Tag: Virgin Island
The by tourists unspoilt fishing village Hilantaga an Island
by Bantayan Island on Apr.08, 2010, under Informations
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Everyone who comes by ferry from Hagnaya to Bantayan is greeted on arrival by two beautiful islands in the vicinity of Santa Fe. One is Virgin Island always had a little visit worthwhile because of the beautiful beaches and wonderful snorkelling opportunities. The larger of the two islands Hilantaga an Island is less well known but has still lost nothing of its pristine originality. Until now there only live some fishermen selling their fresh fish, mostly in Bantayan on the market or near the port of Santa Fe. Often the beautiful shell lamps coming from there, you can buy them everywhere in Bantayan Island.
The fishing huts are unfortunately not very Photogenic but who would like to experience like a real fishing village in the Philippines today, looks like there should necessarily do there a short stop. There are indeed often only simple houses and sometimes even just cheap tin huts, but the ordinary people you encounter there are the friendliest one you can only imagine. The things that are noticeable visiting such an island are the many colourful fishing boats and countless children welcome you often already at the beach. They are always friendly and usually come at once started always in the hope of a little gift. Brought sweets are mostly very common, no angry parents give a disturbance. So who ever has the time to make a trip to Virgin Island or just a circular tour around Bantayan Island should make here a short stop in Hilantaga an Island. |
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With the outrigger boat to Virgin Island
by Bantayan Island on Apr.07, 2010, under General
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And again we have made one of these wonderful boat tours where you can have so much fun. As before, we rented the boat and the small crew of “Bantayan Cottages” who have indeed been guiding us in advance on our boat trips. Originally the plan was once going around Bantayan entirely by boat, but unfortunately, the skipper told us that it was not possible because of Bantayan City at low tide is not coming through with a boat. The explanation goes so far that the one who told us that, there sometimes only 10 centimetres of water, between the islands, and we do not intended to push the boat.
So we gave ourselves to our fate, and first visited a fishing village on the neighbouring island Hilantaga-to where we were looking at for a while the sleepy fishing village. It was interesting here was a visit of a carpenter on the beach who built a new outrigger boat. On our Question for another Island where are some small Beaches that are not fully populated our skipper Junjun told us about Virgin Island on a small hidden beach where they were almost always alone. Earlier, I made you a small photo of this sleepy bay. Here a photo of the large outrigger boat that is well intended and is suitable for 10-15 people. It is particularly suitable for small groups because they already own just because of its size provides much more security and comfort than the usual small boats to get hired as usual. |
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From Bantayan to Virgin Island
by Bantayan Island on Apr.06, 2010, under General
A Trip what is always worth, when you are on vacation on Bantayan Island, is to get to Virgin Island. It is a small Island north east of Santa Fe. The Island with a tiny bay in the north and a beautiful beach in south has almost only a very small population. Some Caretaker fit for years on the island which is usually at a bargain price of 8 million U.S. dollars for sale. At least that means only the rumour mill. And again nobody knows how accurate this information are, because nobody is interested when he wants to spent a beautiful day on the Island. You can rent a boat from the fishermen, almost everywhere, but you should really never take more than 2 people in small boats because they are not designed for this. Anyway, the price difference between small fisher boats and big boats is very low. Recommended is the big boat from “Bantayan Cottages” near the port that can carry 15-25 people and offer the best price for 1500 pesos. (Small fishing boats cost an average of 1000 pesos and are not nearly as comfortable to sit)
After a boat ride of about 30 minutes to get to the little left Island. Fine powder sand beach of the finest greeted each newcomer and invites you to stay. There are small cottages on Virgin Island where you can relax and public grill places where people can prepare meals. Often some fishermen offer small fish or shells, but you should not rely on it. Who here likes to barbecue itself should either be self sufficient in the market of Bantayan, or order it at the boat rental. The crew will also cook the dinner when they get a little something from, and are also very helpful in everything else. Snorkelling on Virgin Island is well suited, but you should not expect too much because by the currents there are not that many corals. Fun anyway.
It should be noted that you still go back to at least 4:30 pm to 4:45 pm so you can enjoy a beautiful sunset from the boat. Here it’s most familiar to talk to the boat crew to raise the good places.
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