We would like this to be your starting point to explore Moalboal which is known to be the best diving in Cebu and arguably some of the best, most affordable diving in SE Asia.
Moalboal is a 4th class municipality in the province of Cebu, Philippines. It’s a sleepy town about 82 km south of Cebu. Moalboal is nestled between the towns of Alcantara and Badian. Moalboal has developed a tourism industry based on diving and beaches.
Moalboal has nice beaches where you can swim dive Moalboal has nice beaches where you can swim dive.
The Panagsama Beach and Basdako Beach (meaning Big Sand), is located in the barangay of Saavedra. Interestingly enough, Basdiot where Panagsama Beach is located means Little Sand.
Moalboal is renowned for its outstanding coral reefs and its whale shark sightings. In Panagsama, cottages and resorts dot the shoreline, mostly catering to tourists who come to the town to scuba dive and engage in watersports.
Basdako Beach, which used to be a quieter beach that locals frequent. Basdako now has several of resorts and several cottages where tourists can stay.
Moalboal is a small quiet town which is about 4 hours away from cebu airport. Tourists wanting to stay in Moalboal can easily take a taxi from Cebu International airport. Other ways to get to Moalboal would be to take a bus at the south bus terminal or a v-hire at Cebu Citylink.
Moalboal is known for diving yet accomodation and food is affordable. There are plenty of accommodation on the beach. The tri-cycle drivers normally drop you off at the main square.
Moalboal’s exciting dive sites made it an extraordinary diving destination in the Visayas. Some of the best diving in the world can be had in Moalboal. It is Cebu island’s most popular diving spot.
Entertainment is laid back and not for clubbers. There are popular bars where you can have a beer for less than 50 Cent US there.
Moalboal is foremost known as a place of great diving. Other than diving there’s White Beach for a tan. It is also host to numerous exciting sporting and adventure activities.
For a sandy beach, head to White Sands Beach, which is about 20 minutes from the Moalboal town centre. The tourist and diving area is at Panagsama Beach, which is a 10-minute ride from the Moalboal town centre.
