There are plenty of places in the Philippines known for its world class beaches and year round beach activities. In the same area, Moalboal is a Philippines iconic destination known for its world class marine life, scuba diving opportunities, canyoning and leisure atmospheres.
Moalboal is a small island located in Cebu in the Philippines, welcomes
backpackers who are interested in doing beach activities on crystal clear
waters, experience unique Asian cultures/foods and diving to enjoy vibrant
coral reefs.
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Top 5 Things to Do in Moalboal
1. Enjoy Snorkeling and Scuba Diving at Pescador Island
The primary reason to head on Moalboal is to spend more time at the
region's vast coral reef system. “Pescador Island” is one of Asia's top diving
spots with steep coral walls and ideal place to see green turtles and hawkbill
turtles.
“Sardine Run” is a year round marine marvel home to millions of Sardine
located just meters away from Panagama beach. These sardine runs are creating
numbers of bait balls like tornado-like formations that help visitors to easily
make snorkelling and scuba diving.
2. Explore Kawadan Falls
Kawadan Falls is beautiful turquoise blue water attracting visitors from
its 3 tier waterfalls and mind blowing canyoning activity. Its blue color
turquoise water is a major attraction that aerates natural pools amidst the
jungle areas and creates a perfect place to swim and take canoeing rides
through pools deep narrow canyons.
Taking Swimming at Kawadan Falls is a great way to relax yourself from
crowds since it's surrounded by the calm and natural centric atmospheres.
Choose to swim at any of its 3 tier structures and refresh yourself with most
clear and crystal clear water.
3. Visit White Beach
White Beach or Bacadku Beach is Moalbola's most incredible white sandy
beach spread over 2 kilometers in a gentle curve. Its powdery white sand and
crystal clear waters make it more popular element here which attracts thousands
of visitors every year.
As a backpacker your duty is to enjoy swimming, paddleboarding,
snorkelling and sunset watching or sunbathing here on this white beach. Enjoy
the sunset along with these activities where the sea looks like orange, purple
and gold colors when the sun crosses above the island horizon. Don’t forget to
try some local Philippines cuisines and cocktails at its beachside restaurants
and bars.
4. Indulge in Local Cuisines
Experiencing local Filipino foods is one of the best things to do in
Moalboal. The place boasts many restaurants like Chili Bar and Reasturent and Ven’s Kitchens well known for its serving Bangus Ala Pobre, Filipino
stews and local seafood.
Try to attend any local festivals, streets and villages to know more
about traditional dishes. If you're too curious about food or intention to
explore Moalboal is to know more about its cuisines styles then better to
attend any “traditional cooking classes”.
5. Hike to Osemña Peak
Osemña Peak is the highest point on Cebu Island and offers surrounding
domed rock formations and rolling green hills. From its summit backpackers
easily get eye catching views of the sea, island and entire Moalboal views.
Taking a hike to reach the top of the Osemña Peak is a really
challenging one. Hikers have to go through jagged rocks, short and steepy
sections. Usually hiking takes not more than 20 minutes of journey, but you’ll
be blessed to enjoy snacks and drinks during your journey at every resting
point thanks to snacks, water bottles and souvenirs shops. Ready to pay $6, you
will get rental bikes/scooters to reach its summits, just try.
6. Experience Local Culture
Moalboal is well known for its rich local cultures which we can
experience through attending any local cultural festivals, eating Filipino
foods or visiting traditional fishing villages. Each of these things exhibits a
different side of Moalboal and its local lifestyles despite being just a nature
destination.
Local cultures are the prime elements to Philippines Eco tourism. Even
today people’s cultures are heavily influenced by the Ocean based lifestyles
and traditional festivals and community events.
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