Panagsama Beach
The main dive strip, where the famous sardine run swirls just a short swim from the shoreline.
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Moalboal
Cebu · Philippines
A laid-back diving town on Cebu's southwest coast, best known for a massive resident school of sardines just off the shore.
Places to visit
Things to do
Sardine Run snorkeling
Millions of sardines form a shimmering, shifting cloud in shallow water off Panagsama — visible with just a mask and snorkel.
Pescador Island diving
A small island a short boat ride out, ringed by walls and a sardine-filled 'cathedral' formation prized by divers.
Sea turtle spotting
Green sea turtles are commonly seen grazing along the reef and seagrass near the shore.
Kawasan Falls canyoneering
Badian, near Moalboal
In neighbouring Badian, a popular canyoneering route jumps and swims down turquoise pools to the tiered Kawasan Falls.
Local tips
Combine the south
Moalboal sits near other south-Cebu draws like Badian and Oslob, easy to combine over a few days.