OUR TRAVEL
May 2010
When we went to Cebu City, we both agreed that we shouldn't miss out a side trip to Bantayan Island. We've heard all good things about this place and now we're here to experience it. Bantayan Island is located at the northwestern part of Cebu province. To get there, take a bus or taxi for a 3-4 hour drive to Hagnaya Port in San Remigio Cebu then take a 1 hour ferry ride from Hagnaya Port to Sta. Fe Port in Bantayan Island.
Hagnaya Port
Hagnaya Port is the port that offers daily ferry rides to Sta. Fe Port in Bantayan Island. Earliest trip from Hagnaya to Sta. Fe is at 4:00 AM with 2-hour intervals till last trip at 4:00 PM. Then from Sta. Fe to Hagnaya, earliest trip is from 6:00 AM with 2-hour intervals till last trip at 6:00 PM
Ogtong Cave Resort
Ogtong Cave Resort is one of the well known and top resorts in Bantayan Island. Once we arrived in the resort, we were astonished with the beauty of the place. The landscaped gardens, limestone rock formations, and the beautiful pool is truly a sight to behold. The resort also has a mini zoo and is apparently a bird sanctuary home to several wild bird species which perched on the lush trees within the resort. What we love about the resort is that their accommodations are very affordable with twin cottages as low as PHP 1,200 and villas as low as PHP 2,600.
Ogtong Cave
Given its name, Ogtong Cave is the main attraction of the resort. It is an underground cave that despite its proximity to the sea has freshwater in it. Taking a dip the cool and clear waters and exploring the underground limestone cave is truly a unique experience.
Strolling Inland By Trike
In the afternoon we hired a tricycle and stroll the island. You will notice the slow-paced island life with no present industrialization. This is good as it preserves the islands natural resources and traditional way of living.
At The Beach On Low Tide
As the sun sets, the beaches are on low tide. We noticed a lot of locals flock around on the far side of the beach so we decided to check it out. Apparently, the locals are having a picnic where in they catch sea urchins and eat it raw right in the beach. One of the locals even invited us to join them and we were delighted to have tasted sea urchins for the first time. Starfishes were also abundant during low tide.
Snorkeling And Boat Sightseeing Around The Island
The next morning, we hired a boat for a sight seeing tour in the island and bring us to a snorkeling spot. The tour made us realized the untouched beauty of the island with its white sand beaches and crystal clear waters.
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