Olutayan Island
Roxas City, Capiz
Olutayan Island is a 30-minute pumpboat ride from Banica Terminal, Roxas City; crystal clear waters and multi-colored fishes; beach is carpeted with tiny crushed shells called cascaho.
Olutayan Island News
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Unique Islands In Philippines Apo Siquijor Olotayan Guimaras
I have spent 4 months out of the past two years in the Philippines and have been to many of the islands, like Fortune Island of Nasugbu, Batangas. They are all great depending on what your intentions are.. Are you wanting to party it up with other tourists? Well, Borocay Beach would be the answer. Pure beauty would have to go to Palawan… However, with over 7,000 islands in Philippines there are so many more islands that fly under the radar. These are beaches that take you away from tourist traps and immerse you into the true culture and beauty of the Philippines. Listed below are my to ...
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Travel To Olutayan Island In Roxas City Capiz
It was not planned, or maybe I wasn't part of the planning, he he.. as most of the time I have opted to stay in rather than trek a long trail, with a long drive and a not so calm boat ride.
We were hosted by the Vice Mayor of Capiz, Erwin Sicad and Ging Bayoneta. We had to be early to catch the ferry or is it a boat ride to the island, a good 45 minutes ride, although chartered, we still had to maintain schedule. We went to the estuary near the market, for our ride.
The estuary in itself was a treat, houses on the water, the water was murky but without that stale water smell, where even ... -
The Ordeal and Beauty of Roxas City Olotayan Island
Olotayan Island is the only island barangay of Capiz, the Philippines' known seafood capital. Under the wing of Roxas City, the rural village managed to surpass the 2013 Typhoon Yolanda (a.k.a. Haiyan) tragedy that ravaged the central part of the country. Not many people know this but most residents of the city, including Olotayan Island, also suffered as much as those in other areas of the Visayan Region. Unfortunately, the media and the press did not have the time to highlight this story because it was thankfully short-lived through the aid of the Canadian Forces and a few more supporters fr ...
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Capiz Travel Information
Capiz, a province where myth and reality merge. One enduring legend about how Capiz got its name goes like this: Balingangan, Datu Bankaya's eldest son, named his two territories "Kapid" and"Akean" (meaning twin) in honor of his twin daughters "Bulan" and "Adlaw" (moon and sun). Spaniards who later settled in the area adopted the names of Capiz and Aklan.
The arrival of Spaniards in 1569 brought about major changes in the lives of the Capizeños. May 8, 1570, marked the conquest of Panay and consequently the district of Aklan by the Spaniards under the leadership of Martin de Goiti. Capiz w ... -
Olotayan Island The Mini Boracay of Roxas City
Olotayan Island is a barangay in Roxas City, Capiz. It is just 45-minute motorboat ride from the wharf of Pan-ay, Capiz. The word Olotayan came from the native word "olo" meaning head, and "tyan" meaning stomach.
A popular legend that has survived the passing of decades said that in the olden days, a wicked giant lived in the land and had always brought disaster and sufferings to the inhabitants of the place. The locals turned to the "anitos" or "anitas" (gods or goddesses) who dwelt in the land for help. Their pleas were heard and a strong lightning hit the wicked giant, scattering his bod ... -
Olotayan Island Capiz The Most Beautiful Beach And People The Finale to My 7 Week Backpacking
How do you end a 7-week backpacking adventure that has changed you, humbled you, and left you in mute awe far too many times than you thought you deserve
I had no ready answer to that question. Just a little over 24 hours before my flight from Roxas, Capiz, back to Manila, I felt I had nothing more to ask for ??" the past several weeks already filled me with much gratitude. And yet a small part of me longed for one last adventure.
So I decided to go with the flow ??" as doing so had served me well during my solo adventure ??" and see where it would take me this time. Which was how I foun ...