Bantayan Island, Cebu

Bantayan Island is located at the northern tip of Cebu Island and could be reached by riding a ferry or a RORO from the Hagnayan Wharf. It has three towns namely Sta Fe, Bantayan and Madridejos. Sta Fe is where the pier of Bantayan Island is located.

Pedicab

It is a 15 to 20 minutes ride going to the Batanyan town proper. You have an option to ride a pedicab or a tricycle jeep.

Tricycle jeep

The road leading to the Bantayan town proper is made from concrete and lusciously planted by trees and flowering ornamental plants at both side.

Plaza

At the town proper, you could find the plaza, the 400 year old church, other establishments and the public markets.

Building structures surrounding the plaza.

Dry goods area
Wet Market

You could choose any type of sea creature that is edible, from fishes, shellfish, crabs, sea urchins, squids and even live sharks. But the availability may vary from time to time.

Vegetables are brought here

Together with the dried sea creatures

The tricycle jeep, pedicab and multi cabs are parked here, where you should ride going back to your resort or to the towns of Sta Fe and Madridejos.

If you are able to eat at some restaurants or food stalls there, you will notice that there are no free service water served, you have to order the bottled one or get it from their coin-operated water dispenser, which is unique in the province of Cebu.

*Spot map of Bantayan Island is courtesy of Marlin's Beach Resort