MONT IRAYA

It is a dormant but still active volcano that culminates at 1,000 m of altitude, the highest point of the Batanes. Its last eruption was in 1454. Mount Iraya often has its head in the clouds, for the Ivatans, local people, this halo of clouds is formed when someone dear to the community disappears. It is possible to climb the volcano if the weather allows it: count 2 hours to the camping site, then 1 hour to the summit; we go down in about 1 hour 30 min. A guide is essential because the path is not always clear and indicated.