Batanes: Cliffs of Chanarian
The Cliffs and the descending stairs at Chanarian
Batanes has always been compared to Ireland when it comes to its cliffs. Though I myself haven’t been there, I know a couple of friends who has been there and had told me that the Cliffs of Batanes does remind them of Ireland. When in tour in Batanes, one of the favorite stops along the road is the Chanarian Viewdeck where you can have a closer inspection of the cliffs.
Driving by the Chanarian Viewdeck
Chanarian Viewdeck is just a short drive south west of Basco before you enter the town of Mahatao. Just between the zigzagging road of Hanib and Mahatao. You wont miss the cemented view deck and benches on your right coming from Basco.
Chanarian Descending Stairs
There are cemented stairs going down the cliffs. A lot has been damaged though so it is best to be careful when going down as some of the rocks and cemented steps are loose.
The magnificent Chanarian Cliffs
Be ready for some splashes when you reached the base. Waves pounding on the rocks can be surprisingly strong at times. There are also natural pools there where trapped water on natural ground holes turned bluish green. But what more than just to marvel at those magnificent cliffs here in Chanarian, Batanes.
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Friday, August 15th, 2008 at 11:25 am 
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August 15th, 2008 at 12:48 pm
ang ganda talaga ng batanes. i wonder if i’ll ever set foot there. hehe.
August 15th, 2008 at 7:18 pm
uy, one of my most favorite spots in batanes, wulfriend! grabe, ganda ng parade of people descending na shot mo. i’ve always shot this pero lagi halos na walang maglakas loob na sumama sa akin bumaba
August 15th, 2008 at 7:37 pm
now im praying more harder that eventually God will give me the opportunity to reach batanes. the photos are very enticing…
cant help it. grrrr…
August 15th, 2008 at 7:39 pm
para pala syang fortress from storm.
and yung steps looks ancient…
August 15th, 2008 at 10:43 pm
“natural pools”
curious ako lagi kung anu meron don pag malalim.. nakakatuwa din tignan ung mga mababaw madaming small creatures..
August 15th, 2008 at 11:14 pm
Your shots are really great, I ought to get there by next year.
August 15th, 2008 at 11:39 pm
Ang ganda ganda nga naman ng batanes. sana makapunta din ako diyan.
August 16th, 2008 at 10:29 am
My cousin lives in Batanes. he is I think the Bishop of Batanes, Father Camillo Gregorio.
Nice Pics by the way.
August 16th, 2008 at 5:35 pm
Parang wala sa Pilipinas! Sana makapunta din kami dyan sa Batanes. Soooo Beautiful!
August 16th, 2008 at 11:30 pm
Nice shots. Btw the way saw your post on Chengdu. I did a month long series last month on China and I went there before too! Chinese food is cheap and GOOD! CHeers xP
August 17th, 2008 at 6:04 pm
Hi Ronnie! Yep, no doubt maganda talaga ang Batanes. I sure one of these days makakapunta ka rin dyan.
Ogbear! Salamat! Ganda naman kasi talaga yung view on this deck. Isa rin sya sa favorite place ko.
Hey JP, am also hoping your prayers would be granted.
Haha! Yeah I know what you mean Mimi. Kung minsan me mga maliliit na creatures (fishes, crabs, prawns) na na stuck dun sa pools na yun.
Many thanks Freeze. Yup, you should, it’ll be worth it.
Thanks Photocache, hoping you get to visit the place as well.
Hi Achilles, I’ll make sure to note that para pagpunta ko ulit, I can greet him on your behalf.
Thanks Millie! Yep, hope you could visit din.
Many thanks Stanleyliew! There’s still more to come on my China Chronicles. Hope you drop by again.
August 18th, 2008 at 11:12 am
I am green in envy whenever you and Oggie feature Batanes. I really have to be there. Sana tear-round pwede puntahan yan hano? Great shots as usual Ferdz.
August 18th, 2008 at 12:37 pm
Great shots Ferdz. My favorite for this set would be the last photo; the rough waves and the cliffs … Really beautiful. Talaga!
August 18th, 2008 at 9:25 pm
i might be able to visit Batanes come January or Feb; my friends and i are serious about it. and i’m sure you don’t mind that i will use your posts on Batanes to help us plan the itinerary. haha.