Cebu holidays

Cebu lives up to its name as the ‘Queen City of the South’. This busy tourist hotspot in the Central Philippines is the oldest city in the country, and the province itself is made up of a main island and over 160 surrounding smaller islands and uninhabited islets.

It’s packed with historical significance, charming attractions, and some seriously good shopping and restaurants. Outside of the main metropolitan area, you’ll find tourist resorts that make the most of the region’s stunning natural beauty, with some of the most incredible sunsets and deserted beaches to discover.

The atmosphere in Cebu City is almost village-like, despite the fact that Cebu city is home to almost a million people. Book a package holiday to Cebu with Qatar Airways Holidays and you’ll discover a rich, vibrant destination that makes the most of its natural assets, as well as welcoming visitors with that typical Filipino warmth. Tour old forts, busy markets, deserted beaches, and tropical forests filled with colour, scents and sounds, making Cebu tropical paradise holiday destination for couples and families.

• Tour the sites of Cebu city, including the Basilica Minore Del Santo Nino, the culturally important Mactan Shrine (dedicated to Chieftain Lapu Lapu), and Fort San Pedro, the oldest Spanish fort in the Philippines.
• Head to Bantayan Island, with its white sandy beaches and clear blue water that’s a must if you love snorkelling and diving.
• Lace up your hiking boots and climb Osmeña Peak. It’s the highest peak in Cebu province, standing 1015m and providing dedicated hikers and climbers with some magnificent views across the Central Philippines.
• For a glimpse of some of the dazzling tropical birds that are native to the Philippines, head to Olango Island Wildlife Sanctuary, which is home to the largest colony of migratory birds in the region, and a stunning location for anyone who loves wildlife photography.
• Go whale shark watching. These magnificent creatures are native to the waters around the Philippines and are one of the biggest animals on the planet. Make sure you choose a reputable tour guide who will ensure that, while you get the chance to see these gentle giants up close, you won’t be disturbing their natural behaviour.