Welcome to the Island of Cebu, known for its narrow coastlines, limestone plateaus, and coastal plains, all characteristics of a typical tropical island. Cebu also has predominant rolling hills and rugged mountain ranges traversing the northern and southern lengths of the island.
Cebu's highest mountains can reach over 1,000 meters. And the lowest flat tracts of land can be found in towns of Bogo, San Remigio, Medellin, and Daanbantayan at the northern tip of the province.
The Camotes Island has been dubbed as the “Lost Horizon in the South” and “the “Island of Imagination” because of its abundance in natural attractions, far from the destructive touch of the modern living. It is a perfect getaway for people who wanted to escape from the hassles in the city. This is a popular vacation destination both for foreign and locals alike.
The Camotes Island is a group of islands that completes the jurisdiction of Cebu province. It is best remembered as the “Lost Horizon in the South” because of its unspoiled natural beauty spots, from long-stretch beaches to lakes, waterfalls and caves.
This cluster of islands is located east of Cebu City, southwest of Leyte and north of Bohol. It lies off the coast of Danao City. Being part of Central Visayas, Camotes Island belongs to Region VII.
If real peace is what you are looking for, I mean no loud music, no parties and other extravagant and noise occasions without disregarding the purpose of adventure which is to enjoy and to explore, you will find it here in one beautiful island of Cebu, Sumilon Island.
Sumilon Island abounds in natural scenery from tropical plants growing vigorously throughout the island to overwhelming ocean spectacle. Expect an unadulterated ocean waters, loaded with tons of different kinds of corals, tropical fishes and other marine denizens.
The Mactan Shrine houses three of the prominent landmarks in island. The shrine is a large tower erected in commemoration of the "Battle of Mactan" and the victory over foreign forces.
The area where the shrine stands was believed to be the battle ground where Magellan died. It measures 30 meters high, located few meters away from Shari-la Mactan Island Resort and part of the jurisdiction of Punta Engaño, Lapu-Lapu City.
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