Escape to paradise at Sumilon Island! White-sand beaches, crystal-clear waters, and tropical bliss await. Your island getaway begins now!

Sumilon Island is an uninhabited island just off the southeastern coast of Cebu Island. Except for a small resort and lighthouse on the island, the island’s numerous visitors come from the mainland by boat to relax and enjoy a beautiful beach destination that is a perfect Instagram backdrop.

Except at high tide, Sumilon island has a fantastic white sand beach and large sand bar that makes for a great place to snorkel, dive, and get lit.

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The public beaches areas are completely free (aside from a few hundred pesos to rent a boat) and have no amenities (including toilets). If you need anything, be sure to bring it with you, especially sunblock, food and plenty of drinks. Thankfully, it’s only a 15-minute boat ride back to Oslob where they have shops and amenities.

The Philippine islands are only a few degrees North of the equator. The sun is intensely hot there year-round and you’ll get a nasty sunburn without continual application of sunblock. Don’t be THAT person on the plane who is lobster-red.

Overall, Sumilon Island is a superb place to unwind and relax in the intensely hot Philippine sun, surrounded by the warm turquoise blue waters of the Philippine Sea.

Everything you need to know before you visit Sumilon Island

Review

Discover Sumilon Island: A Tropical Paradise in Southeastern Cebu

6.6/10

• Rated 7 out of 10Explorability7
• Rated 6 out of 10Value for the money6
• Rated 7 out of 10Popularity7
• Rated 5 out of 10Overall badassery5