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This is the most updated Malapascua Island Cebu, Philippines Travel Guide 2024
Snobbery is an unlikely character of a wanderlust. A traveler opens not only their heart but also their mind to the intricacies and complexities of a place. It is inevitable, however, that there are places I considered too exposed, too comfortable to the horrors of tourism. I tend to avoid them like a plague. Places, islands like Malapascua—an island in northern Cebu known for its thresher sharks. But the thing is, there is so much more to Malapascua than the thresher sharks. You don’t have to dive with them, in order to fully enjoy the island. I’ve been to Malapascua countless of times, even entertained the idea of moving there several times. I have a Cebuano story titled Isla with Malapascua as a setting.
Quick Guide for the Lazies
If you want to stay by the beach, the most desired location is Logon Beach or Bounty beach, that’s the place where the public boat docks. This spot has the best view and vibe come sunset.
Where to stay in Malapascua Island
For the most comfort
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What to do in Malapascua Island
PADI Advanced Open Water Diver in Malapascua with PADI 5 Star CDC
PADI Discover Scuba Diving in Malapascua with PADI 5 Star CDC
Monad & Gato Island day trip with PADI 5 Star CDC
For sure, there are boat operators by the beaches that will ask around if you want to join a day trip to Kalanggaman Island. I highly recommend doing that. Depending where you are from, it is not every day you can see a sand bar of an island. The ride is an adventure in itself.
It is, I thought, an island for someone who has a perpetual ache for the deep. But I do not ache for the ocean. I ache for the salt water, the saline breeze, and the extravagance of the color blue.
During my second visit and many more after that, I saw Malapascua in an entirely different light: this island is not only for the divers. It is for the sunset chasers, for the beachcombers, for the island lovers, for the love seekers, for the brokenhearted, for the story-gatherers, for the storytellers in us. Read the essay on Malapascua Island if you’re up for a long read on this beautiful island. And if you see Tata, say hi for me!
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There is a frequently asked questions section at the bottom. But for now here are so many things to do in Malapascua Island. And I also included a sample three-day Malapascua Island Itinerary.You’re welcome.
1. Explore the Beaches in Malapascua
With its many white sand beaches, there are more than 9 of them, you can soak up the sun, take a dip in the ocean, and snorkel to your heart’s content. And if you’re looking for some serious alone time, head over to the North Side, where the most secluded beaches await. It’s like having your own private oasis – just you, the sand, and the sea. So, pack a picnic, grab your favorite book, and get ready to relax like never before on the beautiful beaches of Malapascua Island!