Olango Island Wildlife Sanctuary
A Ramsar wetland on the east side of Mactan Island, where tidal flats and mangroves serve as a key stopover for migratory birds along the East Asian–Australasian Flyway.
The sanctuary covers about 920 hectares on the southern part of Olango Island. It is the first site in the Philippines to be listed under the Ramsar Convention on Wetlands. During the migration season, dozens of species of migratory shorebirds can be seen here, including bar-tailed godwits, eurasian curlews, and occasionally the black-faced spoonbill. The island has a bird-watching tower and wooden boardwalks. Check tide tables and plan to visit around low tide, and bring your own binoculars. From Angel Jetty on Mactan Island, a small boat takes about 20 minutes to reach the island. From there, take a tricycle to the sanctuary entrance. The entry fee is very low.
Opening hours
About 08:00–17:00
Nearby sights
- Caohagan Island
- Hilutungan Island Marine Sanctuary
- Nalusuan Island Marine Sanctuary
- Mactan Guitar Factories
- Mactan Island
- Mactan Shrine (Liberty Shrine)
- Pandanon Island
- 10,000 Roses Cafe