Breathtaking Batanes: 25 Photos That Will Make You Want To Visit Batanes

It is easy to be swept away by Batanes, the so-called “Land of the Winds.”

Batanes is the smallest and the northernmost province of the Philippines, found at the tip of the archipelago. It is comprised of ten islands and only three are inhabited: Batan, Sabtang, and Itbayat. The capital, Basco, is found in Batan along with three other municipalities.


One of the most dreamed and raved about Philippine destination, Batanes is in many traveler’s bucket list and for good reasons. The rustic charm of this quaint province is defined by uninhabited landscape of endless rolling hills, lush terrains of pastureland, boulder-lined shores, violent crashing waves, stunning cliffs, and century-old stone houses and ancient churches. It is like seeing another world where serenity, the purest creations of nature, and the simplest beauty of the world abound. The Ivatans are unbelievably humble and their simple way of life is truly admirable.

But this beauty is elusive and at times, dangerous. Batanes is always at the mercy of tropical storms and typhoons that cross the Philippines. Boat rides from one island to another can be notoriously rough and bumpy. Because of this, many tourists are often stranded in the province for days and even weeks. The only three airlines that fly to the destination often cancel flights whenever there is a threat of just a slight change of the weather.

This isolation, along with the sheer beauty and rugged perfection of Batanes, is worth it. If you are looking for adventure and a journey of a lifetime, come to Batanes. Go now. The airfare prices and travel packages are getting cheaper day by day and the influx of tourists is slowly changing the place. Batanes is not going to stay this isolated for long so come here soon.

From its out-of-the-world natural scenery to stunning manmade creations, here are 25 photos that will make you want to pack everything and book the next flight to Batanes. 

The Basco Lighthouse stands exquisitely at Naidi Hills.

The Basco Cathedral of the Immaculate Concepcion, the patroness of Batanes.

When Mount Iraya erupted back in the day, it spewed countless boulders in Batanes which resulted to the Valugan Boulder Beach.

A beauty that can be destructive: Mount Iraya in Batanes.

The rustic Tukon Chapel- a beautiful church made of stones perched on a hill.

The view of the West Philippine Sea.

A stone house at Savidug Traditional Village in Sabtang Island.

View of the sea from Chavayan Traditional Village in the island-municipality of Sabtang.

Life is hard, he gotta grind.

Morong Beach in Sabtang, Batanes.

The star of Batanes cuisine: Coconut crab locally known as Tatus.

Along the roads of Batanes are the many signs of "Blow Ur Horn."

This is where the road ends in Sabtang Island. Beyond, only crashing waves and the jagged mountains.

One of the preserved stone houses at Chavayan Traditional Village. These stone houses were built to stand against the most violent typhoons.

A piece of Venice in Batanes: the Mahatao Boat Shelter Port.

Racuh A Payaman aka Marlboro Country.

Homoron Blue Lagoon in Mahatao Batanes.

San Jose De Ivana Church in Batanes.

The modern structure that is Tayid Lighthouse in Mahatao Batanes.

View of the Pacific Ocean.

One of the many lush pasturelands in Batanes.

Living a blissful life in Batanes.

Alapad Pass.

Tawsen Agri-Ventures, a one-stop souvenir shop in Batanes.

Out-of-this-world view of the Chamantad Cove from Tinyan Viewpoint.

Have you been to Batanes? How did you find the place? Come here and come soon!