Umatac Bay & Magellan Monument
Umatac Bay / Magellan Monument
Small bay village with the Magellan landing marker
- Hours
- Open daily
- Tickets
- Free
- Address
- Memorial park on the bay edge of Umatac village off Route 2
Umatac is a small village on the bay where Magellan is said to have landed in 1521. A marker stands in the seaside park with the fort hill rising behind it. The inscription marks the landing. Where he actually came ashore is still debated. The park hosts an annual re-enactment.