Want to watch and experience something new? Come and visit the town of Moalboal! It is located in the southern part of Cebu-The Queen City of South and nestled between the town of Alcantara and the town of Badian.
Moalboal has a lot of wonderful views and adventures to offer.
White Beach
The white beach in Moalboal serves as the flag banner of the town because of its features that can somehow be called little Boracay. White beach in Moalboal is located at Basdaku, Saavedra, Moalboal, Cebu. Basdaku got its name from the two words: bas which means sand and daku which means big.
Magpayong
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Magpayong is also one of the tourist spots in moalboal because of its unique and natural rock formation. It was named magpayong because of its formed that looks like an umbrella. Payong in english means umbrella. It is located in Saavedra, Moalboal, Cebu.
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Frog Fish (very common in Pescador) |
Pescador can be dived a few times before the whole area can be explored. Visibility here are often very good and the different kind of corals are on show. Turtles are very common as well as the frog fish.
Moalboal Heritage Park and Plaza
Moalboal heritage park is located at the back of the municipality hall. During afternoon, you can sit on one of the benches and watch the beautiful sunset. No wonder why most of the couples choose this place as their favorite dating area. It is also the favorite place of the students to go to when they have free time.
Orchid Gallery

Orchid gallery is not just a gallery but it is a several hectare orchid farm. Aside from seeing the different kinds of orchids, you can also see different kinds of tropical plants. In this tropical sorrounding is a large swimming pool with sitting areas.
The Different Resorts
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Blue Orchid Resort Magpayong, Saavedra, Moalboal, Cebu |
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Dolphin House Basdaku, Saavedra, Moalboal, Cebu |
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Hk Public Resort Basdaku, Saavedra, Moalboal, Cebu |
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Moalboal Beach Resort Kalingking, Saavedra, Moalboal, Cebu |
Ravenala Beach Bungalows Basdaku, Saavedra, Moalbol, Cebu |
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Bigsand Campgrounds Resort Basdaku, Saavedra, Moalboal, Cebu |
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Club Serena Basdaku, Saavedra, Moalboal, Cebu |
These are some of the most wanted resorts in Moalboal wherein you can stay and enjoy as if you are in your own home. These resorts offer high quality services in reasonable price.
Seeing the beautiful views only without exploring makes us bored that is why some Moalboalanons build up their own business which offer various nature adventures. Some of these adventures are:
Scuba Diving
Moalboal is also known as a special where you can explore the best of Cebu and offshore. Some of the resorts in Moalboal is actually dedicated for scuba divers. Scuba diving is the foremost activity in the place. Warm, tropical water, a colorful marine life, steep walls and a vibrant ecosystem lure scuba divers from all over the world to Moalboal. Turtles can be seen nearly and sometimes scuba divers are awed to encounter with the giant whale sharks.
Snorkeling
Moalboal is also a paradise for snorkeling enthusiasts wherein you can explore one of the most spectacular coral reefs not just in Cebu but in the whole Philippines. The coral reefs are located at a 10-kilometer long and 40-60 kilometers steep wall on the peninsula of Moalboal. There you can observe various kinds of small and big fishes. And with a little bit luck, you can even encounter giant whale sharks!
Night Diving
Adventures do not last only after the day. Moalboal has also this what is so called night diving for us to enjoy even when the darkness comes.
Beach Volleyball
Moalboal is also an ideal place for beach volleyball because of the wide area covered with white sands. Moalboal, particularly in Basdaku was even the chosen place of Nestea Philippines Inc. to hold the national volleyball competition last 2012.
Football/Soccer
For some sports enthusiast, Moalboal has this small plaza exact for playing soccer and football.
Lawn Tennis
Not so far from the soccer area is the lawn tennis court open for everyone. This is located 20-30 meters away from the parish church.
You have seen the wonders of Moalboal. So, what are you waiting for? Come and explore to the place full of wonders and discover more places and adventures not mentioned above. :)
-------------------Hooray Mobow!---------------------
-------------------Hooray Mobow!---------------------