The 12 places the travel guides we read name most, what they say about each, and fares from your city.
From the 3 guides that rank for "best beaches in cebu"
Named by 3 of 31. Lambug Beach, BadianLong arc of white sand with almost no tourist facilities, so bring food and water.Pairs well with Kawasan Falls canyoneering as a south Cebu day trip.
Named by 2 of 32. Panagsama Beach, MoalboalKnown for snorkelling and diving, with a sardine run right off the shore.The sand is plain, but the draw is the sardines and turtles in the water.
3. Sumilon IslandSmall island off the southern tip of Cebu with white sand beaches, popular for diving and snorkelling.Listed among the top south Cebu beaches in the guide.
4. Hermit's Cove, AloguinsanSecluded and reachable only by boat.Said to have some of the healthiest corals in Cebu.Live fares. Watch them and we alert you when they drop.
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Travel guides most often name January to April as the best time to visit Cebu.
5. Mactan Newtown BeachMost convenient beach from Cebu City, with shallow entry and snorkelling reefs close to shore.Small and busy with locals on weekends; weekdays are quieter.
6. Malapascua IslandSmall island with long white-sand beaches and thresher shark dives, with smaller crowds.About 4 hours from Cebu City to New Maya Port, then a 30 minute to 1 hour boat ride.
7. White Beach, MoalboalLocally called Basdaku, known for clear water and coral reefs, with dive shops nearby.
8. Pebble Beach, SantanderNamed as the author's favourite among south Cebu beaches.
9. Tingko Beach, AlcoyListed among the top south Cebu beaches.
10. Dalaguete Beach ParkA local favourite with picnic areas and a playground, packed on holidays and weekends.
11. Villarojo Beach, MalabuyocShort shoreline with very clear water and fine sand, off the radar of many tourists.
12. Bantayan IslandWhite sand with almost no crowds, north of Cebu.