Fiesta Island

Often called the "Queen City of the South" and the seat of Christianity in the Philippines, Cebu is the country's oldest city.

Exploring Cebu City, one encounters a rich historic past. Cebuano are extremely proud of thier cultural and historical heritage,

a legacy which has endured through the centuries from the time the great explorer Ferdinand Magellan first planted the croos on Cebu's shore.

Time has been kind to Cebu. from Zubu, the fishing village and busy trading port in 1521 has evolved a highly urbanized metroploitan center which now serves as focal point of growth and developement in Southern Philippines.

With its 6 cities; Cebu, Danao, Lapu-lapu, Mandaue, Toledo and Talisay; and its 47 smaller towns.

Cebu has more than keep pace with the nation's progress. Today, the island province leads in traditional and non traditional exports and has the highest econmic growth rate anywhere in the country.

Likewise, recent indications pointed out that Cebu has become the country's most favorite tourist destination.

In contrast to the bustling metropolis, the rest of Cebu's 167 islands and islets are lined with idyllic white sandy beaches and prestine clearwater.

Cebu has gained wide popularity for fantastic diving grounds evidence by the prolification of resorts which offers luxurious accomodation,

excellent dive facilities and services of competent dive masters and dive guides.

Cebu's strategic location makes it ideal for those who wish to travel to other islands and provinces. By plane, boat or bus, nowhere could be too far from Cebu..

info from D.O.T. region 7