Things to do in Bantayan, Cebu
Cebu is home to some of the Philippines‘ most pristine and beautiful beaches. Being a province that’s mainly an island in itself, you’ll have endless options of sun, sand, and sea on your trip. One of the most popular beach destinations in Cebu is Bantayan and for good reason. With clear waters, long stretches of white sand, and many caves and trails to discover, a trip to Bantayan is an all-in-one experience.
Getting to Bantayan Island
Bantayan is a small island in the northern part of Cebu. It is made up of three municipalities – Bantayan, known for its sunsets and centuries-old church, Madridejos, a fishing village and known for its rich history and Sta. Fe, known for its sunrise wide stretches of fine white sand beach.
Coming from Cebu City, you can catch a bus in Cebu North Terminal headed to Hagnaya Port in the town of San Remigio. There are Aircon and non-aircon buses, with the latter being cheaper. If you’re not familiar with the scorching hot weather of the Philippines, make sure you take the aircon bus as the trip will take roughly three hours. The earliest bus leaves at 4 AM, with the last trip at around 5 PM every day.
It’s also possible for you to take a taxi from the airport, which will cost nothing below Php 2,000 (USD 40). It’s definitely faster, more convenient, and more comfortable if you’re willing to pay the price versus the USD 3 on a bus.
Once you reach Hagnaya Port, you need to catch a public ferry to Sta. Fe. The ferry departs daily from Hagnaya Port to Sta. Fe as early as 7 AM with the last trip at around 5 PM daily.
If you want to skip the long travel, there are charter flights that land on Bantayan directly. You can check out www.airislandtour.com to check on their flights and schedules.