Camotes Island Guides & Informations

Camotes Island Guides & Informations.

Camotes Island

Is situated southwest of Leyte Island, north of Bohol Island and East of Cebu island. It is a part of Cebu.  This island is sometimes known as the Lost Horizon of the south and is famous for its white sand beaches and natural caves and natural attractions like lakes and falls that will connect us to the beauty of nature. There is also a score of dive sites around the islands.

Camotes Island is composed of  Island namely:

1. Pacijan Island has only the municipality of San Francisco, which is located east of Cebu.
2. Poro Island has the municipalities of Poro  and Tudela and is located
3. Ponson Island has Pilar as its sole municipality and is located North of Bohol.
4. Tulang an island Barangay of San Francisco, which is located Southwest of Leyte.

The main islands of Pacijan and Poro are connected by a 1.5-kilometer-long (0.93-mile) causeway. Ponson lies about four kilometer (2.5 mi) northeast of Poro, across the Kawit Strait. Tulang is located a short distance north of Pacijan

The main islands of Pacijan and Poro are connected by a 1.5-kilometer-long (0.93-mile) causeway. Ponson lies about four kilometer (2.5 mi) northeast of Poro, across the Kawit Strait. Tulang is located a short distance north of Pacijan

Camotes Island is just a couple of hours away from Cebu City. It is home to some of the Philippines best beaches  and one of the world’s most undiscovered paradises.

Also in the Camotes Islands you can find tourist spots, like Greenlake Park, Mt. Calvary (Kalbaryo), mangrove swamp caves along the road sides from Pacijan (San Francisco) to Poro, fresh water from underground lakes and waterfalls. There are also two waterfalls, one in Tudela  and one in Poro Some of the resorts offer diving and snorkeling opportunities

 Truly  Camotes is a paradise in a making. With its white sand beaches, caves, lakes which is stunning,  and water sports activities makes a summer worth remembering. This piece of paradise with its charm and natural beauty will surprise you and make you fall in love with it.

How to get to Camotes Island

Camotes can be reached by:

1.Cebu City – Danao – to Camotes Island.

a. Travel to Danao Port by:Taking a Ceres Bus in the North Bus Terminal in Mandaue City. Take the Bus that is heading to Danao Port. The bus fare is around P30 and the its travel time at least 2 hours from Cebu.

b. Take a V Hire bound for Danao in the SM City Mall in the North Reclamation Area. Vhire fare is P50.00, and the Travel time is one hour and thirty Minutes.

After arriving in Danao, you may take the Super Shuttle Ferry  in case you wish to go to Poro Port.

If your destination is Consuelo Port then you should take the Ferry under the Jomalia Shipping  Corporation Estimated fare for Danao to Camotes is Php 200.00. Travel time is 2 hours.

2. Pier 1 to  Camotes Island.

Another way of going to Camotes Island is By Fast Craft (Ocean Jet) at Pier 1 Cebu City Port. Good For Cebu  staying people

3. Mactan Marinal Mall  to Camotes Island

The fastest way to get to Camotes island is via Jomalia Fast Craft from Mactan which only takes 1 hour and 10 minutes. This will cost you approximately P500.  Good For Mactan  staying people.

More information here: Camotes Ferry Schedule (Mactan & Danao)

Things to do while  in  Camotes Island

1. Massage on the  beach: Get a massage while resting in the beach. There is so many massage ladies scattered in the beach.

2. Snorkeling and swimming. There are so many great spots for  snorkeling spots around the island. Enjoying the crystal clear water and the rich marine life at the Camotes Island. diverse so Some hotel offers Snorkeling especially the  Flying Fish Resort for place to snorkel.

3. Strolling around the island. You can easily stroll and walk  round the island in. There are many motor bike that can be hired and there you go, exploring the whole island . Visit Tulang Diot Island, Santiago Resort, Mangodlong Beach Resort, Bakhaw Beach.

4.Island & Caves hopping –there are so many islands  and caves that you can visit while you are in Camotes. Just  organized a tour  that will take you to  Guadalupe Cave, Busay Waterfalls Bay walk, Buho Rock, Bukilat Cave in Tudela Lake Danao, Timabu Cave, Alta Vista  St. Joseph Parish, Kalbaryo,

Stay  In –  while  in Camotes Island

For a best accommodation please check the following website:

 https://ph.hotels.com/ or https://www.agoda.com/ www.trivago.com

or if you may use this accommodation while  in Camotes.

1. Mangodlong Paradise Resort Price starts @ P 5,500
2. Camotes Island Ocean Heaven Resort, Price starts @ P 4,500.00
3. Swisslagoon Restaurannt and Hotel  – Price starts @ P 4,200
4. Coco Grove Nature Resort & SPA Price starts @ P 3,000
5. Santiago Bay Garden and Resort Price starts @ P 2,500
6. Mangodlong Rock Resort Price starts @ P 2,300
7. Aladin White Beach Resort Price starts @ P 2,700
8. Aizawa Beach Resort Price starts @ P 2,100
9. Masamayors Beach House Resort    Price starts @ P 1,700
10. Camotes Flying Fish Resort Resort Price starts @ 1,500.00

For a Budget Friendly accommodation traveler you may use this for your room accommodation:

1. Papa Tasi Lake Side Hotel and Park   Price starts @ P 600
2. Seaside Guest House   Price starts @ P 600
3. RMS Travellers Inn  – Price starts @ P 700
4. Mick and Kaye B & B Price starts @ P 900
5. Camotes Eden R3   Price starts @ P 1,100
6. Villa Conchita    Price starts @ P 1,100
7. Villa Marquez   Price starts @ P 1,200
8. Bano Beach Resort    Price starts @ P 1,400
9. My Little Island Hotel   Price starts @ P 1,400
10. Heritage Inn   Price starts @ P 1,500

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