Cebu,Philippines: The Diving Capital Of The World

in #travel7 years ago

A Divers Paradise Awaits In Cebu Philippines

Cebu,Philippines consists of the main island and 167 surrounding outer islands and islets. Cebu City is the first Spanish settlement in the Philippines.Cebu City is  the capital city of Cebu Provenance. Cebu City is the oldest city in the Philippine Islands. Cebu,Philippines is the diving capital of the world! It is amazing! The water surrounding the island is so clear and the blue, so blue, that snorkelers and divers flock to the area. Divers  love the endless beds of coral found around the different islands, which are home to over 3,000 species of fish. Some of the best diving in the world is off the outer islands of Cebu. Cebu’s central island location places it near to some of the most exotic tourist destinations. The Cebu islands has a huge diversity of plants and animals. The island abounds with many geological wonders. A special attribute of Cebu, Philippines, is it’s distance from earthquake and typhoon activity, making it a safe place to dive. It is one of the most exotic places in the world. Beaches, Coral Reefs, and rich fishing grounds surround the many islands. It’s first class hotels and resorts make it a perfect honeymoon destination. 

Located near to the urban area of Cebu City, is the island of Mactan. The world’s second largest airport is located on Mactan Island. Mactan Island is near to the city, with easy access to all of the hotels and resorts. There is a well developed transportation system among the Cebu Islands. This system  has helped to make Cebu,Philippines the economic heart of the southern part of the Philippine Islands. When you arrive at Mactan Island, you can go directly to the main Island of Cebu, or you can discover any of the other 167 outer islands. Transportation is by boat and the transportation system is well developed. Mactan Island also is a tourist destination in it’s own right, with many first class hotels and over 75 dive centers on the Island. 

Cebu is a diving paradise just waiting for you to discover her many treasures. Anytime, is a great time, for a diving adventure in the Philippines. 



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Wow beautifull place
The best education I have ever received was through travel.
Beautifull and eyes catching photos

I love the delicacies from cebu specially dried mango calamay ang sarap subra :)

Yes, the delicacies are awesome @cristinealimasac.

love that crystal clear water! Philippines really has a lot to offer.
@avon.grace from Kryptonia

would love to visit there! friends are already inviting. kryptonia @atoy23

that sound s amazing. i'd like to visit Cebu and his sea- and landscape. Unforgettably i can t diving. But this could be a reason for to try and learn it. So let's have a look if its possible to visit the other end of the world. Greetings from the caribbean.

Cebu has much to offer beyond diving @followmikecee.

Nice destination

Excellent diving @gayocoffeefarm.

I hope one day I can go there :)

Diving is just one of the things cebu can offer. There are a lots of fun activities that you can explore too like whale watching, trekking, canyoneering, island hopping and a lot more. Upvoted by rubelynmacion

Yes, Cebu has a lot to offer @rubelynmacion.

I love my place CEBU!

Very beautiful place and much to love @reatimtim.

wow!! didnt really know there was a country called cebu ,, thanks for exploring the world and giving us the taste of the world ,,, which i could explore the world with u guys..... from kryptonia @everdope

It is a resort town in the Philippines @awosode.

wow beautiful place

that place so beautiful!

Yes, it is beautiful @ziggypepper.

Beeeeaaaauuutiful

Yes, @ianstevenson. So much beauty and so much to do.

Am sure there are tons of lovely stuff to do in Cebu city
Kryptonia @bitcoinpaul

Yes, it is full of adventure @airsoftman.

wow lovely place. kryptonia id @chetachi26

I didn't know that Cebu is the diving capital of the world! I know that it offers whale watching, but not diving. Hmmm, I've learned something new again. Thank you for sharing!

From Kryptonia @gingbabida.

great article, makes a lot of meaning. kryptonia id @ofili2

interesting art work @jamescrusader

interesting article. kryptonia ID @grace234

I would love to go there one day! It looks amaizing. Nice post. Keep blogging.

i am from philippines but i never been to Cebu yet, hehe but i am planning to visit there sooner

this post make me feel homesick...i miss cebu.