Five Reasons Why You'll Love Going Back to Sumilon Island, Cebu

If you're a frequent traveler to Cebu, and you've already been to the beaches of Mactan Island, Malapascua, Bantayan, Argao and Moalboal, perhaps you'd say that you've seen all that the place offers. But wait, have you ever been to Sumilon Island? The island is located off the coast of Oslob, the town that's made famous for its whale shark-watching excursions. And although it’s a compact island, it's not bereft of attractions and activities. Here are five reasons why you'll love going back to Sumilon Island.  

1. The Amazing Sand Bar & Pristine Beaches

Sumilon Island's top crowd-drawer is its shifting sand bar, as well as its lovely white-sand beaches. The sand bar protrudes like a small sliver of land, and shifts locations at certain times of the year. A hike across the island will give visitors access to the other great swimming, diving and snorkeling spots. Now isn't this a great place to spend your Philippine beach holidays?

2. The Sumptuous Food, At Sumilon Bluewater Island Resort

The breakfast, lunch and dinner treats at Sumilon Bluewater Island Resort are so tasty, perhaps you'll wish that you'd never have to leave the island. The resort's chefs have created a hearty selection of Filipino and international cuisine, from the crunchy and super-delicious lechon kawali to the Cebuano dry abodo with adodo rice (and served inside a bamboo container), as well as the grilled crab-stick wrapped in bacon, the salmon sinigang, fresh vegetable salads and more! 

3. Hike the Trails Around The Island

As mentioned earlier, Sumilon Island may be quite compact, yet it's not bereft of activities or attractions. For avid hikers, there are three trails to choose from, which you can do with or without a guide. On the trails, you'll discover the wreckage of an old Spanish fort as well as get glimpses of the mangrove swamp, the lagoon, as well as the coast of Oslob.

4. Enjoy the Diving And Snorkeling Spots

The waters around Oslob (as well as in all of Cebu) are truly spectacular , as you'll witness an explosion of marine life. From picture-perfect coral reefs to marine sanctuaries and centuries-old wrecks, it's no wonder that Sumilon Island and the rest of Cebu, are regularly visited by millions of tourists from the Philippines, and from all over the world.

5. Go Bird-watching

Because of its well-preserved forests and mangrove swamps, Sumilon Island is a paradise for avid birdwatchers. Here, you'll find starlings, sunbirds or “tamsi”, herons, doves, and a whole lot more! These 5 reasons, and more, make Sumilon Island one of the top Philippines beach holiday destinations.