We Spent Days on Bantayan Island and This Is What We Found

Is Bantayan Island actually Cebu's best island? We went to find out. Quiet, unhurried, and home to some of the finest white sand beaches in the Philippines, Bantayan offers a pace of life that feels like a hidden escape north of the main tourist hubs. In this Bantayan Island travel guide, we explore the best beaches, local spots, and the true charm of this Cebu gem. Whether you're visiting Santa Fe, relaxing at Kota Beach, or exploring the northern parts of the island like Madridejos, here is what you need to know before you plan your trip. 💳 Get your Free WISE Currency Card: https://wise.com/invite/dic/scottj584 🛡️ SafetyWing Nomad Insurance: https://safetywing.com/nomad-insuranc... 🛡️ SafetyWing Nomad Insurance Complete:https://explore.safetywing.com/Nomad-... 🏨 Where We Stayed — Melaka Agoda – Aava Hotel https://agoda.tpo.mx/6H7Uss4h Booking.com – Aava Hotel https://booking.tpo.mx/bBCp2iBe 📍 Locations in This Video Melaka https://maps.app.goo.gl/53qUzfBcfp9dA... Jonker Street https://maps.app.goo.gl/UHkhBzLEnz2qH... Red Square https://maps.app.goo.gl/dw5a4i8nNjjW3... AAVA Hotel https://maps.app.goo.gl/ZPPR3ESvxmkqb... Old Station Cafe https://maps.app.goo.gl/av3WgzRiqoemm... ✈️ Exclusive Travel Deals Activities & Tours – GetYourGuide: https://getyourguide.tpo.mx/qTF65WdL $5 OFF Your eSIM – Airalo (Code: SCOTT8217): https://www.airalo.com 30 Days Free ExpressVPN: https://www.expressvpn.com/refer-a-fr... 👥 We're Scott & Lynn — two Australians in our 50s who stopped waiting and started exploring. New videos weekly — subscribe to follow along! 📧 Business: [email protected] ☕ Support us: https://coff.ee/travellingplanetearth 📸 Instagram:   / travellingplanetearthinsta   📘 Facebook:   / travellingplanetearth1   🎵 TikTok:   / travellingplanetearth1   ⏱️ Timestamps 0:00 Intro: Why Bantayan? 0:36 Getting to Bantayan (Cebu North Terminal) 1:56 Hagnaya Port Ferry 2:46 The Ruin 4:19 Sandira Beach 7:26 Marikaban Beach 10:08 Bantayan City 12:34 Madridejos 14:45 Santa Fe Highlights 18:14 Kota Beach --- Boost your YouTube audience with vidIQ. Use this link to unlock 500 bonus credits when you upgrade to a premium plan: https://vidiq.com/r/?code=hLjFjF