About Cebu
Cebu is an island province, in the Visayan region, with the historic capital of Cebu City – the country’s oldest city dating back to Magellan’s arrival in 1521. Cebu is a vacationer’s paradise with beautiful weather, pristine tropical waters and luxurious, modern resorts.
Cebu is know for:
- Fine weather year round that makes it ideal for water sports and outdoor recreation of all sorts.
- Top dive spots with magnificent coral formations and spectacular marine life.
- Historical spots commemmorating the time of the Spanish Conquistadors and Magellan’s arrival and death.
- World class hotels and beach resorts.
- Colorful festivals and cultural events.
- Easy access by direct flight from many places and a convenient transit for other popular destinations.
Cebu City Sights
Trace the steps of the conquistadors with visits to significant historical and cultural landmarks including Magellan’s Cross, Fort San Pedro, the Casa Gerardo Museum, Basillica Minore del sto. Niño and a well known Taoist Temple. For your shopping pleasure you will visit a showcase of fine handicrafts, from all over the country and a well-established shopping mall with quality goods at reasonable prices.
Island hopping with lunch:
- Treat yourself to an exciting time on a motorized pump boat to a group of small island located off Mactan Island. Swim and snorkel or simply frolic in the cool , crystal-clear waters. Mouth-watering fresh seafood and meat will be grilled for your lunch.
- One of the best and most popular forms of recreation in Cebu is island hopping. It is something everyone must absolutely try while vacationing in Cebu.
- Island hopping is easy, safe and yet, unforgettable.
- Simply take an islands Banca to visit a group of small islands around Cebu and Bohol.
- Relaxing on white beaches and swimming in clear waters in islands like Pandanon Island, Bohol is a wonderful way to spend the day.
- Arrange for a lechon or barbeque picnic and book a masseuse for a soothing massage right on the beach.
- Hop on and off the boat and travel to other islands that are excellent for snorkeling and diving.
- The marine sancutaries of Talim, Gilutungan and Nalusuan are abundant in marine life with a wide variety of corals and colorful dwellers.
- Fish feeding is a favoite activity in these islands as you can feed these tropical fishes with your hands for a truly close encounter.
More photos from Cebu
Fort San Pedro
The Taoist Temple
Lake Danao National Park
Bugnawan Falls
Kawasan Falls
Cebu Castle Church