Cebu

Cebu, sometimes called the Queen City of the South, lies at the centre of the Visayas. Sheltered by the other Visayan islands of Negros, Panay, Leyte, Samar and Bohol, this thin sliver of land is blessed year-round with pleasant tropical weather. Locals and visitors can enjoy its pristine, sun drenched beaches, washed by the balmy blue waters of the Cebu and Tanon Straits. A plethora of neighbouring islets fringed with coral and white sand shores add appeal to an island-hopping vacation. Cebu’s attractions do not only cater to the itinerant sun-worshipper or beach-lover. Its cityscapes have their own brand of cosmopolitan charm touched with a unique island warmth. Luxurious accommodations, complete sports facilities, modern shopping malls, fine dining restaurants and lively entertainment centres, including two casinos and sprawling golf fairways, add luster to Cebu’s landscape, offering tourists and business travellers a surfeit of activities to engage in.

 

Things to do

• Experience canyoneering at Kawasan Falls

• Explore the beaches of Bantayan Island

• Discover the vibrant Marine Biodiversity of Sumilon Island

• Experience adventures at Camotes Island

• Dive and see Thresher Sharks at Malapascua

• Marvel at the sardine run in Moalboal

• Go Island hopping in Mactan

 

How to get there

Traveling by air is the most convenient and hassle-free way to reach Cebu. Mactan-Cebu International Airport is the gateway to Cebu connected to 27 domestic destinations and 21 international destinations. Flight from Manila to Cebu is about one and half hours. From Cebu Airport, it is approximately an hour to Cebu City. You can also get to Cebu by ferry, although it is generally not advisable unless you have a lot of time.