Scenic view of Batanes, the Home of the Winds


When summer grows torrid, give yourself a breath of fresh air as you reconnect with the wonders of nature. When it comes to it, there is no island greater than Batanes, the home of the winds.

You will see the breathtaking views of the pacific ocean and volcanic islands as they meet halfway. The vast rolling hills, stunning lighthouses, and kindest locals you will soon be going to meet in Batanes.
Why you should visit Batanes
Batanes, an archipelagic part of Cagan Valley, is getting a lot of attention nowadays because of its scenic waters, countryside view, and clean environment. It will make you feel like you are hours away from Switzerland or Scotland.

Plus, it is the smallest province in the Philippines. But you will see ten volcanic islands in it. However, there are only three big islands, which are Batan, Sabtang, and Itbayat.
If you’re not impressed yet, perhaps you should catch a sight of the captivating end road in Basco, Batanes. It is practically the end of the Philippines. You experience freedom, crisp sunbeams reflecting from the water, and a hill covered in a shade while the other is in the beautiful sunlight.

What to do in Batanes
This place is the perfect location to be YOLO. Since Batanes has almost zero crime rate, you can enjoy your vacation fearlessly. So, once you get there, please take this chance to be as free as you can be.

You can hop on a road trip, mount hiking, go fishing, enjoy the panoramic view, watch the sunrise or sunset, and visit the tourist destination in Batanes, such as:
- Mount Iraya
- Basco Lighthouse
- Morong Beach
- Valugan Boulder Beach
- Nandi Hills
- Chawa View Deck
- Chamantad-Tinyan
- Song song Ruins

These eight tourist spots in Batanes are only a few places you could visit there. But rest assured that I picked the best so that your travel will be phenomenal. Songsong Ruins, Morong Beach, and Basco Lighthouse are the places you should never miss.
Moreover, don’t forget to bring your camera with you and take hundreds of shots as you want. It is the place where you love connecting to nature more.

Aira is a content writer who believes in "everything happens for a reason," so she writes with a reason - to learn and educate. During her free time, she is either reading or watching Netflix. But what she enjoys most is her personal time vibing to her playlist with a coffee in her hand, looking at the view from her room.