It is one of fourteen islands under the jurisdiction of the municipality of Carles.

The island is known for its long sandbar and is part of the Islas de Gigantes island-hopping tours.

[1] Bantigue Island is located 21 kilometres (13 mi) east of Panay Island in the Visayan Sea and 1.2 kilometres (0.75 mi) southeast of Gigantes Sur.

It is part of the Islas de Gigantes island group and is commonly included in island-hopping tours of the archipelago.

The island features a long white sandbar and connecting three islets.