Cebu, Tropical island in Central Visayas, Philippines
The island extends across 4,943 square kilometers, forming the central part of Cebu Province with 167 surrounding smaller islands and islets.
Ferdinand Magellan's arrival in 1521 initiated the Spanish colonial period, establishing Cebu as the first Spanish settlement in the Philippines.
The Sinulog Festival takes place each January, featuring street parades that commemorate the acceptance of Christianity by the local population.
Mactan-Cebu International Airport connects the island with major cities across Asia through regular flights on multiple carriers.
The waters surrounding Cebu contain diverse marine life within the Coral Triangle, supporting extensive coral reef systems and numerous fish species.
Location: Cebu
Part of: Visayas
GPS coordinates: 10.35000,123.68333
Latest update: May 26, 2025 19:49
The islands of the Philippines display exceptional geographical diversity. Palawan, Siargao, Boracay, Bohol, and Cebu offer beaches, coral reefs, clear water lagoons, and geological formations. The marine national parks host a rich marine fauna. Historical sites and terraced rice paddies represent cultural heritage. Volcanoes, waterfalls, and caves illustrate the variety of the archipelago's natural landscapes.
Simala Shrine
42.3 km
Magellan’s Cross Pavilion
24.8 km
Cebu–Cordova Link Expressway
25.4 km
Magellan’s Cross
24.8 km
Fort San Pedro
25.2 km
Cebu Taoist Temple
22.5 km
Baclayon Church
84.8 km
Cebu Metropolitan Cathedral
24.8 km
Loboc Church
88.1 km
Marcelo Fernan Bridge
31.1 km
Cebu Provincial Capitol
23.1 km
Hinagdanan Cave
81.7 km
Alona Beach
89.7 km
Mactan-Mandaue Bridge
30 km
Crown Regency Hotel and Towers
23.5 km
Malacañang sa Sugbo
25.1 km
Museo Sugbo
25 km
Archdiocesan Shrine of Patrocinio de Maria Santisima
83.2 km
Kawasan Falls
69.8 km
Loon Church
62.5 km
Carbon Market
24.5 km
Archdiocesan Shrine of Saint Catherine of Alexandria
27.6 km
Tagbilaran Cathedral
81.4 km
Santa Cruz Parish Church
69.8 km
Bagacay Point Lighthouse
36.9 km
Punta Cruz Watchtower
69.5 km
San Carlos Cathedral
32.5 km
Archdiocesan Shrine of San Miguel Arcangel
52.8 kmReviews
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