Batanes is an archipelagic province in the Philippines situated in the Cagayan Valley region. It is the northernmost province in the country, and also the smallest, both in population and land area. Its capital is Basco located on the island of Batan. Read More
Sabtang, officially the Municipality of Sabtang is a 6th class municipality in the province. It is also the southernmost island municipality of the island group. There are also nearby smaller islands: the Ivuhos and Duquey.
Sabtang Island Tourist Destinations
- San Vicente Ferrer Church
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| San Vicente Ferrer Church |
San Vicente Ferrer Church is also called Sabtang Church. It is a Catholic Church close to Sabtang Port. Originally a small chapel in 1785 when the Sabtang mission first opened in by the Dominicans. Often, visitors of Sabtang Island drop by for prayers before proceeding to other tourist destinations or after completing the tour.
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| Inside Sabtang Church |
- Sabtang Lighthouse
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| The Sabtang Lighthouse |
Sabtang Lighthouse is a popular destination in Sabtang Island. Constructed with rubble masonry towering a cliff, the first one to greet you while approaching the island.
- Nakabuang Beach / Morong Beach
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| Morong Beach |
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| Nakabuang Arc |
Morong Beach is famous for its arc and other rock formations at the foot of the hill. The waves here are not rough compared to the other beaches of the island.
- Chamantad Tinyan Viewpoint
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| Chamantad Tinyan Viewpoint |
Chamantad Viewpoint is one of the famous tourist spots in Sabtang Island because of its majestic view. The waves were visible pounding through the reefs.
- Savidug and Chavayan Stone Houses
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| Stone House in Sabtang | photo by Juvy Abrenica |
A stone house built with thick walls made up of lime and rocks with thatched cogon leaves as roofs. Savidug and Chavayan stone houses are similar and were built with the same materials.