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BANTAYAN ISLAND

Bantayan Island is an island located in the Visayan Sea, Philippines. It is situated to the west of the northern end of Cebu island, across the Tañon Strait. it has a population of 120,447.Bantayan Island is known as an island paradise in the Philippines. With its clean, unspoiled and clear beaches, shimmering white sand and laid-back culture, it really is a paradise found here on Earth.

Sometimes all you need is a break. Life can be tiring. May it be work, school or just life as a whole; everyone deserves that breath of fresh air away from the noise and pollution of a crowded city. Cebu, a province of the Philippines, has 167 beautiful islands that surround it. And one of those 167 islands is the perfect destination for your getaway. Bantayan Island is one of the hidden gems of Cebu province that attracts locals, domestic visitors and tourists. Located northwest of Cebu, west of Leyte and Bohol islands, Bantayan Island has three municipalities– Bantayan, Madridejos and Santa Fe. Madridejos is known for their fishing as a source of livelihood. While for Sante Fe, you can expect to see white sandy beaches that give you a glorious view of the sunrise. And Bantayan is known for the centuries old church and breathtaking view of the sunset.

SAINT PETER AND PAUL PARISH

Established during the 15th century, the Saints Peter and Paul Church is the oldest parish in Cebu. It’s just appropriate to locate it here, as Bantayan Island is also named as the Lenten Capital of the Visayas.Since the Moros destroyed its original structure, the church was completely rebuilt and made from coral stones back in 1863.

VIRGIN ISLAND

Virgin Island – a small island in Bantayan with a white sandy beach, palm trees that move with the wind and clear waters perfect for those looking for an escape. The sunlight hits the right places and makes every spot an Instagram worthy picture. In addition to that, the coral reefs here are truly taken care of which makes it fit for snorkeling.

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