Olotayan Island is the Place for a Quiet Vacation

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OLOTAYAN ISLAND

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Olotayan Beach offers a tranquil and relaxing experience. If you have a hassle and stress living with the busy life in the city, it is the best place to unwind and relax.

With clear waters and a rural setting, where sea waves and occasional laughter’s from kids playing at a distance, this place really fits for a perfect place for a honeymoon, or if you are one of those busy businessmen, it is a great gate away to nature and feel the calmness of the island. Read More: http://olotayanisland.weebly.com/

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Olotayan Island is a barangay in Roxas City, Capiz. It is just 45-minute motorboat ride from the wharf of Pan-ay, Capiz. The word Olotayan came from the native word “olo” meaning head, and “tyan” meaning stomach.

A popular legend that has survived the passing of decades said that in the olden days, a wicked giant lived in the land and had always brought disaster and sufferings to the inhabitants of the place. The locals turned to the “anitos” or “anitas” (gods or goddesses) who dwelt in the land for help. Their pleas were heard and a strong lightning hit the wicked giant, scattering his body to the sea. The islands of Roxas City were then named after the body parts of the giant. Thus, his head and stomach (Ulo and Tiyan) became the island of Olotayan. Other islands like “Mantalinga” came from the Mata (eyes) and Talinga (ears).

The native folks are still living in this rural place, with no electricity, far from modern technology, and a limited water supply. Living in this kind of place is simple yet it is like a beautiful paradise where people can get food fresh from nature. Fishing is the major industry in the island. The waters are teeming with blue crabs, squids, and different variety of fish. The trade or barter system still exists in the island. Read More: https://www.vigattintourism.com/tourism/articles/Olotayan-Island-The-Mini-Boracay-of-Roxas-City

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Olotayan Island is an island of legend. The name is a combination of olo (“head”) and “tyan” (stomach), as a Capiz legend tells of a cruel giant whose body the anitos (gods) struck with lightning, scattering his body parts all over the sea. Nearer to Roxas’ shore is Mantalinga Island – reportedly the giant’s “mata” (eyes) and “talinga” (ears). Read More: http://lagawcapiz.blogspot.com/2018/01/top-10-tourist-spots-in-capiz.html