Sabtang Island Tour: 6 Tourist Spots to see in this Island

Batanes is the 82nd and last province in my personal quest for #Project82PH. In this culmination, I have visited all the 6 municipalities of Batanes. In this blog, I will be featuring 6 tourist attractions that can be found in Sabtang Island. Read along!

Read also: South Batan Tour: 16 Places to See in South Batan Island

Here are the 6 places I have personally been to in SABTANG ISLAND when I visited Batanes:

6 Places to Explore in Sabtang Island, Batanes

SABTANG

Port of Sabtang

The Port of Sabtang is the main gateway of the island from Batan Island. This is Sabtang’s biggest port and is adjacent to some key establishments essentially for tourists. This is also the place where you will register and meet your local tour guides.

Chamantad-Tiñan Viewpoint

The early part of your Sabtang Island Tour is a visit to the Chamantad-Tiñan Viewpoint. This is the island’s version of the Rolling Hills and it offers a good view of the Luzon Strait. It features several limestone rock formations with a scenic, white-sand cove below. Along the way, I got to see some native vuyavuy palms (Philippines’ version of a date palm, only shorter) and this is also the very plant that is used to create the vakul (traditional women’s headgear) and the kanayi (traditional men’s vest).

St. Thomas Aquinas Chapel

The St. Thomas Aquinas Chapel is one of the popular places of worship in Sabtang Island. It is also located beside a ‘beateria’ – a house for lay religious women who reside in the place.

Sabtang Island Stone Houses

As Batanes is known to be the province to be mostly hit by typhoons passing by the country, Batanes is also known for its stone houses, notably the Savidug Stone Houses and Chavayan Stone Houses both in Sabtang Island. These houses are made from rocks and corals roofed by meticulously bundled cogon grass, which are made to withstand strong typhoons and winds.

*Unfortunately when I visited, the road leading to Chavayan Village was currently under repair and only locals were allowed to pass through at that time. (At least I have something to go back to on my next visit!)

Morong Beach, Mayahao Arch, Nakabuang Cave

If you want some peace and quiet and want to be isolated for a while, Morong Beach is one of the places to visit. Located on Sabtang island’s northern part, it features a white sand stretch overlooking Batan Island. You can also see the Mayahao Arch, a natural rock arch formed near the beach’s entrance. Along the coastline, you can also see the Nakabuang Cave, a hollow cave formed from the drastic waves of the ocean.

Sabtang Lighthouse

Upon entering the island of Sabtang, you will be greeted by the imposing Sabtang Lighthouse. Though this place is now private, it is still a sight to see on the island when you are having lunch at a nearby restaurant.

Read also: Breathtaking Batanes Travel Guide

Where to Eat in Sabtang, Batanes

Pananayan Canteen and Catering Services

Pananayan Canteen and Catering Services is located just below Sabtang Lighthouse and is a good stop when touring around Sabtang Island. This is where I had my lunch when I did a day tour on the island.

Sample Itinerary when Visiting Batanes

If you have the luxury of time when visiting Batanes, a 5-day, 4-night itinerary would work with a lot of rest time / free time. Here is a sample 5-day itinerary to all the 6 municipalities of Batanes (the itinerary I followed when I visited). *Note that there are some places that are not on the list as I have not visited them personally (a sign for me to come back! 🙂)

Day 1

North Batan Tour

BASCO

*check-in at accommodation

*Brunch – Beehan Food Enterprise (must try: Meal Set A)

*Tukon Chapel (Mt. Carmel Chapel)

*Tukon Radar Station (PAGASA Weather Station)

*Fundacion Pacita

*Didawud Idjang

*Dipnaysuhuan Japanese Tunnel

*Valugan Boulder Beach

*Basco Rolling Hills

*Naidi Basco Lighthouse

*Dinner – Shanedel’s Inn and Cafe

*Souvenir Buying – Tawsen Souvenir Shop

Day 2

Sabtang Island Tour

*Port of Sabtang

*San Vicente Ferrer Church

*Chamantad-Tiñan Viewpoint

*St. Thomas Aquinas Chapel

*Savidug Stone Houses

*Morong Beach

*Mayahao Arch

*Nakabuang Cave

*Lunch – Pananayan Canteen and Catering Services

*Sabtang Lighthouse

Day 3

South Batan Tour

BASCO

*Welcome to Basco Sign

*Basco Plaza

*Basco Municipal Hall

*Batanes Provincial Capitol

*Kilometer Zero (Batan Island)

*Cathedral of Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception (Basco Cathedral)

*Lunch – Cafe Pampayukay

MAHATAO

*Chawa Viewdeck

*Mahatao Shelter Port

*San Carlos Borromeo Church (Mahatao Church) – try writing at the “Blank Page Archives”

*Huhmurun Blue Lagoon

*Maydangeb White Beach

*Toblerone Hills

*Lunch – Marconine’s Food Catering

*Racuh-a Payaman (Marlboro Country)

*Tayid Lighthouse

IVANA

*Welcome Ivana Sign

*Bridge of San Jose (Old Spanish Bridge)

*House of Dakay

*San Jose el Obrero Church

*Ivana Lighthouse

*Brunch / Snack – Honesty Coffee Shop – also souvenir buying

*Radiwan Port

UYUGAN

*Welcome to Uyugan Sign

*Mutchung Viewpoint – “I Love Uyugan”

*Our Lady of Miraculous Medal Parish Church

*Alapad Hills and Rock Formation – Famous “Blow UR Horn Sign”

*National Museum – Batanes

Day 4 and 5

Itbayat Tour

*Valanga Port

*Tachimus Port

*Famous Windswept Arius Tree

*Torongan Cliff and Torongan Cave

*Cavaywan Water Reservoir

*Mauyen Cliff and Port

*Itbayat Airport

*Lunch and Dinner – Pagsit Farm

*Itbayat View Deck – Mount Carabooban

*Rapang Cliff – try their “stone bells”

*St. Joseph Husband of Mary Chapel

*Itbayat Municipal Hall

*Umawen Arc

*There are a lot of food and accommodation options when visiting Batanes. Just ask your preferred tour guide where you want to stay and eat. It is also recommended that you have your own tour guide to accompany you throughout your visit to lessen the burden of paying all the necessary fees and to have a hassle-free trip! You can contact my guide, Kuya Dennix Ferido Cantor of Naidi Hills Tour Services (click on his name to direct you to his Facebook profile. Just tell him I referred him to you!) and have an amazing Batanes trip!

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*Note that the places, prices, and information written as of publication date and time are true and are given best during my visit. Changes may occur without prior notice. If you notice any changes to the information given above, you can e-mail me here so we can dish things up!*

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