Bantayan Island Chronicles

Bantayan island, the shining tropical paradise in Asia is commonly known as an island paradise in Philippines. Tourists as far as Europe fall in love with its fine white sand and crystal clear blue waters. Many of these foreigners even settled down on the island to spend the rest of their lives. They build single-cottage beach houses along the shore but as time went by, construct a couple of new cottages instead to accommodate the growing number of tourists who seeks safe haven on the splendid island paradise. Two of the main attraction of the island is its crystal-clear waters and it's long stretch of powdery white sand. The stunning sunset will really spice those romantic walks on the beach. One of the reasons the island is famous is its peacefulness, the way a resort should be. Unsaturated beauty and a combination of sweet smiling natives made the island as it is now.

When you get to cool, crystal clear waters, white sandy beaches, pleasant town folk and delicious sea foods ... you're in the island of Bantayan. Coming to Bantayan is like coming out of a time machine. It's like entering the time and place when life was simple and quiet.

The island, which is composed of three municipalities, specifically Bantayan, Madridejos & Santa Fe is also generally known as the “Egg Basket” in the neighboring regions because it has been generating over one and a half million eggs a day to supply the growing demand of eggs for mainland Cebu, Negros, Panay and even Leyte. 

Serenity
Location: Madridejos, Bantayan Island, Philippines

It took us two hours from Bantayan poblacion to reach Madridejos. I setup my tripod and wind was blowing like hell, it almost knock the tripod down. Truly a spectacular place. 

Bridge of Infinity
Location: Madridejos, Bantayan Island, Philippines

The long stretch boardwalk in Kota Park, Madridejos seemed to be the most unique tourist attraction on the island.

Sta Fe. Beach
Location:  Bantayan Island, Philippines

They call it the Boracay of Cebu. Others call it, a piece of heaven.
Drenched in white sands and crystalline waters, the island of Bantayan, is a haven that every person should try to visit and see.

Sta Fe. Beach
Location:  Bantayan Island, Philippines

Gloomy weather during our visit last January. I was mesmerized by the view and fell in love with the island.

St. Peter and Paul Church
Location:  Bantayan Island, Philippines

At 432 years old, the Sts. Peter and Paul Parish in Bantayan town in Bantayan Island is one of the country’s oldest churches. It is made of coral stones and inside, there are life-size statues of saints. The Sts. Peter and Paul Parish was destroyed by fire, allegedly started by Moros, in 1600 but was restored in the same year. It was not just a place for worship as locals supposedly sought refuge there in times of calamities and war. Its feast was celebrated last week in time with the Palawod Festival. The fiesta, however, is not the only time this historic parish comes to life. On Good Friday, it holds its now famous and always well-attended procession of the crucified Jesus.

Interior
Location:  Bantayan Island, Philippines

I was fascinated by the interior of the church. At 432 years old, the  interior haven't been restored or patched.

Fun in the Sand
Location:  Bantayan Island, Philippines

We saw this kids playing at the beach front. No toys and video games to play but they have what you called " Paradise" to play.