Moalboal The Diving Paradise of Cebu Since the 1970s, Moalboal has developed a tourism industry based on diving and beaches. The municipality had the sole two white sand beaches on the western shore of Cebu Island, but in the 70s the Panagsama Beach in Basdiot was washed away during a typhoon although some excellent dive spots remain. The remaining beach, Basdako Beach (meaning Big Sand), is located in the barangay of Saavedra. Interestingly enough, Basdiot where Panagsama Beach is located means Little Sand. Though the beach in Panagsama is practically gone, cottages and resorts dot the shoreline, mostly catering to tourists who come to the town to scuba dive and engage in watersports. Basdako Beach, which used to be a quieter beach that locals frequent, has only recently developed, due perhaps to the overcrowding that resulted in the other beach. Basdako now has a number of resorts and several cottages where tourists can stay. Tourists wanting to stay in Moalboal can easily take a taxi from Cebu Intl. airport. It should cost less than 2000 Pesos. Other ways to get to Moalboal would be to take a taxi to the Librando bus terminal. In Moalboal all tourists stay at Panagsama Beach. There is plenty of accommodation on the beach. The tri-cycle drivers normally drop you off at the main square. At the main square you will find Eve’s kiosk, a bungalow hotel and Nelsons Dive Shop. Both are high class and you can always leave your baggage at the safe dive shop to look for other accommodation.

Some of the best diving in the world can be had in Moalboal. Do NOT leave before you have done a dive at Pescador Island.

Entertainment is laid back and not for clubbers. The most popular bar at the moment is ‘’Chili Bar’’, you can have a beer for less than 50 Cent US there.

Other than diving there’s White Beach. Planet Action Adventure will take you for mountain climbing, river climbing, horse back riding or just a bit of mountain biking. Make sure you are well insured!/

Anyone wishing to stay long term in the Basdiot area should be aware of water now being sold taking advantage of the poor supply due to overpopulation. Some of the "resorts" advertised are well withing earshot if not next to the local outdoor disco. Its either join in the fun will the dancers (mostly children or men dressed as women or buy some earplugs before you go!

Tourism Activities

• Scuba Diving at the different Diving Points 
• Snorkeling 
• Mountain Climbing 
• Resto-bar Hoping 
• Souvenir Shopping 
• Sun Bathing 
• Sea Kayaking 
• Horseback Riding
• Mountain Biking 
• Wind Surfing