15 Cool Spots for a Quick Dip During Your Cebu Road Trip

So, you are on a grand Cebu road trip to check out all of the island’s best spots. All of a sudden, you get this urge to take a quick swim. But you don’t want anything fancy. All you want is a nice little spot, preferably right next to the highway, where you can park your vehicle, change to your swimming wear, and just dive straight in — no long treks, no Google maps, and no stress. Just you and a beautiful natural spot, only a few steps away, waiting to be conquered.

This week, TheCebuano lists down 15 of the coolest and most gorgeous natural spots you might want to check out if you want to get off the highway for a bit during your road trip.


Catarman Bridge

LOCATION  Liloan
TYPE  Beach / Ocean
FEES  –
DISTANCE  Along the road

Want something a little extreme? Liloan’s Catarman public ‘beach’ is as exciting as it looks. It is open to the public and is situated just 3 minutes from the Liloan Municipal Hall.


Obong Beach

LOCATION  Dalaguete
TYPE  Beach
FEES  PhP 5.00 – PhP 10.00
DISTANCE  2 minutes from the highway

Just a few steps from the usually-crowded Obong Spring is the barangay’s secluded and very quiet white sand beach. If you’re lucky, you’ll get the whole beach to yourself!


Lambug Beach

LOCATION  Badian
TYPE  Beach
FEES  –
DISTANCE  10 minutes from the highway

Just park your vehicle, find a spot for your things, and put on your swimming attire. You’re ready to conquer Badian’s amazing public white sand beach!


Tingko Beach

LOCATION  Alcoy
TYPE  Beach
FEES  –
DISTANCE  Along the South National Highway

Considered one of southern Cebu’s best beaches, Alcoy town’s Tingko Beach is impossible to miss. And resist.


Matutinao River

LOCATION  Badian
TYPE  Estuary
FEES  –
DISTANCE  Along the national highway

Fresh water meets sea water in this section of Matuninao, Badian’s amazingly gorgeous Matutinao River.


Tabuelan Beach

LOCATION  Tabuelan
TYPE  Beach
FEES  –
DISTANCE  1 minute from the highway

Peace, quiet, crystal clear water, and pearly white sand — everything you need is right here in Tabuelan. And don’t forget to ask around. Tabuelan has some of the beach white sand beaches in Cebu!


Dalaguete Poblacion Beach

LOCATION  Dalaguete
TYPE  Beach
FEES
DISTANCE  2 minutes from the South National Road

Just two minutes from the highway, this public beach in Poblacion, Dalaguete is perfect for late afternoon dips with friends and family. It will never disappoint.


Pinamungajan Plaza

LOCATION  Pinamungajan
TYPE  Beach / Ocean
FEES  –
DISTANCE  Along the national road

Get to know the locals and have fun at the same time at Pinamungajan’s seaside plaza.


San Remigio Poblacion Beach

LOCATION  San Remigio
TYPE  Public Beach
FEES  –
DISTANCE  1 minute from the national highway

No swimming or public beach list is ever complete without Cebu’s longest coastline – San Remigio.


Tuburan Quay

LOCATION  Tuburan
TYPE  Quay / Beach
FEES  –
DISTANCE  1 minute from the national highway

Got time to spare? Cast that fishing rod and wait for your first catch. Or, you can always just jump right in and swim in Tuburan’s clear waters.


Oslob Plaza Beach

LOCATION  Oslob
TYPE  Beach
FEES  –
DISTANCE  2 minutes from the national highway

After enjoying Oslob’s heritage wonders, head on to the beach just a few paces away for a quick swim. You will love it!


Gakub Cold Spring

LOCATION  Dalaguete
TYPE  Cold spring
FEES  –
DISTANCE  Along the national road

Fancy a quick freshwater dip? Dalaguete’s Gakub Spring is only a couple of steps from the main road. The view is gorgeous, too!


Linaw Spring

LOCATION  Argao
TYPE  Cold spring
FEES  –
DISTANCE  Along the national highway

Literally right next to the South National Road, Argao’s beautiful Linaw Spring is a favorite watering hole especially during the summer months.


Mahayahay Beach

LOCATION  Argao
TYPE  Public Beach
FEES  PhP 5 – 10
DISTANCE  3 minutes from the national highway

Cool mighty waves, clean beach, and friendly locals – Argao’s Mahayahay Beach has all of that. And more!


Boljoon Plaza

LOCATION  Boljoon
TYPE  Beach
FEES  –
DISTANCE  Along the national road

After admiring Boljoon’ age-old heritage structures, simply cross the street to enjoy the town’s beautiful turquoise waters.



 Which of these amazing quick dip destinations have you visited? Don’t forget to let us know in the comments section below! 🙂

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