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Malapascua Island is just off the north tip of Cebu
(view Cebu Map). About 2km by 0.5km, you can walk
around it in 1-2 hours. It has a population of around
400 people. Their means of living depends on tourism,
fishing, boat building, and especially Diving.
The name Malapascua means "Bad Christmas",
so named by the Spanish who first landed here on one
stormy Christmas Day in the 1500's. Today, Malapascua
is a splendid accident of nature. White sandy beaches,
with lush green palm trees situated in the middle
of crystal clear waters.
The
Community
There are no cars on the island and most buildings
are only one floor high. The locals are pleasingly
welcoming. They may even invite you to their homes
for dinner, or at least, to sit down and join them
in singing songs while somebody is playing the guitar.
Local Events
Fiestas. There are many fiestas throughout the year
with beauty pageants, discos, booths, food and drink.
Visitors are always welcomed.
Basketball is the national obsession. Games are played
at courts all over the island. You may even be here
just in time to cheer on the Thresher Shark Divers
team.
Cockfighting comes second after basketball, and you
will see the proud birds all over the island. For
the less squeamish among you, you can find a fight
most on Sundays. You are welcome to watch. Place a
bet if you like.
More about
the island…
Malapascua is tailored-fit for families, friends,
couples and corporate outings who would want to highlight
snorkeling and diving. A big swimming pool, Crazy
Golf and literally, the breathtaking scenery of the
coastline and the underwater marvel are some information
that you need to know about Malapascua.
To relax, aside from sun bathing, we also have a group
of masseuse to relieve your stress through gentle
or strong massage using coconut oil for less than
the price of a Western Beer.
As for sightseeing, the island is so small that the
main attractions are the coastlines, then you go snorkeling
and the diving.
There is a lighthouse open to the public. The cemetery
is also worth a visit because is believed to posses
a certain charm.
Things To Do
We would like to keep you busy on your time in Malapascua,
so we regularly scheduled events for the guests
like you.
Barbeque on the beach
Enjoy charcoal grilled chicken, pork Satay Filipino
style and grilled fish caught on the very same day.
Plus, take pot luck with the freshest ingredients
on the island, accompanied of course, by your favorite
beer or cocktail from our beach bar! For those very
special occasions we will cook up the Filipino national
dish - Lechon Baboy - roasted suckling pig!
Booze Cruise
Enjoy a cruise around the island in the late afternoon,
with a plentiful supply of beverages on board!
We often stop for snorkeling, and it is a great
chance for photos. Included at no extra charge is
giving you a glance of our daily spellbinding sunset!
Snorkeling Trips
Let us arrange the snorkeling trips for your satisfaction.
We have snorkelling equipment for rent on hourly
basis. You will be escorted to a picture perfect
beach which includes a beach BBQ.
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