Moalboal, Cebu by Henri

On the 25th, they went to MOALBOAL.  First they took the bus going to Bato then to Moalboal.  He got to bed around past 8 pm because he was so tired. Who would not get tired? hahaha.

This is a Nice Place!!!

MOALBOAL is a fourth income class municipality in the province of Cebu, Philippines.  According to the 2010 census, it has a population of 27,676.  In the 2013 election, it has 18,663 registered voters.

Extending as a peninsula on the south-western tip of Cebu, Moalboal is bordered to the west by the Tanon Strait.  From the western shoreline, Negros Island can be seen.  Moalboal is located 89 kilometers (55 mi) from Cebu City, about 2 1/2 hours by bus.

Moalboal is between the towns of Alcantara and Badian.  From the bridge located in Moalboal town can be seen the popular tourist attraction, Pescador Island. (wikipedia & trip advisor)

http://www.cebu-bluewaters.com/basdaku-beach-resort.html

"In Moalboal, Cebu Province, there is a popular one-kilometer long stretch of white sand beach. 

Along the coastline of this beach you’ll find various sorts of establishments and facilities that cater to guests' needs who come to enjoy the beach and the sea.

Basdaku Beach Resort is its popular name. The name "basdaku" (or "basdakoo) is the Cebuano (Visayan language) transliteration for the word ‘big sand’ (bas for sand, daku for big or wide). I think it is somehow a poetic name coined to describe this long stretch of amazing white beach.

SPECIAL FEATURES

As already described above, Basdaku Beach Resort is known for its long stretch of white sand beach.

Actually, it is the whole province of Cebu that has white sand beaches since the whole island (including its more than a hundred satellite islands) itself is made up of coralline deposits.

In other words, the province is made up of corals that have been elevated to its present level where plants and animals (including us) can survive after millions of years of its progressive creation (or evolution).

Basdaku is not only a white sand beach but, of course, it has crystal clear pristine water. The beach is very much available to the public and great for most activities allowed by the management that watches over and maintains its natural environment.

Facilities, Accommodations, Fun Activities & Adventures

Small Local Restaurants

These restaurants are locally called ‘karenderya’. Its in the karenderyas where you can enjoy local dishes cooked from freshly caught sea foods. They also offer meat dishes – pork, beef, goat. The price is usually much cheaper compared to bigger restaurants. Karenderyas are very simple and provide basic space for eating with tables and chairs. Usually they have full and open views of the surrounding!

Accommodation or Tent

Basdaku Beach Resort offers various sorts of affordable accommodation rates. Basically, the standard room rate is PhP1,500 while the family room is about PhP2000/night. But these rates could vary depending on the establishment’s proximity to the beach, their facilities, among other amenities you prefer.

If you are more of a cowboy, scout or adventurous type, you can bring with you a tent and pitch it on the area where it is allowed.

Preparing Your Meals

Since this is a public beach, you are allowed to bring in your own food supplies. And the good thing is that they even allow you to cook your food, that is, if you bother to carry heavy loads to this area (which mostly wouldn’t want to do!).

And, the good news is that they have grilling and cooking equipment available for rent, if you wish. You can easily buy fresh sea foods or any from the market nearby Basdaku Beach. Just take a motorcycle for a 25-peso ride.

Just keep the surrounding always clean after cooking.

Finding Nemo & Basdaku Beach Resort

South Bus Terminal

Take a bus from Cebu South Bus Terminal that heads to Moalboal Municipality. This terminal is located in Lion Kilat Street close to E-Mall (Elizabeth Mall). You can find choices of bus companies and franchised vans for your trip.

The fare is over PHP100, especially for air-con buses and less for non-aircon ones. Although many passengers get off at Basdaku, it is better to inform the konduktor (‘conductor’ is the guy that collects fare inside the bus) to drop you off where Basdaku can be conveniently reached. 

Don’t worry too much because you’ll know you are already approaching when you start noticing nice beaches on your right hand side. There are sign boards of various beach resorts along the roadsides welcoming you!
V-Hire

Aside from the bus, you can take this van going to Basdaku from South Bus Terminal. For both bus and van, it takes about 2 and a half to 3 hours to reach Basdaku. A private vehicle can get there faster – about 1 and half hours only!

At Basdaku Beach Resort
Motorcycles are omniscient in this part of the world. Motorcycle is the mode of transportation, although there are some cars/taxis and vans available. However, motorcycles always await the passengers coming and you’ll hear drivers calling you. When you decide which one just inform the driver to bring you to your destination. But first, make sure you have some idea about the price."

The next day, although it was windy and cloudy, he and Esa enjoyed kayaking.  In the afternoon around past 3 pm, the rain woke him up while sleeping on a sunbed.  He then went to a restaurant to eat since he was hungry.  The rain was such a spoiler.

Have you had any ghostlike or scary experiences since you started traveling to other countris?  "No, what do you mean? haha Have I seen ghosts or feel them or what?  But I think the answer is no. hahaha."

They also tried to rent motorbikes and went to the other waterfalls.

They went to the chili bar/restaurant, met some Filipinos, went camping with them where they drank till sunrise.

“Who dropped first?  Filipino or Finn?” “Filipino and Finn at the same time”

The next day he and Esa spent Sunday just chilling in the restaurant.

Temporary puppy adoption while chilling out

“What can you say about the Philippines?”  “Everybody should go to the Philippines…or not everybody cause then this place would be ruined”

“How’s the people treating you there?”  “Too good…yea, all of you Filipinas are sooo nice, you too”.  That was so nice of Henri to say.

Disclaimer:  This is just  micro-blog since Henri is a tourist...we just shared bits of info via whatsapp. Other info was added via blog, google sites, wikipedia, etc.