I've been here countless of times and still pretty good place for relaxation, a short vacation and weekend gateaway from bustle City. As the sea and beach are incredibly beautiful. Clean environment, refreshing atmosphere, timeless.
Chasing the waves and sunbathing is the most enjoyable part. The main purpose why you travel so far away.
We're staying at budyong beach resort with this alluring beach front view. The weather is so good at the time. The sky so blue and the sun so bright. You'll definitely enjoy in every moment you take. If you are not satisfied by sitting down sand just go for a walk and see more the beauty. It has long sand bar you'll really have fun on the sun and sand.
Maybe some of you is just like us wanting for a beach bum and food trip somewhere in an island. Choosing this island is worth traveling cause the food is cheap, people are friendly and the good vibes is always there.
Those who are looking for something new for ice cream. Once you visit in sta. Fe bantayan don't forget to visit at coucou bar restaurant. It may not be in the menu but you can order this one. Just say it I want pancake ice cream. I'll tell you top of the reason why I always come aside from beaching.
Anything you want to do you can do it here cause everything you need is provided there's a beach, pool and cave in ugtong cave resort. We were in love dippin in the cold water.
If you like jumping there's a public cliff diving next to ugtong cave where local people are.
I tried this special dish The Notorious a deep fried burrito which is become famous in the island. You can get this at the food market next to coucou bar restaurant. It's very tasty and meaty, you must try.
lastly the food is great and freshly cooked.
Looking for a place for this summer? Include this in your bucket list bantayan island will surely a mesmerizing destination.
How to get there?
√Ride a bus/van from north bus terminal to Hagnaya port (Travel time : 3-4hours) (Fare: 160 pesos/ 3usd)
√ Then get a ferry from Hagnaya port to sta. Fe bantayan island
Option for transportation in the island
√ Either you ride a tricycle or rent a motorbike. In my opinion better to rent motorbike so you can enjoy the whole island driving around. Also the most and convenient transportation for only (300 pesos / 6usd per day)
Thank you for reading this short travel story. I hope you enjoy this summer :)