The islands
Lighthouses, stone villages, boulder beaches, and hills that roll straight into the sea — every place here is one I've walked, photographed, and fallen for.
Landmarks
The most photographed sunset in Batanes — a white lighthouse, green hills, and the West Philippine Sea below.
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Hills
Endless communal pasture where cattle and carabao graze along cliffs above the crashing sea.
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Islands
A short, choppy boat ride to traditional Ivatan stone houses, Morong Beach, and quiet coastal roads.
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Viewpoints
Soft, treeless hills that tumble toward the sea — a quieter alternative to the crowds at sunset.
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Viewpoints
Sabtang's signature lookout, where a dramatic ridge meets a curving, wild coastline.
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Beaches
A shore of smooth volcanic boulders shaped by centuries of waves from Mt. Iraya.
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