Bantayan Island - Day 1 (The Island Tour)

After the Gang's lunch, picture taking and a quick dip in our Resorts, they are ready and off to explore the 3 municipalities of this small Island of Bantayan.

First stop, Octong Cave.  Octong Cave is actually inside Sta Fe Beach Club resort just 10 minutes motorcycle ride from Budyong beach resort.  You have to pay P100 pesos per head for entrance.  The Resort accommodation price is a bit high than those resorts located at the prime part of the Island.

The resort is situated on a natural rock overlooking the sea and the long stretch of Sta Fe beautiful beaches.

entrance of the resort

You can feel the tranquil atmosphere inside because of the sea breeze plus the resorts well maintained garden every corner.

the swimming pool and the green inside of the resort 

and this is the Ogtong Cave.  you can actually swim in this small cave. 

Second stop, Bantayan proper.  Here is where you can see the oldest church in the Philippines.  Saints Peter and Paul Parish Church is a 5 centuries old church.  It is considered being the first and oldest constructed church in Cebu.  It was founded on June 11, 1580.

Saints Peter and Paul Parish Church  

Third stop, Kota Park in Madridejos.  This is where you can witness the perfect sunset of Bantayan Island. Too bad that they were not able to wait for Mr. Sun to set and they left the place with some but also nice photos of the place.

the gang

Kota Park is an old Spanish Fort that was transformed into a Park.  One of the highlight in the place is the Bontay Baywalk, a 187-meter footbridge connecting the shores of the island to the lighthouse.

Kota Park Bridge

They were back in our resort at blue hour. After a short rest, we headed to Sta Fe proper to find a place to dine.  We had our dinner in some bbq house along the road.  We again after our dinner and before going to bed had a short dip in the beach.  We ended our day in the Island at 9pm already. Have to sleep early for the island hopping the next day