THE SANCTUARY OF BEAUTY THAT IS SUMILON ISLAND

Tucked at the far end south side of Cebu nested an island with lush green surrender, carpeted with fine cream sand and deep crystal azure waters called Sumilon.

For an island, Sumilon is a haven for many who wants to take life’s indulgence through relaxing, fun and adventure. It promises comfort through its visage that no one could ever imagine.

During the early times, the island served as a storm shelter for fishermen to take cover whenever they caught typhoon while amidst the ocean, that is also the very reason why atop the island is a lighthouse that guides the fishermen at night. The Cebuanos then coined the island’s name by using a local word “Sumilong” which means ‘to take refuge’, which represents the islands purpose to the locals.

Aside from its breathtaking view, this 24-hectare island boast nothing but pure bliss of fun experience. The island is also the first marine reserve off the southern tip of Cebu, which is why its water is a gem sanctuary for varied species including the black tip sharks.

There are two ways of arriving in the island, you may opt to take the longer route from Cebu City, where you have to enjoy a 4-hour bus ride and a 10-minute swift boat transfer going to the main island from Bluewater Sumilon Port, or via Dumaguete, which is quite more expensive due to limited flights but faster than the first. From Dumaguete you may take a cab going to Sibulan port and take a fast craft or a pump boat going to Li-loan port for 30 minutes, from there you may take a public vehicle going to Bluewater Sumilon Port in Bancogon Oslob for a total of an approximately one hour land and boat travel.

But whatever route you may opt to take, everything is all worth it when you arrive in the Island.

Sumilon remains to be Cebu’s best kept secret where Bluewater Island Resort is situated. This resort lives up to their promise and premise of bringing a one of a kind experience when you visit Sumilon. It is a captivating sanctuary for restless heart who just wants to escape the city and feel the pure bliss of life. This is just one of the many reasons why you have to experience this vacation haven.

Bluewater Island Resort in Sumilon is also well known for its shape changing sandbar, depending on the tides and season.

This is just a primer of our Sumilon travel, so you have to watch out for our photo heavy entry about Bluewater Sumilon on our next post.

For now, we leave you with a great assurance that Sumilon island is a legend of unspoiled nature that must go to your bucket list when you next visit Cebu.

All photos is courtesy of @edryanlorenzo and is subject for copyright