Here are a few more reasons that'll convince you to visit Bantayan Island when in Cebu:
Free from Commercialism
Spare the few resorts that operate on the island, you will be able to escape the commercialism that other tourist-filled beaches in the Philippines has. If you enjoy that kind of tourist-heavy atmosphere, it is completely fine. But if you want to escape, Bantayan Island will come to your rescue!
Idyllic Pace of Life
If you want to have a different experience aside from swimming or frolicking on the beach, you can also go to the Mercado area. It is a few minutes away from most of the resorts or hotels that operate in Bantayan Island. Nonetheless, it is also what makes it great because you can explore the mercado area to eat or shop. You can also use this as an opportunity to mingle with the local island folks and see a glimpse of how they live their day-to-day life.
Value for Money
Since the tourism industry in Bantayan Island is still in its infancy during the time of our visit, the accommodation was relatively cheap (not just affordable but cheap). We don't recall exactly how much we paid for accommodation, but we ended up spending about PhP 5,000 (less than 100 USD) per person for 3 nights. I think that's a great deal!
Sure, traveling to Bantayan Island is not seamless. From Cebu City, you must journey through a long bus ride to Hagnaya Port. From the port, you must travel for at least an hour to get to Santa Fe Port. From the port, you must take another tricycle ride to go to your resort. But the hassle of the travel will be worth it once you get to see the beauty of Bantayan Island.
Why We Recommend It
The authenticity of the travel experience in Bantayan Island is probably what many of those who have visited it (like ourselves) cherish most about it. We spent most of our days in an idyllic manner. It is the ideal choice for those who simply want to relax and be treated to the awesome view of a tropical paradise.
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