7 GREAT THINGS TO DO IN MOALBOAL, CEBU

Moalboal is a small beach town located at Cebu’s western coast, about 3 hours drive from Cebu
City. It has been famous for decades now as one of the best diving spots in the Philippines, but
lately started gaining more recognition as an all-around fantastic vacation spot.
Accommodation and general amenities are heavily skewed towards the backpacking crowd, so if
you are looking for a luxurious holiday Moalboal is probably not the place you’ll want to stay at. That
said, there are still plenty of very nice resorts and other modes of accommodation in and around
town.
So, if you prioritize the peace and authenticity of nature over staying at the big city, you can’t go
wrong! As you’ll see below, there is no shortage of amazing activities to try while in Moalboal.

DIVING IN PESCADOR ISLAND

As mentioned, the main attraction in Moalboal is the spectacular diving opportunities it presents.
Above all else, stands the “sardine run” at Pescador Island. The reason why Moalboal is such a
great place to dive at is the unbelievable variety of marine life – and no place epitomizes that better
than Pescador Island.
The island is home to millions of small sardines, which in turn attract larger fish who prey upon them.
Even thresher sharks have occasionally been sighted at the scene! While it is undoubtedly better to
dive there, tours which only include snorkeling are also available and can be booked in town. Either
way, witnessing firsthand the vast richness of the underwater kingdom of Moalboal is a memory
which lasts a lifetime.