4 Island Destinations in Cebu with Pristine Beaches

Are you a beach bum? You wouldn't want to miss Cebu's beautiful beaches. Relaxing in a beach with fine white sand in a tropical island is such a great set-up. You don't need to imagine it because you can have such great experience in Cebu. What can you say? It's "The Queen City of the South".

Listed are 4 of Cebu's top island destination with pristine beaches to include in your travel bucket list.

1.   Bantayan Island

This concealed island paradise is located in the west of the northern part of Cebu. Boasting their powdery white sand beaches and crystal clear turquoise water, this beautiful island is a must visit for tourist.

Being used to the laid-back life, Bantayan Island residents are friendly and accommodating. They value visitors because tourism is a big piece of the islands source of income aside from the fishing and agriculture.

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Getting the best of the island? One can enjoy a leisurely walk on the white sand beaches of San Fe specially during sunrise or sunset. Snorkel on its crystalline blue waters and island-hop to its known Virgin Island.

2.   Camotes Island

Sounds like Sweet Potatoes? That's where this island supposedly gets its name from. Composed of several islets, Camotes Island is called the "The Lost Horizon of the South" because of it's unspoiled beauty. It's easily realize why the island is known with such tagline once you sink your toes into the fine white sand of its beaches.

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A must-do when in Camotes Island is to tour around the island. Habal-habal (motorcycle for hire) is a common transportation in visiting the island's other spots.

Go fishing in Lake Danao, also known as "lover's Lake", discover subterranean secrets in Timabu and Bukilat Caves, jump off the cliff in Buho Rock and stroll in San Francisco's Baywalk are just some of the activities that can be done while in Camotes Island.

3.   Malapascua Island

The island's name means "unfortunate Christmas", but Malapascua Island is nothing like it's meaning because it's very fortunate in having white sand beaches and great dive spots. It is located 8 km off the northernmost tip of Cebu.

The island is know for its white sandy beach also called as Bounty Beach, it is proud of its amazing coral gardens and astounding diving sites which most tourist's reason for visiting, foreign and locals alike.

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Thresher shark and other species can be spotted just before sunrise in Monad Shoal and Kemod Shoal. See for yourself an underwater paradise for tons of exotic aqua marine life species in Gato Island which also known for its popular breeding ground for sea snakes.

4.   Sumilon Island

It takes its name from being a shelter for fisherman during a storm (sumilong - to take cover) , Sumilon Island is a romantic, back-to-nature island escape that has lush forest and white sand beaches. Located off the south eastern coast of Cebu, this island is also known for its white sandbar.

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