Let's Explore the Entire Olango Island!!!!!!!

Olango Island viewed from the Top

Located five kilometers east of Mactan Island, Olango Island lies between the Bohol Strait to the south and the Camotes Sea to the north. To the east is the Olango Channel while to the west is the Hilutungan Channel. It has seven barangays, one of which is Sta. Rosa (erroneously used to refer to the whole of Olango Island), where the island’s wharf and parish church is located. Olango island hosts seven Lapu-Lapu city ba-rangays, namely, Baring, Caw-oy, Sabang, Santa Rosa, Talima, Tingo and Tunga-san.

How To Get There?

How to get to Olango Island? The trip to Olango Island is not complicated and many ways lead to us. First you have to come to the Philippines and especially to Cebu City.From Cebu City, take a taxi to the Pier of the Hilton Hotel or the one of Angasil, both located on Mactan Island. From the piers outrigger boats leave every 30 minutes to the pier of Santa Rosa. From the Santa Rosa Wharf, Talima Beach Villas and Dive resort can be reached within 15 minutes by tricycle or motorcycle.

The Pride of Olango


The Wildlife Sanctuary

Located in Barangay San Vicente in the Southernmost part of Olango Island in Lapu-Lapu City, this 920-hectare sanctuary is home to the largest concentration of migratory birds found so far in the country. These winged creatures travel between summer breeding grounds in Siberia, China and Japan and warmer climates of Australia and New Zealand, making a stop at Olango Island to refuel between long flights.

The Marine sanctuary

Since 2000 and world recognition of the importance of preservation and protection of these submarine tropical paradises around the island of Olango, other marine zones have become protected like the marine sanctuary of Talima. During various excursions, you will be able to go swimming, while you feed tropical fish or do snorkeling (mask and tuba) in these marine sanctuaries observing closely the incredible richness of their fauna and flora.

The Bird Sanctuary

You can view the birds using the binoculars

Olango Island, situated off Mactan Island in Cebu, is one of the seven best-known flyways in the world for migrating birds. Its main attraction is its 920-hectare Olango Island Wildlife Sanctuary, a haven for migratory birds from Siberia, Northern China, and Japan. These birds flock to the island seeking refuge from the winter climate of other countries.[ The sanctuary supports the largest concentration of migratory birds found so far in the Philippines. There are 97 species of birds in Olango, 48 of which are migratory species, while the rest are resident birds of the island.

The birds use Olango as a major refueling station as well as a wintering ground. The birds stop by the island on their southward                     journey to Australia and New Zealand and on       their journey back to their nesting grounds.                            Among the frequent guests are Chinese egrets, Asiatic dowitchers, Eastern curlews, plovers, sanpipers, Black-tailed Godwit and Red Knot. It is best to visit Olango around the months of July to November just in time for winter in the Northern Hemisphere. 




The Talima Water Park

This park is located at Talima,Olango Island Lapu-Lapu City.It is a short 10- 15 minutes boat ride from Mactan, wherein you have the option to either take a Talima Adventure and Water Park banca shuttle or take any boat, both can be found at the Hilton Wharf, in Punta Engano.

The entrance fee is only P100. The greater portion of which is donated to the Talima Marine Sanctuary who are the custodians of the island.  Funds raised through the collection of an entrance fee are used for the preservation and maintainance of Talima. This entrance fee does not include the use of any of the park’s rides and attractions.  




The park’s main attraction is the Funflatables.  Great for both children and adults, it is a water recreation system featuring a giant inflatable slide, water trampolines and water rollers.  For a special introductory promo rate of only PHP250, you have unlimited access to the Funflatables all day.  We also have several land based activities for you to enjoy such as the zipline, atv and mountain bike rentals and many more.  






The Floating Restaurant

It was located at one of the barangay of Olango namely brgy. Caw-oy.This brgy.was famous for it's floating restaurant.When you were starving during you're tour at Olango, floating restaurant is a place where you should go.There are lot of foods in that restaurant especially seafoods but make sure that if you will order a lot ,you will have enough money in your pocket. Bec.the food there is a little expensive!!!!

A crab

A shell or what they call it "sa-ang"

                                                                                                          

Shrimp and sweet and sour Fish

Olango Island is a place where you would experience a real happiness.Missing to visit the spots is like missing a chapter in your life.So don't missed it.See you there at Olango!!!