3800 Travel Guide

Santa Fe is a municipality at the northeast tip of Bantayan Island, in Cebu province, Philippines, and the main gateway to the island. It is known for stretches of powdery white sand, crystal-clear 'jelly' water and a tranquil resort feel. Far from the bustle of Boracay or Cebu City, it keeps an authentic fishing-village rhythm: the dawn fish market, hammocks under coconut palms and sandbars exposed at low tide all breathe slow living. Santa Fe is the launch point for island-hopping to nearby uninhabited islets for snorkelling, birdwatching and seafood; the Semana Santa procession each April is the island's grandest religious festival. For travellers fleeing crowds in search of pristine beaches, Bantayan and Santa Fe are among the most underrated hideaways around Cebu.