Tuesday, August 28, 2012

Malapascua Island, Daanbantayan, Cebu Province


This island called Malapascua is an average size island located at the northern part of Cebu Province. The island is part of Daanbantayan town. Malapascua is known for its white sand beaches and for being a diving destination in the Philippines.

There are a lot of resorts in the island and there are several communities located in the island. Motorcycles and bicycles are the main modes of transportation in Malapascua.

Bantigue Cove

Malapascua Beach




How to get there:

From Manila, ride a plane to Cebu. And then from Cebu Airport, ride a taxi to the bus stop near Pacific Mall, Mandaue. Ride a bus bound for Daanbantayan town and get off at Maya Port. From Maya Port, ride a boat bound for Malapascua Island.

From Manila, you can also ride a boat to Cebu City, and then from Cebu City port, ride a jeep or taxi to Cebu Northbound terminal, and then ride a bus bound for Daanbantayan town and get off at Maya Port. From Maya Port, ride a boat bound for Malapascua Island.

Travel time:

Manila to Cebu - 1 hour by plane, 18 to 24 hours by boat
Cebu Airport to Pacific Mall, Mandaue - 10 to 20 minutes
Pacific Mall, Mandaue to Maya Port, Daanbantayan town - 3 to 4 hours
Maya Port to Malapascua - 30 to 45 minutes

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