If you happen to come to Cebu or are planning to come here for any reason be sure to check out some of the outdoor activities if you are fond of these. You have some options with your time. Let me delve right into the list:
Beach swimming - Cebu is adorned with beaches which shores vary from rock, pebbles, and fine sands. The sands also vary in color that is, white, gray, dark gray and brown. The adjacent Mactan Island, which is part of Cebu, is lined with 2-5 star resorts and hotels where you can spend your vacations. Wait till you get to visit other beaches and resorts along the southern provinces of Cebu. Most of the shores in these provinces are whites.
Canyoneering and Waterfalls - This activity is very popular along the southern part of Cebu provinces like Badian, Aloguinsan, and Mantalungon.
Whale Watching - Spotted Whale Shark or locally known as "Butanding" is popular in Oslob, also at the southern part of Cebu.
Island hopping - Many of the beach resorts in Mactan Island usually have arrangements for this activity.
Scuba Diving - Many resorts and diving sites can be found at Mactan Island as well as in Moalboal, a 2-3 hour ride province from Cebu City and most popular diving destinations among tourists.
Kayaking - Major beach resorts usually have kayaks for rent as added attraction and activity for their guests. Check with the resort about this equipment and their hourly rate.
Rock climbing - There are two rock climbing destinations in Toledo, Cebu which is at the northwestern portion of Cebu.
Mountaineering - You can choose from the summits of Osmeña peak at Mantalungon (southern Cebu), the mountains of Balamban (northwestern cebu), and some other trails. There are
mountaineering clubs in Cebu who you might be able to arrange guidance.
River Trekking - the waterfalls and canyoneering activity usually traverse rivers along the way.
Mountain Biking - Danao Eco-park and Balamban's Canso-X (Northern Cebu) offers bike trails for bike hobbyists. Even so, you can also bike along the steep ascents of Transcentral highway passing from Nivel Hills lahug, Cebu City.
Jet skiing - Beach resorts and hotels offer jet skiing activity. Inquire from the front desk in high-rated hotels.
Airsoft gaming - Airsoft games can be had in Lahug,Cebu City and at Danao City.
Well, those are just some of the most commonly enjoyed activities by tourists in the wonderful island of Cebu, and that is not to mention the sunny weather year-round with alternate sun and rain on wet season. So, whenever you are in Cebu, be sure to know where you need to go. No wonder, some come back for more.
