Cebu Philippines,
being an archipelago, is home to several dive sites where exotic marine life. The
islands around Cebu offer haven for people who
are waiting to bask in the pristine water and parties in the spectacles of
nature.
Located in the Visayan Sea between the neighboring islands of Bohol and Cebu, Cabilao Island is a perfect jump and dive site for beginners and experts. Coral reefs around the island are a beautiful spectacle which attracts mainly tourists. The three dive sites in Cabilao Island, which is worth watching the Reef House where species of scorpion fish, tuna, barracuda, and sea horses harbor, the sanctuary is a marine protected area where wrasses groupers, snappers and are a familiar scene, and Cambaquiz Slope, where you can challenge yourself with the masters of disguise, as the ghost pipefish, pipefish and snails to find.
2. Mactan Island
Mactan is within walking distance of the city of Cebu and the International Airport. The most popular dive sites in Cebu City, the Reef House Kontiki, and Kasantik Marigondon Cave. But diving is not all it does Mactan Island is a magnet for tourists. You can also use the Taoist Temple, where the teachings of the Chinese philosopher Lao-Tse retained. The temple consists of 81 steps, each a chapter in Taoism Scriptures. If you are a guitar enthusiast, you can go to Lapu-Lapu City and choose from a wide selection of guitars.
3. Malapascua Island
Malapascua is a small island located in Daanbantayan town, Cebu province. Among the most popular dive sites in Malapascua, the Monad Shoal, which is an island in the sea, and the only place in the world to see thresher sharks, Cat Island, which serves as a refuge for several species of sea snakes deals and proud Lapus Island contain some of the most beautiful coral reefs in the world.
4. Moalboal Island
Moalboal is a small town on the island of Cebu, in the southwest of the city of Cebu, praised by white sand beaches and diverse marine life. Tourists can explore the Cave Busay popular and ancient churches in Boljoon, Dalaguete and Argao. One of the most popular dive sites are the sunken island, Kasai, and wreckage.
5. Olango Island
Located five kilometers east of Mactan Island, Olango island group of seven islands surrounded by coral cove floor. If you dream of a sandy beach, rocky coastline and lush mangroves, Mactan Island is the place to be. Bird Sanctuaries are talk of the town during the mating season, whereas fish sanctuaries are a must for divers. You can use a pump boat to roam the field, and then dinner at the floating restaurant in Caw-oy, where a large selection of seafood served fresh and alive.
Dive sites on the island of Olango are best suited for experienced divers. The point of Mabini, a diving depth of 35 m provides an encounter with hammerhead sharks and whale sharks. For divers in Santa Rosa, you can expect soft corals, catfish and sweetlips see.