Clarenz Mendoza, Author at South Shore Cebu Tours

Cebu to Kalanggaman Island: The Paradise of Happiness and Relaxation

Find here the best Cebu to Kalanggaman Island travel guide, Summer is just a month away. All of us are now looking for the best spot to go to during the vacation. It is again the time where almost all of us, especially the backpacker ones, are too excited of going to a place that can give us the best vacation trip we deserve amid our daily routine in the busy metro.

Of course, since it’s summer time, most of us wants to go to an island with pristine waters and fine white sands. Not only that, we are also looking for a place that’s something cozy, but a budget-friendly.

Located in Palompon in the province of Leyte, lies a fascinating and enthralling island named Kalanggaman. This island became famous because of its stretched powdery white sandbar and its crystal clear and pristine beach water.

Kalanggaman Island has now become the top tourist destination in the province of Leyte and Cebu after a cruise ship have passed by in the said island to let their guests took some rest under the shade provided by the palm tress in Kalanggaman Island.

On the other hand, the name Kalanggaman Island is came from the Visayan term “Langgam” which means “Bird.” Kalanggaman as it is known to the locals because this island has become the resting area of the different species of birds.

Cebu Canyoneering Kawasan Waterfalls Adventure

For sure, a lot of youths have already experienced going to pristine beaches, historical infrastructures, and have already hiked mountains to see the beautiful landscape of the earth. Young as we are, we all want to have a plot-driven life. We want to have an extraordinary adventure even once in a while. Come, join me as I reveal to you a place where you could check the adventures you want to experience from your bucket list.

Cebu is a gateway not only to the places that we want to visit, but it is also a gateway to an extraordinary adventure we could ever have in our life. And yes! Some of extreme and fun adventures could also be found in Cebu. And one of these intense escapade is the famous Canyoneering.

Badian, Cebu is located in the southern part of Cebu province. This municipality offers not only pristine beaches. It also offers paramount water adventure that will surely be one of the most memorable experiences of those who want to try it. It’s what they call the canyoneering or canyoning in their iconic Kawasan waterfalls. This magnificent waterfalls became famous to the tourists because of its turquoise water surrounded by the lush green forests with the relaxing sound of the waters falling to its wide pool.

Fun fact based on the dictionary, canyoneering is a sport of exploring a canyon by engaging in such activities as rappelling, rafting, and waterfall jumping. And this water activity is one of the famous things you should try if you are going to visit Southern Cebu.

Aside from canyoneering, Kawasan Waterfalls could also be the perfect spot for those who want to unwind, relax, and escape from the busy metro. Guests could also buy their snacks at the nearest stores in the area, but always make sure to leave no trace to maintain the beauty of these magnificent waterfalls.

The canyoneering starts in the mountain area of Badian and ends in the final level of Kawasan waterfalls. This activity does not only focus on jumping from a 40-feet high waterfall, it also includes hiking, water rafting, and climbing.

With regards to this, may I also suggest that even you are travelling in a group and wish to experience this water adventure, it still much better if you join a proper canyoneering tour so, your safety wouldn’t be compromised.

How to get here? You just simply book a tour from South Shore Travel and Tours. They offer affordable tour packages that suits for your extreme adventure budget. They also assure to their guests to bring home an unforgettable Cebu South tour. Not only that, they’re also responsible when it comes to safety as this canyoneering activity as a little bit scary for some and for the first timers.

While we are still young, it’s not bad to go out from our comfort zone because some of the great experiences in life are beyond from the box where we are hiding.

Pescador Island, Cebu: The Uncharted Paradise

I know, you also want to escape from the busy metro. Like me, you also want to soak your body to the cool and refreshing water of the beach. If not, you also like to see thousands of marine species underneath.

The Queen City of the South is not just rich in history, but is also rich when it comes to pristine beaches and white sand islands. Cebu is not just an ordinary place. Because for me, Cebu has a lot to offer both to tourists and its locals—may it be in man-made resources or in natural resources.

Lies in the southern part of Cebu is an island that is rich in marine life and attracts thousands of tourists and recreational divers. This island is very rich in marine life with over 2, 500 species of fish, and many of these can only be found only here in the pride of Moalboal—the Pescador Island.

The Pescador Island is located specifically in the Tañon Strait, just a few kilometers from the western coast of the province of Cebu. The name of the island derives from the Spanish term “Pescador” which means “Fishermen”. The waters in the island is very abundant with fishes and other marine life living on the surrounding coral reef that attracts many fishermen.

While you’re still riding on the boat going to this magnificent island, a group of dolphins will join you in going to the island. But these dolphins are just a teaser of what you will see under the crystal-clear water of Pescador Island.

Fine white sand is given, the fact that the most of the beaches and islands here in Cebu has its feature. However, when you plunge into the water and do the snorkelling, you’ll get to see thousands of species of marine life and colorful corals which serves as the natural habitats of the fishes living in the area.

*[Photo credits to: @quovadisdiveresort]*

You can also do free diving here at Pescador Island and swim along with the famous sardine run. For sure, as you see these group of fishes swimming altogether, you’ll be amazed of how this marine sanctuary was preserved by the Cebuanos.

Given the fact that Cebu Pescador Island is a marine sanctuary, scuba diving in this area is the top activity. You also get the chance to see the rare green sea turtle swimming around the colorful are of Pescador Island, but it only depends on the weather condition.

Just a reminder, also be reminded to respect the nature and follow the rules. Pescador Island is strictly implementing the natural conservation to preserve its beauty.

To add, South Shore Travel and Tours have always been the best partner of every tourist. They make sure to take their guests fast and safe to a magnificent place like Pescador Island. Not only that, with South Shore Travel and Tours, you will fall in love to the place where they take you.

What are you waiting for? Pack your things up now, and explore the Pescador Island because as long as you won’t explore its alluring and fascinating marine life that awaits you, Pescador Island will remain as the uncharted paradise within you.

Nalusuan Island, Cebu: A Blissful Paradise

We want something extraordinary. Nothing, but the best to explore in life. Because we only live once, so we have to live and enjoy our life to the fullest. There must be no time to waste. Before the world ends, we have to meet everyone whether it’s a human or a life under the sea.

Life should not always be work, home, work, or school, home, school. Even once in a blue moon, it is a must for us to escape from our daily routine in life. We have to get rid of stress sometimes. We have to enjoy what the nature has in store for us. With this, I want you—yes, you! I want you to pack your things up, and join me to explore what Cebu has for you this coming holiday season!

Cebu is not just an ordinary place. It is something beyond that. Because Cebu has a lot of pristine beaches and bountiful islands to offer. These islands and hundreds of beaches made Cebu a wonderful place for those who wants to escape from the busy city. One of the islands in Cebu that will give you a refreshing and relaxing ambiance is the Nalusuan Island located between the province of Bohol and Mactan Island. It’s where happiness are found.

Fun fact, Cebu Nalusuan Island is a man-made resort island which measures close to a hectare. The said island was formerly known as “kalusuan” which means penises. Fishermen called the island that way because of the waters surrounding the island is teeming with the sea cucumbers which looked like the male genitalia.

From this island, you can also see the islands of Mactan, Olango, and Bohol. Here, you can go swimming or you can also rent a kayak boat. But if it is low tide, you can enjoy picking up some beautiful sea shells which will serve as you remembrance from the island or you can just walk towards the end of the island’s sand bar.

The island is not only for picture-taking opportunities, it also offers snorkelling that allows you to see the marine animals living freely under the island’s crystal clear waters. To add, this island is also for those who are into scuba diving, because this island became a marine sanctuary. This island is perfect for those who want to see different kinds of marine life and colorful corals.

With South Shore Travel and Tours, your island hopping adventure will become more memorable as they make sure that happiness of their guests should be their top priority. With that alone, for sure, they’ll make sure to let you fall in love with this island.

Nalusuan Island provide not only snorkelling and scuba diving opportunities. Because once you are here in this island, you will also be able to learn how to preserve marine life. The way how the people in the island preserves its marine life is enough to raise awareness to the tourists on the importance of preserving marine resources to ensure that the future generations can still benefit the gift of the sea. With the beauty it offers and the way how the people conserves its marine resources, this blissful paradise will surely take you to an extraordinary island vibe!

Pandanon Island Cebu: A Heaven-like Paradise

Cebu is undeniably the queen when it comes to pristine beaches. Its beauty has the power to amaze thousands of people. No wonder, why Cebu is still one of the best places on earth where island hopping is the top activity.

This coming holiday season, for sure, we all want to spend it nice and wise. We want to spend the season together with our friends or family in a place where we could share thousands of memories with them. With this, I’ll share you one of the best islands in Cebu that will surely make you the happiest this holidays!

Lies between Cebu and Bohol is an island that possess a powdery white sand and crystal-clear water. With its magnificent view and relaxing mood, this island will surely take you to an unforgettable island hopping adventure. Wondering what’s the name of this island? Come, take a big leap and create memories at Pandanon Island!

[Photo credits to: @kana__015]

Pandanon Island is known to be one of the most-visited islands in Cebu. Aside from its pristine waters and fine white sand, it’s just an hour or two away from the city. And with that, it makes the island interesting for tourists because of its accessibility. Specifically, Pandanon Island Cebu is located east of Mactan, south of Olango Island, and north from the mainland of Bohol.

Like many other islands, the top activity here in Pandanon Island is swimming and sunbathing. Also, if you want to experience an extraordinary water adventure, you may rent a jet ski, however, the price is quite big.

*[Photo credits to: @getlostwithadventuress]*

On the other hand, what make Pandanon Island of Cebu unique is because of the white-column ruins of a functional structure. This ruins will catch your attention while you are approaching the island. Also, Pandanon Island has also its narrow sand bar that rises during low-tide. If you also want place where you could put all your things and foods, there are cottages for rent available in Pandanon Island at an affordable rate.

If you want to make your island hopping safe and easy, just contact South Shore Tours Cebu. They’re the one who will make sure that you’re island hopping adventure is not waste of time, but a memory worth remembering. Not only that, they will make sure that you’ll fall in love with the place where they take you, especially here in Pandanon Island.

See how amazing this Pandanon Island is? With all the things you see in this island, you can actually say that Pandanon Island is a heaven-like paradise because of its magnificent view towards the horizon where the sky and the sea meets. Its refreshing ambiance serves as an open palace where everyone can enjoy and relax after having a long day at the busy city.

Cebu Virgin Island: The Untouched Paradise of Bantayan

Wake up. Work. Sleep. Repeat.

Wake up. Study. Sleep. Repeat.

For sure, you get rid of doing this stuff over and over and over again for the entire year. Thinking how you would escape from the stress it brings to you. Sometimes, you are looking for a place where you could relax, refresh, and escape the busy life in the city.

Pack your things up! I know a place where you could hear nothing, but only the birds chirping and the wave that crashes the shoreline.

In the northern parts of Cebu in the Central Visayas region, specifically in Bantayan, the number of beaches will make you think which one to go to first. However, there’s this island that will surely catch your attention by the name itself—Cebu Virgin Island.

Virgin Island is a privately-owned island situated close to Sta. Fe, Bantayan. It’s like 30-minute away from the mainland. This spot in the northern part of Cebu flaunts a majestic powdery white sand and turquoise waters. The coconut trees planted on the island provides cool and refreshing air and will let you feel that you are away from the fast-paced and busy metro.

Fun fact, Virgin Island is also known as Sillion Island. According to my research, the term “sillion” means uncountable. Made me think that maybe, they called this place as sillion because of the numerous and different kind of species that lives in the island from the air down to its refreshing waters.

Back to its name Virgin Island. When we hear virgin, there’s one meaning that comes into our mind—untouched. You read it right. Virgin Island is not like the other islands in the Philippines that are highly developed. However, the place reclaims its beauty as this island gives us another meaning of the word “virgin”. Because even though it is untouched and slightly underdeveloped island, it will still provide pure happiness and pure satisfaction to everyone.

Virgin Island’s crystal-clear water offers snorkeling adventure with the marine life that lives underneath. Also, if you are an adventurous person, you could do cliff diving here!

If you also wish to have a rest, there are cottages on the island that will provide you a shed for an affordable rate. The foods are pretty good and will make you feel the island vibe at its cheapest price.

With the help of South Shore Cebu Travel and Tours, no items in your bucket list will be left unchecked. Booking a tour with them makes your travel experience memorable and hassle-free. At an affordable rate, you’ll surely be in love with a place where they take you.

Holiday or not, everyone has the right to unload the stress from work or school. It’s okay to pause for a while and escape from the daily routine you are used to. Same as opportunities, moments with friends and family only knocks once. So, what are you waiting for? Pack your beach things now, escape from the busy metro, explore and experience all the things and adventures that this Virgin Island in Bantayan, Cebu has in store for you!

Malapascua Island, Cebu: Treasure Chest of Visayas Region

Thinking where to go next for your vacation? I know a place in the Visayas region that will bring you a haven of fun!

In the northernmost tip of the province of Cebu, lies a magnificent small island called Malapascua. It is a tropical island that is located in Central Visayas. This island only measures two point five kilometers long and one kilometer wide.

However, small as it may seem, Malapascua Island, Cebu can still provide satisfaction to the hundreds of tourists who visit here every day. The tranquillity of its crystal-clear water that crashes on the shoreline could give a relaxing sound to many. The fine white sand will be the witness of your happiness as you walk, run, and jump for joy. The wind that touches your skin is a fresh air that blows all your stress. Not just that. Malapascua Island’s weather is ideal for every backpacker who wants to be away from the busy metro. It is because this island is rarely hit by typhoons that enter the Philippine area—so, this means that you could visit the island any time of the year! No wonder why this magnificent island is described to be the little Boracay of Cebu.

If you are the type of person who is into SCUBA Diving, then this island is also for you! Malapascua Island, Cebu has been recognized as one of the diving spots in the Philippines. Thirty minutes away from its bountiful beach is the prime dive site called the Monad Shoal. This area is the only place in the world where Thresher sharks can be seen before sunrise. Malapascua Island’s Monad Shoal is believed to be the “cleaning station” of these sharks. That is, they come here to allow the local wrasse to remove parasites from their skin and to clean their gills and mouth.

In this area of Malapascua Island, divers could also see other marine life such as devil rays, eagle rays, manta rays, and hammerhead sharks at certain times of the year.

After having all those adventures and trails, the stomach will surely starve for something to eat. Malapascua Island is not as expensive as you were expecting! For as low as 50 pesos, you could have a rice meal. Of course, danggit (dried and salted rabbitfish) paired with fried rice, pickled papaya, and dipped in a spicy vinegar is one of the island’s delicacies you shouldn’t miss. It will give you the best island vibe, ever!

This tour could be possible with South Shore Cebu Travel and Tours. With an affordable price, they’ll make sure to give you the most memorable travel experience you could ever have!

With this, I could now prove to you the adage that says, “Small, but terrific” because of Malapascua Island’s magnificent hidden beauty. Again, small as it may seem, its beauty is beyond satisfying.

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