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Often called
the "Queen City of the South" and the Seat of
Christianity in the Philippines, Cebu is the country's oldest
city. Exploring Cebu City, one encounters a rich historic past. Cebuanos are extremely proud of their cultural and historical
heritage, a legacy which has endured thru the centuries from the
time the great explorer Ferdinand Magellan first planted the
cross on Cebu's shore. Cebu is one of the larger islands of the
central region of The Philippines known as The Visayas. Cebu
province includes Cebu Island and a few smaller satellite
islands for the most part undeveloped and unspoilt. The beaches
are the major draw of Cebu. Many visitors come only to kick off
their sandals in the beautiful tropical beach resorts, taking
advantage of Cebu's picture postcard shores, recreational
facilities and great hospitality.
Cebu City
- the country's Southern centre for business and trade
has witnessed rapid and uneven economic development. Much of it
is bustling, bedraggled and far from pretty, with bastions of
wealth protruding from the hardship. Poverty is visible and some
desperate city dwellers have turned to begging and crime.
Only a few minutes away from the city are numerous white sand
beaches, crystal blue waters, and swaying palms, making Cebu a
perfect destination for both business and leisure. Mactan Island
is a coral island and famous scuba diving and beach site. It is
also the site of the Export Processing Zone. Malapascua Island
is endowed with white sand beaches and crystal clear waters, and
the west coast is ideal for swimming and snorkeling. The sleepy
little market town of Moalboal was one of the first places where
scuba diving caught on in the Philippines. From here, you can
dive straight off Panagsama Beach, which is home to an
extraordinary array of coral, anemones, sponges, and a swarming
host of brightly colored reef fish. |
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