Balayan Bay is a large bay of Luzon Island in the Philippines. It is part of the Verde Island Passage and its entire shore is in the province of Batangas. The bay is between 23 and 28 kilometres (14 and 17 mi) wide. It is separated from the South China Sea to the west by the Calatagan Peninsula, which has Cape Santiago as its southern point. [1]

Balayan Bay is a large bay of Luzon Island in the Philippines. It is part of the Verde Island Passage and its entire shore is in the province of Batangas.

Balayan Bay, nestled in the province of Batangas, Philippines, is a picturesque coastal destination that captivates tourists with its stunning natural beauty and rich cultural heritage. This bay, known for its tranquil waters and scenic landscapes, offers a perfect blend of relaxation and adventure.

Balayan is bounded on the north by Tuy, west by Calatagan and Lian, east by Calaca, and south by Balayan Bay. Distance from Manila, the country's capital, is 106 kilometers (66 mi) and 48 kilometers (30 mi) from Batangas City, the provincial capital.

Balayan is a coastal municipality in the province of Batangas, CALABARZON region (Region IV-A), Philippines. It has a population of 95,913 (2020 Census figures) distributed over 48 barangays.

Anilao’s main draw is its 20+ dive sites. It faces Balayan Bay, which is part of the Verde Island Passage, the center of center of the world’s marine biodiversity according to a 2007 Smithsonian Institute study. Most tourists come here to dive or learn to dive. Most resorts offer diving courses and tours both for beginners and veterans.

Balayan Bay is a large bay of Luzon Island in the Philippines. It is part of the Verde Island Passage and its entire shore is in the province of Batangas. The bay is between 23 and 28 kilometres wide. It is separated from the South China Sea to the west by the Calatagan Peninsula, which has Cape Santiago as its southern point.

As it connects the freshwater of Lake Taal with the salty waters of Balayan Bay, the river sustains a rich and diverse marine environment, home to species such as the native tawilis (freshwater sardine), talakitok (bigeye trevally), and maliputo (giant trevally).

1 天前 · In 1570 Martin de Goiti explored Balayan Bay. When Juan de Salcedo rejoined Goiti in Balayan, he was left behind when Goiti sailed for Manila. The coastal town of Balayan was officially founded in 1578 under Spain by Fr. Esteban Ortiz and Fr. Juan de Porras, covered the towns of Nasugbu, Lian, Calatagan, Tuy and Calaca.

Historically, the early inhabitants built their homes on stilts over the waters of Balayan Bay, and it is believed that Balayan served as the center of the ancient powerful kingdom of MA-I. Today, Balayan is a 1st Class Municipality in Batangas, having advanced from a 3rd Class status in 1992 to a 1st Class municipality by July 1996 due to the ...