Discover Cebu

As the first Spanish settlement in the Philippines, founded in 1565, Cebu is home to the country's oldest colonial buildings, including Fort San Pedro and Magellan's Cross, and is considered the cradle of Philippine colonial history.

In the southern coastal town of Oslob, gentle giant sharks regularly approach the fishing boats, making it one of the most reliable places in the world for snorkelers and divers to encounter these largest fish in the ocean up close.

The three-tiered, turquoise waterfalls in the south of the island invite visitors to swim in the cool pools, while adventurous visitors can also jump from above on guided canyoning tours.

Off the coast of Moalboal, a huge, ever-present school of sardines forms a fascinating silver spectacle that snorkelers and divers can experience up close just a few meters from the beach.

Mactan-Cebu International Airport is served multiple times daily from Manila with a flight time of about 90 minutes, and is also reachable internationally with numerous direct connections from Asia.

As the first Spanish settlement in the Philippines, founded in 1565, Cebu is home to the country's oldest colonial buildings, including Fort San Pedro and Magellan's Cross, and is considered the cradle of Philippine colonial history.

In the southern coastal town of Oslob, gentle giant sharks regularly approach the fishing boats, making it one of the most reliable places in the world for snorkelers and divers to encounter these largest fish in the ocean up close.

The three-tiered, turquoise waterfalls in the south of the island invite visitors to swim in the cool pools, while adventurous visitors can also jump from above on guided canyoning tours.