Bantayan Island

Cebu · Philippines

A flat, laid-back island off northern Cebu with powdery white beaches, a slow pace, and quiet island-hopping.

Places to visit

A wide shallow stretch of white sand and clear water, the island's signature beach, stunning at low tide.

A small natural cave pool for a cool freshwater dip near the main beach area.

Boat trips visit sandbars and small islands with snorkeling and swimming stops around Bantayan.

Bantayan is reached by bus to Hagnaya port in northern Cebu, then a ferry crossing to Santa Fe.

Bantayan is more about slowing down than nightlife — come for the beaches and the relaxed pace.