Batanes
The breathtaking view of Batanes is simply as beautiful as tasting the air of Philippines. Batanes is composed of ten islands which are situated between the vast expanse of the waters of Bashi Channel and Balintang Channel, where the Pacific Ocean, merges with the China Sea.The Island is rich with marine resources with includes the rarest sea corals in the world.
More than half of the Ivatans are farmers and fishermens. Some of the locals are employed in the government and services sector like the local government and the public schools. Ivatans also plant vegetables for their food like camote (sweet potato), cassava, gabi or tuber and a unique variety of white uvi. Crime is not even part of their vocabulary, In fact the provincial jail has been useless for several years now.
Batanes capital city is Basco and is a reference point each time a typhoon enters Philippines. Breathtaking Batanes is the Philippines smalles province both in terms of population and land area, It is hilly and mountainous with only 1,631.50 hectares or 7.10% of its area level to undulating and 78.20% or 17,994.40 hectares varying in terms from rolling to steep and very steep.
There are so several things to be done at Batanes that cannot be achieving with just one day. Enjoy lounging and breathing the Marloboro hills at Batanes or simply let the waves take you at Valugan Beach.
The island is also has a lighthouse which is spectacular during dusk. The island is also one way of soothing your stress away from the nightclubs, works and hectic schedules. The island will permit you to reflect and witness never ending panoramic views.