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Lighthouses of Bantayan Island.

Short answer: Bantayan Island has a light station at Kota Point in Madridejos, close to Kota Heritage Park, a second lighthouse north-west of Bantayan town's port, and a light on Kinatarkan island (Santa Fe). They are navigation lights (current operation not confirmed), not visitor attractions with opening hours.

Navigation lights
current operation not confirmed
Illustration: a slim white light tower on a low rocky point with the evening sea behind it
AI illustration

At a glance

Municipality
Madridejos (Kota Point), Bantayan town (near Guiwanon/Bantigue), Santa Fe (Kinatarkan)
Getting there
Madridejos light: next to Kota Heritage Park; Bantayan light: north-west of the town port
Entrance
Unknown – navigation lights, current operation not confirmed
Best time
Sunset at Kota Point
Facilities
None known at the lights

Madridejos light station

Wikipedia lists a light station, LS Madridejos, about 50 m north of the high-water line at Kota Point. On OpenStreetMap it is at about 11.305 N, 123.729 E, a short walk north of Kota Heritage Park. Combine both in one visit.

Bantayan lighthouse

OpenStreetMap marks a “Bantayan Lighthouse” at about 11.179 N, 123.713 E, north-west of Bantayan town’s port near barangays Bantigue and Guiwanon. We found no further information.

Kinatarkan light (Santa Fe)

Wikipedia lists a light station, LS Guintarcan, on the south-east of Kinatarkan island, which belongs to Santa Fe (about 11.302 N, 123.891 E). It is only reachable by boat.

Rules and safety

Navigation lights belong to the authorities. Do not enter fenced areas or climb the structures.

FAQ

Can I climb the lighthouse?

We have no information that visitors may enter. Treat them as closed unless staff on site say otherwise.

Where is the lighthouse near Kota Park?

At Kota Point in Madridejos, a short walk north of the park.

Is there a lighthouse in Santa Fe?

We have not found one on the main island in Santa Fe; Santa Fe’s island Kinatarkan has the light station LS Guintarcan.

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Places · Madridejos

Kota Heritage Park

Kota Heritage Park in Madridejos holds the ruins of a Spanish-era fort and watchtower, a sea walk and sunset views. Access, fees, hours and 2025 quake status.

Places · Santa Fe

Santa Fe

Santa Fe is the port town of Bantayan Island. Mayor, barangays, population, history since 1872, beaches, fiesta and the official offices to contact.

Places · Bantayan town

Bantayan town

Bantayan town, the largest municipality on Bantayan Island: parish from 1580, plaza, Holy Week processions, Palawod fiesta, barangays and contacts.

Plan your trip.

Getting here

Cebu → Hagnaya → Santa Fe, step by step.

Ferry schedule

Both companies, both directions, fares.

Weather & tides

High tide at Hagnaya, typhoon warnings.

Money & ATMs

Bring cash – where ATMs are.

How this page was checked

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