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Province in Central Visayas, Philippines
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Cebu Island is a large island in the Visayas region of the Philippines. Cebu Province is that island plus several nearby small islands. The larger Negros Island lies just across the Tañon Strait to the west. Leyte and Bohol are to the east.
The main airport is Mactan-Cebu International Airport, located in Lapu-Lapu, about half an hour and ₱300 from Cebu City by taxi.
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Cebu City/Lapu-Lapu City · International · CEB
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largest city and provincial capital
just north of Cebu City, on Cebu Island
on Mactan Island, offshore from Mandaue
directly across the island from Cebu, with ferries to San Carlos on Negros
a popular diving destination
south of Moalboal
up near the northern end of the island, on the east coast
further north, almost at the tip
on the northwest side of the island
coastal town with a monastery and church that draw many pilgrims
another coastal town, has ferries to Bohol
on the southeast side of the island, known for whale shark watching
southernmost municipality on the island, 137 km from Cebu. Has ferries to Negros Oriental and Siquijor
Lapu-Lapu is an island city of Cebu Province in the Philippines, part of Metro Cebu. It is home to about 498,000 people (census, 1 July 2024) .
Olango Island is in Cebu Province, just offshore from (east of) Mactan Island and Lapu-Lapu city. It is known mainly for its wildlife sanctuary but also has some fine beaches and dive sites.
The Camotes are a small island group in the Philippines. Administratively, they are part of Cebu Province but they are some distance east of Cebu Island (63 km from Cebu City), actually closer to Leyte.
Malapascua is an island in Cebu Province north of Cebu Island. The first image Malapascua offers will stay with you for a long time: an exceedingly beautiful pristine stretch of white sand, crystal clear waters bordered by coconut trees and a dozen scattered native-style resorts.
Bantayan is an island that is part of Cebu Province.
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