In dire need of a vacation that will let you veer away from all the stress in the city?
If you are after a serene place while enjoying your peace during your much needed vacation, this island on the Northern part of Cebu can help calm your senses. Our country is rich in hidden paradise beaches and one of them is Paradise Beach in Bantayan Island.
The island is 3-4 hours away from the main city of Cebu and can be travelled by bus and ferry.
How to go to Bantayan Island
- Fly to Mactan-Cebu International airport via your desired airline.
- From Mactan-Cebu International Airport, take a cab/taxi/bus going to North Bus Terminal.
- From the North Bus Terminal, ride a bus going to Hagnaya Port. Travel time is around 3-4 hours. There is also a bus going directly to Santa Fe that will board the ferry, but you still have to pay the fare for the ferry.
- If you're going to Hagnaya Port only, board a ferry bound to Santa Fe. Travel time is around 1 hour and first trip is at 3am. There will also be a terminal and ecological fees that will be collected.
- You can rent a motorbike or ride a tricycle going to your booked resort.
Activities/Attractions in Bantayan Island
- Camp Sawi Ruins - If you have watched Camp Sawi, this ruins became famous from this movie, where you can also jump/dive from the cliff.
There is no store within the beach where you can buy snacks, but there is a small diner before you enter the resort. If you have carry-on snacks, you can bring them to the beach but make sure to take them back with you so that we can keep the place clean!
There are also nearby islands from Bantayan that you can go to - Virgin Island and Hilantagan Island.
The photos says it all - this is indeed a Paradise beach.
