Marvel at Sumilon Island’s Sandbar and Dive Sites

It's More Fun in the Philippines, No.1 for Fun!

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Expand your horizons and set your sight to the Philippines, an off the beaten path travel site! An undiscovered paradise made of thousands of islands and white sand beaches all around! A tiny dot in the map of the world, and yet a haven for travelers, backpackers, retirees and even passersby.

It offers awesome tourist attractions, magnificent beaches, hot spring resorts, colorful festivals, hundreds of scenic spots and world-class hotels and facilities. Not to mention the tropical climate, the affordable prices as well as the friendly and hospitable, English-speaking people! You will be glad you came, and we’re sure, you WILL come back for more FUN in the Philippines!

SUMILON ISLAND

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Bluewater Sumilon Island Resort Cebu Philippines, is located on tranquil Sumilon Island in Oslob Cebu. The Island remains as one of Cebu’s best kept secrets and is found on the southeastern tip of the mainland. It is 125 kilometers from Cebu City and is in close proximity to Dumaguete. The island has an area of 24 hectares and is surrounded by crystal clear waters with varying aquamarine hues. It is the first marine protected area in the Philippines and was made a fish sanctuary in 1974 under the guidance of Siliman University Marine Reserve. During dives, one will find varied marine species and even occasional sightings of black tip sharks. Pristine white sand beaches are situated in different areas in Sumilon. Read More: https://www.islandtrektours.com/sumilon-island-day-tour/

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The island is famous throughout the country and internationally for the exceptional beauty of its dive sites. Sumilon has four major dive sites, which are Garden Eel Plaza, Nikki’s Wall, Coral Landscape and Julie’s Rock. The island’s diving sites are famous for their superb visibility, stunning reefs and abundance of varied tropical marine species that provide an ideal and memorable dive. There are occasional sightings of black tip sharks during dives.

A popular attraction in Sumilon Island is its sandbar because of its changing shapes and shifting locations around the island depending on the season. Other places of interest in the island are a natural lagoon teeming with high mangroves and natural caves used by fishermen to seek refuge during storms, and a pristine lake. Read More: http://www.everythingcebu.com/attractions/places/sumilon-island/

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Of all the treasure coves of Cebu, Sumilon Island is the most picturesque slice of paradise. A tour to this haven will give you a positive mark to the environment and will surely leave a good lasting impression.

Sumilon Island is a 24-hectare coral island off the coast of Bancogon, Oslob, that has clear waters with varying aquamarine hues and white sand beaches. The island hosts the Sumilon Bluewater Island Resort which developed the island into an eco-friendly haven for those who want to get away from the stress of city living. It provides excellent amenities and facilities for tourists and guests. Read More: https://www.vigattintourism.com/tourism/articles/Coral-Island-of-Sumilon

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