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Sabtang Island

Sabtang Island is one of the 3 inhabited islands of the Batanes Island group off the coast of Northern Luzon in the Philippines. It lies southwest of the main island, Batan. Sabtang is known for its beautiful vistas, quiet unspoiled beaches with white sand, authentic traditional architecture, and historic sites. In 1994, the Department of Tourism declared it as one of the 12 best places to visit i the Philippines. Its principal municipality is San Vicente, which is popularly known as Sabtang Town. The island is 30-45 minutes away from Batan via falowa (banca) from Radiwan Port at Ivana.