Sabtang Island & its stone villages
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Sabtang Island & its stone villages

February 2026

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Sabtang is a day trip from Batan, reached by a faluwa boat that can get lively depending on the weather. Once you land, the island unfolds into preserved Ivatan villages of cogon-roofed stone houses built to withstand typhoons.

Sabtang feels like Batanes a hundred years ago, still standing against the wind.

Don't miss the natural arch at Morong Beach and the village of Chavayan. Hire a local guide with a tricycle or van for the loop — it's the easiest way to see the highlights and support the community in one go.