Olotayan Island & Baybay Beach

Its fine, clean, gleaming black sand makes Baybay Beach a curiosity among beaches, but it is nonetheless an absolutely lovely place to enjoy some of the cleanest and clearest seawater anywhere on the planet. 

One of the sights to see in Roxas City is Baybay Beach. It is just three kilometers away from the city proper, marked by the clean black sand and beach houses. The place is a favorite weekend spot of the local populace and those coming from nearby towns and provinces. Considered a “must not miss” spot in Roxas City, Baybay beach is ideal for swimming. It has a seven-kilometer stretch of sugar-fine, glittery, ebony sand. The water sometimes washes up to the shore a substance known as “margaha” to the locals, which are fine iron particles that an ordinary magnet can pick up and collect.

Activities

• Swimming
• Snorkeling
• Kayaking

Where to Stay

 Here is a list of hotels and inns for your stay in the province:

• 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

 Here is a list of some of the restaurants, bars and cafes located in the city:

• 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

From Manila, the Super Ferry or ships from Negros Navigation can take you to Roxas City in around eighteen hours. There is also a Roll on-Roll off (RORO) that passes by Roxas City straight from Cubao in Manila. Cebu Pacific and Philippine Airlines have flights to Roxas daily every morning, taking about 40-45 minutes.  Jeepneys and tricycles are available for touring around the city.  Jeepneys and tricycles are available for touring the city or the province.