Eastern Visayas

Eastern Visayas is a region in the central Philippines that covers several islands east of the Cebu Sea. The area includes coastal plains, interior mountain ranges, and many small bays along the Pacific coast.

Spanish colonizers established settlements along the coasts starting in the 16th century and built churches from coral stone. An American general returned through the beaches of this region during World War II, fulfilling his promise to the Filipino people.

Indigenous communities celebrate harvest festivals with dances and songs that honor the land and sea. Many towns hold patron saint processions where statues are carried through streets lined with decorated bamboo arches and families gather to share meals.

Travelers reach the islands by ferries that run regularly between ports or by flights to the regional airport. The best time to visit is between December and May when rainfall is lighter and roads remain easier to navigate.

Some coastal areas glow at night with bioluminescence in the water when microscopic organisms react to movement. Fishermen traditionally use moonlight to search for fish and crabs in shallow waters.

Location: Philippines

Capital city: Tacloban

GPS coordinates: 11.24000,125.04972

Latest update: December 4, 2025 23:00