Beauty of Cebu
Cebu is blessed with beatiful landscape and water features that you can't find anywhere else in the world. These attractions are worth visiting even once in your lifetime. Let's check some of them below.
CHASING WATER FALLS
Kawasan Falls
Town of Badian, South Cebu
Distance from Cebu City: ~55 km going North
Travel time from Cebu City: ~ 2 hours
Kawasan Falls is one of the top tourist spots in the south of Cebu. It is a three-stage cascade of clear turquoise water from the mountain springs of Mantalongon mountain range. Aside from its natural beauty, Kawasan Falls has also become famous because one of the most popular activities in Cebu is done here—Canyoneering. The canyoneering adventure starts at Canlaob river downstream going to Kawasan Falls. There are local accredited guides who accompany all tourists and facilitate activities at this tourist attraction in Cebu such as walking, jumping, swimming, climbing, and abseiling through the streams.
Dao Falls
Town of Samboan, South Cebu
Distance from Cebu City: ~140 km going South
Travel time from Cebu City: ~ 3.5 hours
Dao Waterfall offers not only an epic waterfall finale but it is the trek in that is truly astounding. For thirty minutes you wade through those trademark Cebu blues, while ferns and palms cover the canyon walls on either side. The trek to Dao Falls itself isn’t hard but it does require you to walk through the water and navigate your way around boulders and rocks.
Aguinid Falls
Town of Samboan, South Cebu
Distance from Cebu City: ~140 km going South
Travel time from Cebu City: ~ 3.5 hours
Aguinid Falls is one of the best places where you can immerse with the beauty of nature and at the same time experience that tingling rush of adrenaline. Tucked in the beautiful town of Samboan in the South of Cebu, Aguinid Falls offers a different take to your usual adventure. This rarely spoken jewel has 8 levels of cascading waters which you need to pass through in order to get to the top. It’s like hiking a mountain but instead of the usual forested trail, you will encounter gushing water as another obstacle which is essentially a factor to spice things up.
Tumalog Falls
Town of Oslob, South Cebu
Distance from Cebu City: ~130 km going South
Travel time from Cebu City: ~ 3.5 hours
Unlike Kawasan and Aguinid Falls, the beauty of Tumalog Falls is quite seasonal but be that as it may, its beauty still holds a candle to the other famous waterfalls in the Philippines. The safest time to visit Tumalog Falls is during the months of January to June, the dry seasons, but drought and other seasonal factors may also make the falls look quite underwhelming. To experience the beauty of the waterfalls at its fullest, it may be wise to visit between the early weeks of the rainy season to have a sufficient amount of waterfall that is safe and properly showcases the beauty of Tumalog.
PRISTINE WHITE BEACHES
Santa Fe Beach
Bantayan Island, North Cebu
Distance from Cebu City: ~150 km going North
Travel time from Cebu City: ~ 4.5 hours
Sta. Fe Beach in Bantayan Island is one of the must-visit North Cebu beaches. Its long stretch of white and light blue waters that meet flawlessly will make you want to swim all day. You can also get a tan just by lying on its fine white sand while reading a book or people-watching.
Santiago Bay Beach
Camotes Island, North Cebu
Distance from Cebu City: ~280 km going North
Travel time from Cebu City: ~ 4-5 hours
Another Cebu tourist spot beach you must visit is Santiago Bay in Camotes Island. It earned its reputation because of its powdery, white sand and clear blue waters. There’s something in these islands that will make you feel like it’s your own little world, your own little space. So here’s a warning, when the time comes that you’d have to leave, it’ll be too hard to say goodbye to those islands as it will already hold a special place in your heart.
Lambug Beach
Town of Badian, South Cebu
Distance from Cebu City: ~100 km going Southwest
Travel time from Cebu City: ~ 3 hours
No need to stress yourself about looking for an affordable beach resort in South Cebu because in Badian lies a public white sand beach that won’t let you break the bank to relax! Lambug Beach is one of the most popular South Cebu beaches thanks to its fine white sand and turquoise waters.
Logon Beach
Town of Malapascua, North Cebu
Distance from Cebu City: ~80 km going North
Travel time from Cebu City: ~ 3 hours
Malapascua is one of the BEST places to spend your dream summer escapade! Once you step on its shore, you’ll forget about how long you’ve traveled. Aside from the undeniably gorgeous white beach, there are also lots of fun activities you can do in Malapascua such as scuba diving, thresher shark watching, wake boarding, etc.
FUN ADVENTURES
Climb the Osmeña Peak
Dalaguete, South Cebu
Standing at 1,013 meters above sea level, Osmeña Peak is Cebu’s highest. The peak is one of several spire-like formations comprising the Mantalongon Mountain Range in Dalaguete. The town of Dalaguete is known as the “Vegetable Basket of Cebu” because of the crops it supplies to the whole province. The picturesque trail to Osmeña Peak is an easy leisurely hike that takes about 30 minutes to an hour. Once you reach the top of Osmeña Peak, you will be greeted by a stunning jagged skyline, a panoramic view of Cebu’s southeast coastline, and a glimpse of Negros. It can be windy at the peak, so take care not to lose your footing.
Swim with the Whale Sharks
Town of Oslob, South Cebu
It’s ironic — whale shark watching is very popular among tourists and yet only very few locals have actually experienced it. A lot of environmentalists may be against it, every Cebuano should take advantage while it exists. It’s a unique kind of experience in our province. Swimming with the whale sharks and taking selfies with them might be a challenge, but surely it is fun.
Canyoneering
Town of Badian, South Cebu
The most famous attraction in Badian is Kawasan Falls, a three-tiered cascade that features distinctly turquoise water. There are two ways to explore the falls. One is by choosing from the various canyoneering escapades and have a journey for three to six hours from Alegria to Badian, and the other is by a short trek to the waterfalls.
Sardine Run
Town of Moalboal, South Cebu
A staple in tourist spots in the province’s south-western coast, Moalboal is best known for its Sardine Run. Imagine swimming amidst millions of sardines in crystal clear waters. If you’re lucky, you may even come across sea turtles while snorkeling. Travelers who experienced this underwater marvel have described it as a breathtaking and surreal experience. What makes this spectacle even more magical is the fact that the sardines don’t leave the shallows of Moalboal. You can experience them all year-round, even with just a pair of swimming goggles.
