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One of the best things about living in Cebu is that you are never too far away from truly beautiful beaches that have flown under the radar. You never have to pay a lot of money to fly over to other beach destinations packed with tourists from all over the world.

Sumilon Island is one of these best kept secrets. It is  a little paradise that provides you a  retreat from civilization and complete isolation from the rest of the world with all the luxury, comfort and amenities of a world class resort.  It has an area of 24 hectares and was declared as a fish sanctuary in 1974.

See that small island in the distance? That’s Sumilon Island.It is 125 kilometers away from Cebu City so be prepared for 2.5- 3 hour bus ride and then a 15 minute boat ride from the southeastern tip of the mainland at Oslob. However, the blindingly-white sand beach and sand bar as well as the surrounding clear aquamarine waters make it well worth the trip.

Free boat transfer provided by the resort

Upon arrival on the island, you will be picked up by a golf cart to take you directly to your room.

There are only twelve spacious cottages with private verandas lined with bougainvillas with magnificient views of the sea and the nearby Cebu island.

Resort Amenities: As if there aren’t enough activities to do on the island, if you get bored, you can also play pool, take a dip in the pool or borrow some dvds to watch movies in the room.

Restaurant with pool table

Infinity Pool

The island also has a shape-changing sandbar that shifts locations depending on the season.

You can have a picnic for a daytrip or relax and lounge at one of their payag-payag

Or go kayaking on the serene natural lagoon surrounded by high mangroves

Or a romantic walk on the beach..

Take a dip in the clear aquamarine waters

Form sand castlesBe daring enough to climb an old lighthouse with rickety steps and get commanding views on top of the entire island, the sea and Cebu

Whew… I don’t think I’d like to look down… just look at how old and rusty those steps are. I don’t trust them at all! heheExplore the island on your own and go on a walking trail

Find natural caves that fishermen used to take refuge in the past

So Yamashita Cave….who took all that gold?  That actually looks creepy. Who would want to hide in there?  There might be a snake lurking in the dark for all you know.

Other details:

Room rates per night: About P 8,000

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