Things to do in Cebu

Cebu combines history in Cebu City — Magellan's Cross, the Basilica del Santo Niño and Fort San Pedro — with hillside viewpoints like the Temple of Leah and the Taoist Temple, Talisay lechon, Mactan island hopping, and the island's south and north: the Moalboal sardine run, Kawasan canyoneering, Oslob's whale sharks, Osmeña Peak, Malapascua's thresher sharks and Bantayan.

Good to knowMoalboal, Oslob and Malapascua are each several hours from Cebu City by road, so plan an overnight stay instead of squeezing them into one day. Seas are calmest from about December to May; follow the local briefing around wildlife and keep your distance.