Captivating Capiz- Olotayan Island

Olotayan Island, can be found in Roxas City, Capiz Philippines. It is a place where beauty reigns, where you can relax and enjoy the beautiful scenery of the beach, in short it is a paradise.

This island is blessed with serene shores with white sand, this island is comparable to Boracay Island(part of Aklan Province). But compared to Boracay, which is a well-known and country's popular tourist destination, Olotayan is not yet discovered by a lot of people. With relatively few visitors and tourists visiting the area, the place remains undisturbed and native. Despite it's short distance from the city, the place remained it's rustic view, giving the visitors a chance to be close to nature. With this, the tourists will find many ways to commune with Mother Nature and a chance to get back to the basic living.
There is no electricity within the island. Drinking water supply was rationed every week from Roxas City by the Metro Roxas Water District. If you want to visit the island you can contact the Olotayan Beach Resort at 6211-058 which is owned by “Dos Hermanas: Dra. Evelyn Sicad and Mrs. Magallanes. There are cottages and beach house with 2 rooms and sleeps up to 4-6 people. A solar panel system generates electricity for the resort.

Other land within the island according to Roxas City hall record was owned by Olotayan Development Realty Corp., lawyer William Villareal, and the Sicad, Aninang and Arenajo families.


The best time to visit Olotayan Island is during summer (March-May). Seasonal conditions can also affect the beach itself. Strong currents and dangerous shorebreaks in the mouth of Punta Cogon River could be experience going to the island in the month of November and December due to typhoon season. You have to check and observed the surf condition at Baybay Beach before going to the island. Hire a bigger boat with life jackets available for the passengers at the Banica Wharf.


Olotayan island is a good place for swimming and snorkelling during calm surf. You can also enjoy sailing, jet-skiing/flat boat riding, wind surfing, skimboarding, fishing and also seaweed harvesting. Don’t forget to bring your googles, underwater camera, swimwear, first aid kits and foods in visiting the island. Boat trip to Olotayan and Napti Island is accessible at Brgy. Banica Wharf, or ask with any beach front hotels/resort in Roxas City to facilitate your trip.