Best bits of Moalboal, Cebu
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Moalboal in Cebu is a great backpacker hub, with loads to do and see! We had the best time exploring, so here are my tips to help you do the same!
Where to stay
The main street in Moalboal is small and compact, but there are plenty of accommodation options!
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What to do
Sardine Run
Just off the beach is the famous 'sardine run', where you can snorkel with a wall of millions of tiny sardines. This was truly one of the most incredible snorkelling experiences of my life (alongside my whale shark experience). Being able to dive down into a dense cloud of sardines was just amazing. If you're ok with early mornings, it's really worth heading down just after sunrise (around 6/7 am) to avoid the crowds.
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Canyoning
Our day spent canyoning on Cebu Island was some of the most fun we had during our trip to the Philippines. There are countless vendors in Moalboal that will help organise a trip for you, but the best way to do it is to try and find a group of people to go together, and approach a vendor to look for a group discount! Get your bargaining skills ready... They started negotiations for us at around 2000 pesos per person and for a group of 10 people we ended up paying 1200 each, which includes transport and food! If somehow you don't get approached by someone, just wander down the high street towards the sea and turn left, where you'll come across stalls with tourist information and trips!
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Eating and drinking
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To sum up...
Thanks so much for reading! We spent 3 days in Moalboal relaxing and exploring the area! I hope you love it here as much as we did!
If you're looking to get some unique and authentic travel experiences in the Philippines, be sure to check out my blog on ethical whale shark snorkelling in Leyte. From Cebu, we went straight to Leyte to swim with the whale sharks and it was a magical experience!
Travel insurance
Going on a trip? Don’t forget to buy your travel insurance; I use SafetyWing which is the best option out there. It’s super flexible as it’s a rolling monthly subscription, so you can cancel or extend whenever! It also covers all manner of activities, so whatever you’re up to, you’re covered! And the best part is that with this link it’s $10 off your first month!!
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