The heart of the Visaya islands, Cebu is a vibrant island that is a gateway to Bohol, Siargao and many other islands in the region.
In the heart of the Visaya group of islands, Cebu is the most densely populated island in the Philippines and is home to Cebu City, the capital of the Southern Philippines. Here you’ll find lively bars and an array of restaurants.
As well as the bustling metropolis, visitors to Cebu can also discover excellent diving and snorkelling, historical landmarks and, for the more adventurous, canyoning along Kanlaob River and Kawasan Falls.
Don’t miss a visit to Fort San Pedro, the oldest fort in the Philippines. The impressive building has a unique structure, with walls 20-foot tall and 8-foot thick.
Explore the fort, clamber up the ramparts and wander the walled garden. Discover more about the history of the fort and Cebu itself at the museum.
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Travel Specialist
Philippines travel information
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- Time zone: +8 GMT
- Flight time: 16-18 hours
- Recommended airlines: Cathay Pacific, Thai Airways, Emirates, Qatar
- Currency: Philippine peso
- Tipping guideline: 10% of total bill
- Health considerations: There is a risk of altitude illness when travelling to destinations of 2,500m or higher. There is a risk of dengue. There is a risk of Zika virus. There is a low risk of malaria in rural areas of the Philippines below 600m and on the islands of Luzon, Mindanao, Mindoro, and Palawan. There is no risk of malaria in cities or on the islands of Boracay, Bohol, Catanduanes, Cebu and Leyte. There is no risk of polio in the Philippines, however, proof of polio vaccination may be necessary for some travellers. There is no risk of yellow fever in the Philippines, however, yellow fever vaccination is required for travellers arriving from countries with risk of yellow fever transmission.
- Capital: Manila
- Population: 119,106,224
- National languages: Filipino, English
- Electricity and plugs: Type A, B, & C, 220 V
- Mobile phone coverage: Good
- UK passport visa requirements: You don't need a visa for Philippines if you have a British passport - for a maximum of 30 days
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