Christine A Camotes travel guide for vacation and summer outings!
Camotes Islands is called “The Lost Horizon of the South“. If you want to discover this place, you will surely have the adventure of a lifetime. Witnessing this beautiful place is like discovering a Paradise. You can get to see the unforgettable beaches, fine white sands, the different kinds of birds, the numerous caverns, and a popular lake.
It is one most favourable tourist spot in Cebu, Philippines because it is a budget-friendly, and popular in Cebu, Philippines.
Location of Camotes Islands:
First thing that you want to know about Camotes is, where it is located. It is located at the North-Eastern part of Cebu province. Just across Danao City, you will find Camotes Islands. It consists of the three islands: Pacijan Island (San Francisco), Poro Island, and Ponson Island.
Travel guide in What to do in Camotes Islands:
You may wonder on what to do in Camotes Islands. Here, you will find a few tips on how to get around Camotes Islands on a budget, and not to miss out the adventures! These tourist spots are one of the most visited places in Camotes Islands.
1. Swimming.
You will discover a lot of fine white sand beaches in Camotes Islands. Most of the beaches are located in Pacijan (San Francisco). The cool waters are crystal clear, you will surely be amazed of the aqaueous waters that are amazingly beautiful part of God’s creation. Most of the fine white sand beaches in San Francisco Camotes are accessible and are already tourist spots, namely:
Tourist spots beaches:
Mangodlong Rock Resort, Mangudlong Paradise Resort, Santiago White View, White Sand Beach Resort Malbago, and Tulang diyot.
Entrance fees are subject to change without notice:
Mangudlong Rock Resort: P30
Mangudlong Paradise Resort: P30
Santiago White View: no entrance fee
Tulang diyot: P20
Santiago Bay View: P30
White Sand Beach Resort Malbago: P30
Itinerary for Camotes Islands:
You may find this useful itinerary in going to Camotes Island adventure! Firstly, determine what you want to do in Camotes. If you want white sand beaches, you would probably focus on Pacijan island or San Francisco Island because it has a lot of white sand beaches. If you want to find lunch and mini food stalls, you will surely visit the town (“lungsod”) in San Francisco. You will see a market place, barbecue and grill section, and a mini restaurant.
Tip: See the simple itinerary below (San Francisco):
- You may take a swim at the beaches either Mangodlong Rock Resort, Santiago White View, Tulang diyot or any white sand beaches.
For more itineraries:
- Itinerary 2D/1N (San Francisco) on a budget
- Itinerary for Camotes Island (the adventure type – backpacker)
- Itinerary for Camotes (backpacker) 3D/2N
- Itinerary for Camotes Island (luxurious type)
How to get to Camotes Islands:
Option A:
To visit Camotes, if you are in Cebu City, you may take the pier 1, which is the nearest, but the boat may find you expensive. It costs around P300 – P500, and it will dock at Poro Island, which is too far from San Francisco Island, where the white sand beaches are. If you are staying in the town centre of San Francisco, you may choose this option.
Option B:
For via Danao, just ride a taxi or by bus if you want to go across San Francisco. You will ride a roro boat in going to San Francisco, Camotes.
For more information on trip schedules in going to Camotes Islands, please visit this link:
Schedule trips to Camotes Islands.
Where to Stay in Camotes Islands (accommodation):
There are numerous accommodation places for you spend the night at Camotes Islands. Surely, if you want more fun, you can spend a 3 days at most to check almost all of the tourists destinations in Camotes Islands.
Beach resorts that offer accommodation (San Francisco):
- Mangudlong Rock Resort
- Mangodlong Paradise Resort
- Santiago Bay Garden Resort
- Payag Beach Resort
- Obenza White Sand Beach Resort Malbago
- Camotes Beach House
- and many more
You may check our accommodations page for more information. click here at accommodations page.
Mangodlong Paradise Resort
Price starts P2,500
Prices are subject to change without notice
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