Although it was interesting to experience Cebu City, it is the quieter life at the beaches and on islands that attracts most in the Philippines. So we set off from Cebu City to the island of Malapascua.
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From Cebu City in the morning
We started the journey from the hotel "Grand Emilia" in Cebu City in the morning. It is quite possible to take a bus, but together all four of us had quite a lot of luggage, so we chose to book a car. The journey took just over three hours, with a break on the way for some snacks and drinks. Then we arrived at Maya New Port, in the far north of the island of Cebu.
To the harbour Maya New Port
At Maya New Port we had to register in a book, including our name and phone number, and then we bought a ticket for the boat, which leaves every half hour. For the registration we paid 120 peso/person (about SEK 25) and for the boat ticket we paid 200 peso/person (about SEK 40).
Shortly thereafter, it was time to get on board and settle in. We were joined by a few more Swedes, a Dutch family and a bunch of Filipinos.
Boat trip from Cebu Island to Malapascua
The crossing took about half an hour. The traditional Filipino boats (bangka) are incredibly nice, and also very stable, so it was a pleasant trip in the nice weather.
Arriving at Malapascua
After a few days in the intense city of Cebu, it was great to see the island of Malapascua in front of us. Here we were greeted by a beautiful sandy beach, swaying palm trees and turquoise blue water.
Further boat trip on Malapascua
We would move forward on the Malapascua, to the family that our friends Micke and Julia already know, and we were prepared to book a moped ride. Instead, the family came and picked us up with one of their boats. For Micke and Julia it was of course a fond reunion!
The family, whose activities include boat trips for tourists on Malapascua, took us on his boat to his part of the island, on the north side.
In addition to their boat tour business, they run a small, simple bar here, the Lighthouse Beach Bar, which has an incredibly idyllic waterfront location. How great was it to dock on a nice sandy beach, in a quieter part of the island?
Lighthouse Beach Bar on Malapascua
The Lighthouse Beach Bar is located right next to a small sandy beach on the north-western part of the island, with great views of the sea. Here you can sunbathe and swim, listen to the waves and enjoy the tranquillity.
In the evening you have an incredible view of the sunset.
At the bar there are also two small cottages, which can be rented out to tourists. We live here now, and really enjoy this lovely place on the island. Continuation follows!
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bmlarstravellingblog says:
Now you have come to paradise! It looks absolutely marvellous so enjoy it properly!
05 February 2023 - 11:37
Helena says:
Yes, very nice here in Malapascua!!!
08 February 2023 - 0:24
Anonymous says:
Ohh, can't wait to go back, fantastic diving🐠🐟.
05 February 2023 - 14:38
Helena says:
Great that you have been here! I understand that the diving is really good!!!
08 February 2023 - 0:25
BP says:
Yep, you have arrived in paradise! Amazingly beautiful! Even the little cottage is so cosy and charming.
Like the boats. Are they motorised or...
Keep enjoying life on Malapascua. Here it is three degrees below zero at the time of writing...
05 February 2023 - 17:31
Helena says:
Aren't these boats beautiful? Yes, they are motorised. We are not looking forward to sub-zero temperatures ...
08 February 2023 - 0:26
Johanna in Skåne says:
So wonderful pictures! Recognise the quay you left from🙂 Have a nice time in Malapascua!
05 February 2023 - 22:57
Helena says:
Understand that you recognise yourself! And thank you!
08 February 2023 - 0:27
Ditte says:
How nice! I can imagine that there will be nice days with swimming, diving and snorkelling.
05 February 2023 - 23:06
Helena says:
That's really nice on Malapascua!!! (We ourselves have no plans for diving, but it is very popular to dive here).
08 February 2023 - 0:28
Lena - good for the soul says:
How marvellous! I can imagine that it was a real contrast to the big city!
Hug Lena
06 February 2023 - 5:51
Helena says:
Yes, indeed! This is something completely different from Cebu!!!
08 February 2023 - 0:28