Bantayan, Coastal island in Cebu Province, Philippines.
The 108-square-kilometer island contains three municipalities: Santa Fe, Bantayan, and Madridejos, with white sand beaches along its perimeter.
During the Spanish colonial period, eighteen watchtowers were constructed across the island to protect inhabitants from recurring pirate attacks.
The Palawod Festival, celebrated every June 29, features traditional street dancing performances and local food preparations from the fishing communities.
Visitors reach the island through a combination of bus travel to Hagnaya Port and a one-hour ferry crossing to Santa Fe port.
The island maintains a substantial poultry farming industry, producing eggs that supply numerous regions throughout the Philippines.
Location: Cebu
Elevation above the sea: 26 m
Part of: Bantayan Islands
GPS coordinates: 11.20000,123.73333
Latest update: May 26, 2025 21:49
The islands of the Philippines display exceptional geographical diversity. Palawan, Siargao, Boracay, Bohol, and Cebu offer beaches, coral reefs, clear water lagoons, and geological formations. The marine national parks host a rich marine fauna. Historical sites and terraced rice paddies represent cultural heritage. Volcanoes, waterfalls, and caves illustrate the variety of the archipelago's natural landscapes.
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