Bantayan Island in Cebu got its name from the term Bantayan sa Hari, which means "Watchtowers of the King." Eighteen watchtowers were built here during the time of the 22nd Governor-General Sebastian Hurtado de Corcuera when Moro pirates raided the island looking for slaves. 

Discover an underrated island destination in Cebu, the Philippines when you visit the charming but breathtaking Bantayan Island. Find out the best time to go, best ways to go here, top attractions and things to do, resorts or hotels to stay in, and must-try restaurants. 

If you're in search of sun, sea, and sand without the big crowds, you should add Bantayan Island, Cebu in your travel bucket list. 

Bantayan Island, located at the northernmost tip of Cebu, boasts stunning beaches and eco-tourism sites where you can do sightseeing, swimming, cliff diving, island-hopping, kayaking, and even skydiving.