MOALBOAL

It is a 4th class municipality in the Southwestern tip in Cebu, Philippines. With a total population of 23,402 people in 4,790 households. Moalboal is a town nearly surrounded with waters. The centre of town is occupied by a huge church and supermarket. According to folklore, it got its name when a foreigner once asked a woman with a cleft if where she got the water. She answered that it came from “bukal-bukal”. However, because of her speech difficulty, her words came as a sound like Moalboal and that was how the town got its name. Nowadays, Moalboal is known for its exciting diving sites and affordable superb foods that made it among the favorite tourist destination in Central Visayas. The municipality can be reached by a bus drive in 2 ½ more or less from Cebu South terminal.

Another interesting point in this town is the Pescador Island Marine Park. It’s a shallow reef sheltering vigorous gorgonians, soft and colorful corals shaped like a fan, and sharks like as thresher, hammerheads and white tips. These are one of the most astounding views that made Moalboal famous among foreign and local divers throughout the world. If you are not into diving adventure you can also take a visit in their white sand beaches e.g. in Panagsama Beach and splurge in swimming, snorkeling, wind surfing, sun bathing, etc. And relax to those comfortable cottages offered by different resorts. There are also spectacular places that you can visit in Moalboal like the Busay Cave. Inside this cave are marvelous stalactites and stalagmites, a source of potable water. In moving around the town you can hire a motorcycle, multi cab or mountain bike. Typically the setting is of province type- the air is fresh and clean, the ambiance is laid back and friendly and there are less commercial/ business establishments.

Nevertheless, you can still enjoy with the activities prepared by resort owners or programs lined up by municipal officials. In case you want sweating kind of adventure, try trekking at Mount Osmeña. You will be rewarded with its awesome view of rolling green hills, the distant sea and at the same time have a closer look of the way of living of the Moalboal locals. Staying in this remote place lets you experience thrilling actions and unforgettable days as time passes by.