{"id":12430,"date":"2019-08-13T15:30:19","date_gmt":"2019-08-13T07:30:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/travel\/?p=12430"},"modified":"2019-09-02T12:03:57","modified_gmt":"2019-09-02T04:03:57","slug":"morong-beach-and-ahaw-arch-in-sabtang-batanes-captivating-the-origins-of-the-island","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/travel\/2019\/08\/13\/morong-beach-and-ahaw-arch-in-sabtang-batanes-captivating-the-origins-of-the-island\/","title":{"rendered":"Morong Beach and Ahaw Arch in Sabtang, Batanes: Captivating the Origins of the Island"},"content":{"rendered":"

Morong Beach <\/b>perfectly captivates the origins of Sabtang Island, with its white-sand beach and calm atmosphere.\u00a0Truth be told, it’s\u00a0hard not to long for a quick nap while looking at the clear blue water\u00a0and\u00a0listening to the soft humming of birds.<\/span><\/p>\n

Also read:\u00a0Batanes 4-Day Itinerary: Experiencing Heaven\u2019s Beloved Island<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

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Another landmark you\u2019ll instantly notice when you step foot on Morong Beach is the <\/span>Ahaw Arch <\/b>made of limestone, which easily became a spot for picnickers.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Also read:\u00a0Batanes Travel Guide: Preparing for Your Trip This 2019<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

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Further, nestled across Morong Beach and the famous Ahaw Arch is a local eatery serving authentic Ivatan dishes, called <\/span>Paypanapanayan Canteen<\/b>. <\/span><\/p>\n

Also read:\u00a06 Must-Try Restaurants in Batanes<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

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A <\/span>set meal<\/b> that\u2019s already good for two costs <\/span>Php 700<\/b>. It comes with <\/span>lu<\/span><\/i>\u00f1is <\/span><\/i>(Ivatan-style braised pork), <\/span>sweet and sour fish, beef soup, vegetable, a platter of white and turmeric rice, as well as their famous <\/span>bukayo <\/span><\/i>(sweetened coconut).<\/span><\/p>\n

Tip:\u00a0it’s best to use your hands to eat (locally known as kamayan) to fully embrace the Filipino way of eating by the beach.\u00a0<\/em>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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Also read:\u00a0Sabtang Island, Batanes: Home of Heritage Villages With Centuries\u2019 Worth of History<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

The spot outside also gives you the perfect view of the Morong Beach\u2014an incomparable lunch experience, indeed!<\/p>\n

Ultimately, you\u2019ll fall in love with the spot as the whole island entices you with a nice view and serenades you with its waves.<\/p>\n

How to get here<\/strong><\/p>\n

The Sabtang Island tour is a part of\u00a0the 4 days, 3 nights tour with Batanes Travel and Tours, Inc.<\/p>\n

Batanes Travel and Tours provides an all-in-one complete package with accommodation, eco-tours, and full meals guaranteed to make your stay hassle-free. They also offer private eco-tours or budget packages for solo or group travelers. All packages provide you with a local tour guide, driver, and a tour coordinator to help you get the most out of your stay.<\/p>\n

Note that you will have to register and pay some fees at the\u00a0Ivana Port<\/strong>.\u00a0The fees include a port fee of\u00a0Php 5\/pax<\/strong>\u00a0and your boat fare from Ivana Port to\u00a0Sabtang Port of\u00a0Php 200\/pax<\/strong>\u00a0roundtrip, which should be settled in the Ivana Port.<\/p>\n

Upon arriving at Sabtang Port, you need to register with a fee of\u00a0Php 200\/pax<\/strong>\u00a0and wait for your van with your tour guide.<\/p>\n

A day trip to the island will end before you know it, as the last boat travels back to Batan at 1 p.m.\u00a0If you feel that one day isn\u2019t enough with so much to explore in Sabtang, there are no fancy hotels but rather homestays that offer modest accommodation to eager travelers.<\/p>\n

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This first appeared in Philippine Primer\u2019s Japanese and English Magazine August 2019 issue.
\nWritten by\u00a0Yana Bautista
\nPhotos by JR Padlan<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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