Cebu district, Philippines

Places to visit near Bantayan

Bantayan is a town in Cebu district, Philippines, home to about 18,984 people. Within 50 km by road there are 37 places to visit — 12 rivers, islands & mangroves, 12 beaches & coast, 2 waterfalls and 0 hill stations & viewpoints. The must-see places are Bantayan Island (8 km), Guintacan Lighthouse (30 km) and Capitancillo (58 km).

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Bantayan, Philippines
Bantayan, Cebu district, Philippines. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Bantayan at a glance

Location
Cebu district, Philippines
Population
about 18,984
Coordinates
11.1683° N, 123.7223° E
Places within 50 km
37 (2 must-see)
Best time to visit
September to February for rivers, islands & mangroves; October to March for beaches & coast

Top places to visit near Bantayan

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Bantayan: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Rivers, islands & mangroves near Bantayan

91 rivers, islands & mangroves within 100 km of Bantayan. The closest is Hilotongan Island (11 km). Best time: september to february.

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Beaches & coast near Bantayan

37 beaches & coast within 100 km of Bantayan. The closest is Bantayan Lighthouse (2 km); the best-known is Bantayan Island (8 km). Best time: october to march.

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Waterfalls near Bantayan

15 waterfalls within 100 km of Bantayan. The closest is Banghitawan Falls (40 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Bantayan

14 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Bantayan. The closest is Mount Solitario (61 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Churches near Bantayan

10 churches within 100 km of Bantayan. The closest is Bible Baptist Church (3 km). Best time: year-round.

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Caves near Bantayan

7 caves within 100 km of Bantayan. The closest is Lalio's Cave and Beach (9 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Bantayan

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 25 km on the road.

  1. Start in Bantayan
  2. 1 km Gabaldon Building · heritage site, Cebu
  3. 4 km Obo-ob Mangrove Garden · garden, Cebu
  4. 10 km Bantayan Island · island, Cebu
  5. 6 km Bible Baptist Church · church, Cebu
  6. 2 km Bantayan Lighthouse · beach, Cebu
  7. 2 km Back to Bantayan

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How to reach Bantayan

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    15–50 km — half-day trips

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Bantayan by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Rivers, islands & mangroves1291Hilotongan Island (11 km)
    Beaches & coast1237Bantayan Lighthouse (2 km)
    Waterfalls215Banghitawan Falls (40 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints014Mount Solitario (61 km)
    Churches210Bible Baptist Church (3 km)
    Caves27Lalio's Cave and Beach (9 km)
    Forts & heritage45Gabaldon Building (1 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens13Obo-ob Mangrove Garden (5 km)
    Other attractions12Buntay Point (18 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs12Laaw Lagoon (35 km)
    Museums01Museo Sang Bata Sa Negros (51 km)
    Parks01Balamban Park (92 km)

    Bantayan: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Bantayan?

    Bantayan Island (island, about 8 km), Gabaldon Building (heritage site, about 1 km), Bantayan Lighthouse (beach, about 2 km), Bible Baptist Church (church, about 3 km), Obo-ob Mangrove Garden (garden, about 5 km), Paradise Beach (beach, about 8 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Bantayan?

    37 places on Spotwander: 12 rivers, islands & mangroves, 12 beaches & coast, 2 waterfalls, 2 churches, 2 caves.

    Which is the nearest river spot to Bantayan?

    Hilotongan Island, about 11 km by road; Silion (12 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest beach to Bantayan?

    Bantayan Lighthouse, about 2 km by road; Bantayan Island (8 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest waterfall to Bantayan?

    Banghitawan Falls, about 40 km by road; Owangan Falls, Kabalawan Tabuelan Cebu (47 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Bantayan?

    Start in Bantayan, visit Gabaldon Building, then Obo-ob Mangrove Garden, then Bantayan Island, then Bible Baptist Church, then Bantayan Lighthouse, and drive back — about 25 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Bantayan?

    September to February for rivers, islands & mangroves; October to March for beaches & coast.

    Towns near Bantayan

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Bantayan’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Bantayan on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.