Sumilon Island (Beautiful Tourist Spot in the Municipality of Oslob)

Perfect place to relax "Sumilon Island"

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"White sands,blue waters and  Oslobanon's hospitality are just enough to have an extra ordinary experience."

Sumilon 

        A  24-hectare coral island off the coast of Bancogon, Oslob, Cebu. The island hosts the Sumilon Bluewater Island Resort which developed the island into an eco-friendly haven for those who want to get away from the stress of city living.

        It is located in the southeastern tip of the Municipality of Oslob in the province of Cebu. The island has an area of 24 hectares and has clear waters with varying aquamarine hues and white sand beaches in different areas of the island.

Things you will love while visiting Sumilon are:

• Diving

        The island is famous throughout the country and internationally for the exceptional beauty of its dive sites. Sumilon has four major dive sites namely:

1.  Coral Landscape
2.   Nikki’s Wall
3.  Julie’s Rock
4.  Garden Eel Plaza

 Sumilon's diving sites are famous for their superb visibility, stunning reefs and abundance of varied tropical marine species that provide an ideal and memorable dive.There are  natural lagoon teeming with high mangroves and natural caves used by fishermen to seek refuge during storms, and a pristine lake. On the south portion of the island, a lighthouse rests on a protected tree park and beside it is a “Baluarte”, a historical watchtower built as part of a warning system to thwart slavers and marauders in the 19th century.

• Bird Watching
• Beach Picnics
• Fishing
• Hiking
• Island Tours
• Paddling 
• Trekking
• Staying in the Resort (for vacation)

Sumilon Bluewater Island Resort is a private beach resort in the island of Sumilon. The island is about 125 km. from Cebu City and it was separated from the mainland, much closer to Negros Oriental's Dumaguete City.

How to get there?

Ride in a public bus like ceres (via oslob-bato) in South Bus Terminal in Cebu City located near Elizabeth Mall.

From the port of Oslob, there are pump boats that will bring you to the island.  In addition to this you may take the route to Sumilon Island via Dumaguete City since it is also close to the island.