In this episode, we are going to visit ''The Ruins'' in Bantayan Island. Bantayan Island is an island located in the Visayan Sea, Philippines. It is situated to the west of the northern end of Cebu, across the Tañon Strait. It is the main and largest island of the Bantayan island group that lies close to the geographical center of the Philippine archipelago.
Bantayan Island is a destination best known for its picturesque beaches, but another popular tourist spot slightly left field is The Ruins Bantayan. Typically when you hear of ruins in the Philippines, you think of the remnants of 16thcentury Spanish colonization, but The Ruins of Bantayan Island are actually just the remains of a German expat’s house which was destroyed by Typhoon Yolanda in 2013.
More than just an old, derelict building covered in graffiti, The Ruins Bantayan is also an awesome cliff jumping spot at high tide. Many locals gather at The Ruins to get an adrenaline rush as they send themselves over the cliffside.
''The Ruins'' is one of the few Bantayan Island tourist spots with no entrance fee! You’re free to explore what’s left of the house and get your kicks cliff jumping without having to pay a pesos.
The best time to visit The Ruins Bantayan is at high tide so that you can make the most out of this picturesque Bantayan Island tourist spot. Also avoid weekends and public holidays, as this is a very popular local hangout spot.
I hope you enjoy the tour.
Lets go.