Cebu: Olango Island

Olango is an island just four kilometers off the east coast of Mactan Island, Cebu. Like any other island featured in this site, Olango offers pristine white sandy beaches. But the island holds another treasure aside from that. It possesses the characteristic of a true paradise for the migratory birds which come from North China, Siberia and Japan. Here, you’ll certainly meet these exotic creatures, relax in the gloriously bright sun or taking refuge in the balmy shade of mangrove stands. So all-in-all, the island is a great escapade both for beach crazies and for the bird watchers.



Bird sanctuary

If ever you feel like bird watching, Olango Island is certainly your spot. The island offers as many as 32 species of birds that are dropping by in the island to refuel themselves for their next trip. These birds are fed on various food items that can be found in the shores of the island. Some of the visiting birds are: Asian Dowitcher, Common Sandpiper, and the Little Egret.


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Going to Olango Island

Getting there is not hard or complicated as you think if you’re in Cebu. First you need to be know where to get to Lapu-Lapu, take a Jeepney or Taxi to get there. The Jeepney terminal can be found at old White Gold at Reclamation Area. After you reached Lapu-Lapu, look for Tricycle that will take you to Mar Y Cielo Beach Resort. When you’re at Mar Y Cielo Beach Resort, take the Pump Boat to take you to the Olango Island.

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