Pandanon Island
A white-sand sandbar island that is a frequent stop on Cebu island-hopping tours. At low tide, its long shallows and clear water are ideal for swimming, sunbathing, and photos.
Pandanon Island lies in the strait southeast of Mactan Island. Administratively it belongs to Getafe in Bohol province. It is a classic stop on island-hopping tours departing from Mactan and is usually paired with Hilutungan and Nalusuan islands. The island has a fine white-sand beach and a few fishermen's huts, and the shallow water around it is bright blue. It is good for swimming and wading, and boat operators typically arrange a barbecue lunch here. A small environmental fee applies to go ashore. From Mactan pier, a crab boat takes about an hour. Island-hopping prices are charged per boat. There is almost no shade on the island, so bring sun protection.
Opening hours
Daytime (depends on island-hopping boats)
Nearby sights
- Caohagan Island
- Olango Island Wildlife Sanctuary
- Nalusuan Island Marine Sanctuary
- Hilutungan Island Marine Sanctuary
- Mactan Shrine (Liberty Shrine)
- Mactan Island
- Mactan Guitar Factories
- 10,000 Roses Cafe