Mantalinga Island, which is a kilometer away from the shoreline of Baybay Beach, has been identified as an ideal diving spot for scuba divers and a perfect rotunda for sailboat (dilayag) and kayaking contests. Recently nicknamed “Good Luck Island” by tourism consultants, the place is believed to be a source of luck for local fisherfolk. They write the names of their fishing boats on the side of the island before they set out to sea for the first time.

Where to Stay

• Roxas President’s Inn

Location: Rizal Cor. Lopez Jaena St., Roxas City    

• La Hacienda Hotel

Location: Arnaldo Blcd., Roxas City

• Nesta’s Hill Top Hotel

Location: Provincial Park, Roxas City  

• Image Palace Hotel

Location: Brgy Banica, Roxas City

• Casa Purita Hotel

Location: Plaridel St., Roxas City

Where to Dine

• Jo’s Inato Kamayan Sa Ilog Restaurant

Location: Washington St. Roxas City

• Coco Veranda Bar & Restaurant

Location: Lawis Baybay, Roxas City

• Pizza Junction

Location: Rizal St, Roxas City

• Cake Eatcetera

Location: Legaspi St. Roxas City

• Arashi Bar & Restaurant

Location: Lawis Baybay Roxas City

• Acc Coffee & Crepes               

Location: Osmeña St. Roxas City

• Café 1927

Location: P.Gomez St.Roxas City

How to get there

For an affordable fare, you can take a boat from Manila under the Super Ferry or Negros Navigation. The trip lasts for a maximum of eighteen hours. For a lesser price, there is also a Roll-on Roll-off (RORO) bus option that passes by Roxas City straight from Cubao in Manila. For the jet setter, both Cebu Pacific and Philippine Airlines have flights to Roxas every morning daily. The plane ride costs a little higher, but will only take you 40-45 minutes.