The picturesque island of Cebu, which is a large province of the Philippines, has long won the title of one of the most attractive places for diving enthusiasts. Connoisseurs of the beauty of the underwater world have long been chosen this paradise of the planet. But a vacation in the Philippines at Cebu resorts is not just diving with tubes and masks. The fact is that most of the resorts are not located on Cebu itself, but on Badian and Maktan - small islands-satellites. It is there that respectable five-star hotels open their doors to wealthy vacationers. Recreation on the beaches of Cebu is a luxury that not everyone can afford.
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Beach holidays
Surely you've heard that the rating of the world's best resorts has recently been replenished with another one - Malapasca. It is a small island resort in the province of Cebu. Divers resting here, constantly exploring the seabed between these islands. And there is something to see here! There are even sharks in this water area. 15 kilometers from the city of Cebu, which is the most ancient and second largest city in the Philippines, is the most popular resort - the island of Bantayan. The sand here is so white that it's hard to look at in the sunlight! The water is amazingly clean. And with all this, prices here are quite acceptable in comparison with other resorts of Cebu. That's why there are always a lot of tourists on the best beaches of Cebu. If you are interested in untouched heavenly corners, then you should go to the island of Puo, where there are very few holidaymakers. The best time to relax on this island is from February to May.
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We should also mention diving in Cebu. Surprisingly, this Mecca of world diving can not be called a very developed in terms of tourism infrastructure resort. The hotels here, as already mentioned, are luxurious, but not so many. Diving centers can be counted on the fingers, but all the charm of Cebu is not in the outer frame, but in the sea itself. Local waters are so full of living creatures and plants that divers are not interested in everything on the surface! Here you can see hundreds of variegated fish species and even unique specimens of the Philippine underwater fauna that are not found anywhere else in the world. The most popular diving resorts of Cebu are Moalboal, Panagsama, Pescador, Saavedra, Badian, Tongo, Kopton and Bas-Diot.
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Entertainment and Attractions Cebu
Resting in this Philippine province, be sure to allocate time for a visit to the historic center - the city of Cebu. It was here, in the capital of the island, in 1521 and landed on the shore of the island of the legendary explorer Magellan, who discovered it. Among the attractions of Cebu in the Philippines are the Magellanic Cross, the Basilica of Minoré del Santo Niño, Fort San Pedro and the Last Sapper Chapel. During the excursion to Cebu you can admire the many buildings built in colonial style, the University, the Center for Traditional Crafts, the Lapu-Lapu Monument, the Hanging Bridges and the Monument to Magellan.
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Among the natural monuments of attention are the waterfalls of Kawasan, which are stepped cascades of clear water that flows from the mountains among the tropics.
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Problems with how to get to Cebu, you will not arise. The provincial capital bears the title of the second air gate of the Philippines. For vacationers from Europe and Asia, it is more convenient to fly to the international airport on Mactan Island. And from the airport in Manila in Cebu are internal flights. The movement between the islands of the province is carried out by means of water transport.
Another popular island of the Philippines for tourists is tropical Boracay .