Moalboal and Santander
Moalboal and Santander
Moalboal and Santander in the Philippines and southern Cebu are for those looking for a place where you can combine adventure in the sea with relaxation. This is a great place to be. Moalboal is known for its diving at Pescador Island and the shoal of sardines close to shore. Moalboal in the Philippines has long been a favorite among diving destinations in the Philippines. The area is a peninsula where you will find many places with beaches and fine coral reefs.
The community of Moalboal is located approximately 90 kilometers southwest of Cebu City. Despite its proximity to a large city, Moalboal has retained its unique charm and relaxing atmosphere. It is popular with both local and foreign tourists. For those who like nature, Moalboal is an ideal escape from the stressful city life. There is hiking, diving and if you want a chance to discover local attractions such as orchid plantations there is that too.
Santander, located on the southern tip of Cebu, offers white beaches, sunbathing, snorkeling and is not as well known. From here you are close to many places. You get to Moalboal on the west side but also reach Sumilon Island with really great diving and Oslob, famous for its whale sharks.
Of course you can combine your diving in Moalboal and Santander with lazy days or travel on to other destinations in the Philippines. Or indulge in it with a lovely one live board.
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diving around Moalboal and Santander
The most popular and visited place in Moalboal is Pescador Island. Where you can see the Asian "Asian sardine run" - the sardine shoal. In recent years, however, it has mostly been seen on the coast. The reef around Pescador Island includes both a shallow area at the wall and then drops down to over 40 meters. The island is known for its beautiful coral gardens. Frogfish and large turtles are often seen in this area and sometimes sharks and barracudas too. It is also known for its "cathedral", a vertical tunnel which, however, is only recommended for more experienced divers.
If you want to dive in caves and crevices, you can go towards Tongo Point. The depth here goes down to 40 meters. Here you can find turtles, soft and hard coral, lots of fish and anemones. If you're lucky, you might even see a whale shark here. Manta rays, dolphins and other slightly larger animals also pass through this area. The waters here constitute the Philippines' largest marine reserve today.
Sampaguita is known as the "House Reef". The diving here has small caves, wall dives and ridges as well as walls covered with gorgonians. It is a really good place for different types of diving and for different levels of divers. There is both good macro and night diving here. At Sampaguita, for example, you can see sea bass, batfish, sea anemones and sometimes pygmy seahorses.
Other famous places in Moalboal include Moalboal Bay, Talisay, and Saavedra Marine Sanctuary or Ronda Bay.
Santander reaches places like Sumilon Island, known for its walls and coral gardens and the occasional reef shark and even other species passing by. The white beaches here on the southern tip offer snorkeling and also great macro diving and among other thingsandat with corals and slopes. Diving directly on the house reef is always available during the day.
Oslob, which is famous for its whale sharks, can be reached in a short time by boat and here you have the opportunity to snorkel for a while with these gigantic animals. An experience and for those of you who have never seen a whale shark, it is basically guaranteed to see them early in the morning.
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