by Skydive Greater Cebu Skydiving Center.
Skydive Greater Cebu is a Partnership between Skydive Greater and Skydive Cebu Adventures. Instructors, Gears and all skydiving equipments are provided by Skydive Greater. Location and overall operations is managed by Skydive Cebu Adventures.
They said that nothing beats the rush you get from throwing yourself out of a soaring plane. They said that If you’re anything like them, after your first jump, you’ll be hooked. If you’re interested in just a tandem jump then they can provide, or getting your solo cert we’re you want to be certified.
4. Visit Cebu's Oldest Parish and the Church of Saints Peter and Paul:
Bantayan Island Parish is considered as one of the oldest parish in the Philippines, according to some historians in Bantayan, even the churches of Manila were under the care of Bantayan during the early days of the Catholic Church in Cebu.
The Saints Peter and Paul Church was build in the 15th Century but the original structure was destroyed by the Moros, and its present facade-with walls made of coral stones, the present church was constructed in 1839 and completed in 1863. While inside the church, you can gaze at centuries-old, life-sized statues of saints and you can also marvel at the beautiful stained glass windows.
5. Enjoy Nature by Visiting Omagieca Mangrove Garden:
Omagieca Mangrove Garden is the first and only eco-tourism site in Bantayan Island, the best part about this particular tourist site is the fact that it is owned and managed by the community or residents of Brgy. Obo-ob, Bantayan, Cebu.
The mangrove garden was built to preserve the island's lush mangroves as well as promote environmental awareness and conservation. You just need to pay a small entrance fee of P50.00, and you can explore the mangrove forest in two ways either you want to ride in a boat or kayak or you can also traverse and stroll down a bamboo boardwalk. There's also a bamboo tower, which you can climb for an Instagram-worthy view. You can also rest in some resting huts to cool off. There's also an in-house restaurant offering local delicacies at affordable prices.
Topping the list of the Top 10 Things To Do in Bantayan is to visit the hidden pristine beach located in Brgy. Maricaban, Sta. Fe, Bantayan Island, the Paradise Beach. Aside from Paradise Beach, there are times also that Virgin Island tops the list of the Top 10 Things To Do in Bantayan Island.
Aside from Paradise Beach and Virgin Island, the other notable things to do in Bantayan Island is to Try the Tandem Skydiving; Visiting the century-old St. Peter and Paul Parish Church in downtown Bantayan; and appreciate nature by enjoying a visit to OMAGIECA Mangrove Garden, which ranked at the No. 5 spot.
Here's the Top 10 Things To Do in Bantayan Island:
1. Visit the Paradise Beach Resort:
Paradise Beach is considered as a secluded island getaway because it is hidden behind a lengthy and rocky trail that would take about 10 minutes to walk but upon reaching the beach you will surely appreciate the beauty of the untouched beach. There are just few small huts and a lush, cliffside gardent overlooking the water. This is a private beach and you need to pay P50.00 as an entrance fee. It is open from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM, as of this moment they are not allowing night swimming of guests.
2. Island Hopping to Virgin Island:
Virgin Island is located in the western portion of the municipality of Sta. Fe, most resorts in Bantayan Island offerend island hopping to Virgin Island. It takes 20-minute boat ride with rate ranging from P1,500 per trip to the island. All visitors of Virgin Island are required to pay an entrance fee of P500 for the first two people and the suceeding people or extra head will be charge with P100 per head.
The small island off the coast of Sta. Fe features crystal clear waters and soft white and powdery sand beaches. You can also try snorkeling by renting some gears at the resorts, play volleyball, stroll around the island, or just lounge by the shore in one of their hut.
3. Tandem Skydive in Sta. Fe
This is the most extreme adventure in Bantayan Island, if you're a thrill seeker you can dry Sky Diving offered by Skydive Greater Cebu Skydiving Center.
Skydive Greater Cebu is a Partnership between Skydive Greater and Skydive Cebu Adventures. Instructors, Gears and all skydiving equipments are provided by Skydive Greater. Location and overall operations is managed by Skydive Cebu Adventures.
They said that nothing beats the rush you get from throwing yourself out of a soaring plane. They said that If you’re anything like them, after your first jump, you’ll be hooked. If you’re interested in just a tandem jump then they can provide, or getting your solo cert we’re you want to be certified.
4. Visit Cebu's Oldest Parish and the Church of Saints Peter and Paul:
Bantayan Island Parish is considered as one of the oldest parish in the Philippines, according to some historians in Bantayan, even the churches of Manila were under the care of Bantayan during the early days of the Catholic Church in Cebu.
The Saints Peter and Paul Church was build in the 15th Century but the original structure was destroyed by the Moros, and its present facade-with walls made of coral stones, the present church was constructed in 1839 and completed in 1863. While inside the church, you can gaze at centuries-old, life-sized statues of saints and you can also marvel at the beautiful stained glass windows.
5. Enjoy Nature by Visiting Omagieca Mangrove Garden:
Omagieca Mangrove Garden is the first and only eco-tourism site in Bantayan Island, the best part about this particular tourist site is the fact that it is owned and managed by the community or residents of Brgy. Obo-ob, Bantayan, Cebu.
The mangrove garden was built to preserve the island's lush mangroves as well as promote environmental awareness and conservation. You just need to pay a small entrance fee of P50.00, and you can explore the mangrove forest in two ways either you want to ride in a boat or kayak or you can also traverse and stroll down a bamboo boardwalk. There's also a bamboo tower, which you can climb for an Instagram-worthy view. You can also rest in some resting huts to cool off. There's also an in-house restaurant offering local delicacies at affordable prices.
6. Visit Maricaban Beach:
7. Take a Stroll at Bontay Baywalk located in Madridejos, Bantayan Island
8. Relax and enjoy your meal and drinks at the Bavarian Beer Garden in Sta. Fe
9. Visit the Old Fortress of Kota Park in Madridejos:
10. Visit Kinatarkan Island in Sta. Fe, Cebu
Source: TripAdvisor.com / Photos: CTTO
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