Booking
an accommodation in Cebu brings you a step closer to experiencing the
province's top attractions, which are so diverse that they can't be
put under a single uniform list. This only means that you are up for
a multifaceted holiday that promises a new kind of encounter at every
turn. So if you're planning a vacation there, keep reading to learn
of the 3 best ways to enjoy the best of Cebu.
1.
Take a stroll on world-class beaches.
Are
you a beach bum? If yes, then you will find home here. Consisting of
168 mostly unspoilt islands, this place is the site of some of the
Philippines' most beautiful shores.
a.
Malapascua – the most visited white-sand beach in the province
b.
Bantayan Island – popular for its shallow, turquoise waters
c.
Camotes Island – famous for its calm seas and charming, laid-back
setting
d.
Moalboal – a top diving destination
e.
Sumilon Island – the first marine protected area in the Philippines
2.
Enter interesting museums.
Due
to Cebu's rich history, trips to museums is one of the most usual
activities included in itineraries in the province. A good place to
start is Museo Sugbo along M. J. Cuenco Avenue in the old
Tejero district. It is known not only for being the provincial museum
but also for being housed in a building that used to be the
provincial jail.
If
you like visiting old houses of rich and influential people, one site
you may go to is Casa Gerordo along Lopez Jaena Street. This
mansion was restored to display the elegant lifestyle of wealthy
locals during the Spanish era. Meanwhile, at the corner of
Lopez-Jaena and Mabini streets, you will find the Yap-Sandiego
Ancestral House, which was built sometime in between 1675 and
1700 and is one of the Philippines' oldest intact houses. You may
also enter the 1730 Jesuit House, which used to be the home of
Jesuit priests before being transformed into a hardware store and
warehouse, then into a museum. All 3 properties are located in the
district of Parian.
3.
Visit historic landmarks.
Viewing
extensive artifact collections and admiring well-preserved pieces of
architecture is not the only way to appreciate Cebu's rich history.
You may also tour areas where some of the most important events in
Philippine history have taken place. For those wanting to
conveniently access these landmarks, it is best to stay at a hotel in
Cebu City like City
Suites Ramos Tower, because all these attractions are located in
the mainland.
a.
Magallanes Street – Here you will find a chapel that houses
Magellan's Cross that was planted by Ferdinand Magellan, a renowned
Portuguese explorer, when he arrived in 1521.
b.
Lapu-Lapu Shrine – This 20 m bronze statue in Punta Engano
honors the native leader who killed Ferdinand Magellan during the
Battle of Mactan.
c.
Fort San Pedro - Here we have an 18th-century military defense
structure that was created to prevent Muslim raiders from attacking
the Spanish settlement. To reach this site from your Cebu
accommodation, head over to Mandaue City.
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