{"id":7562,"date":"2019-04-05T07:33:04","date_gmt":"2019-04-05T07:33:04","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/queencitycebu.com\/?p=7562"},"modified":"2023-12-20T15:40:02","modified_gmt":"2023-12-20T15:40:02","slug":"explore-pescador-islands-underwater-paradise","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/queencitycebu.com\/explore-pescador-islands-underwater-paradise\/","title":{"rendered":"Explore Pescador Island\u2019s Underwater Paradise"},"content":{"rendered":"

If you think that you\u2019ve been to every nook and cranny of Cebu, maybe it\u2019s time to think again. Did you know that the province of Cebu has more than a hundred surrounding islands? And one of them has an abundant marine resources underwater. This time, let\u2019 get to know more about the island of Pescador!<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Photo by Mikael Ancheta<\/p><\/div>\n

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Photo by Christine R. Rabor<\/p><\/div>\n

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Photo by Christine R. Rabor<\/p><\/div>\n

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According to some locals, Pescador earned its name from the Spaniards. Because the area\u2019s rich marine life, many fishing is became the main source of livelihood in the town. Hence, the term Pescador which means \u201cfisherman\u201d<\/strong>. Pescador is located ninety kilometers southwest of Cebu City. It is a favorite to many recreational divers because it\u2019s easy to access, good for freediving and snorkeling, and has a wide range of dive sites to choose from. Pescador Island can be found at the grand Tanon Strait that separates the islands of Negros Oriental and Cebu. But what makes Pescador Island exemplary compared to the other islands is its famous \u201csardines run\u201d<\/strong> wherein guests can swim together with schools of sardines!<\/p>\n

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Saradine run at Pescador Island. Photo by Sheena Eleccion<\/p><\/div>\n

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Pescador Island Highlights<\/strong><\/p>\n

Going to Pescador Island is already a glorious natural adventure as you may occasionally witness dolphins hanging near your boat as you go to the island. The clear waters of Pescador will allow you to marvel the abundance of coral reefs and its inhabitants \u2013 stonefish, frogfish, nudibranchs, reef fish, lionfish, groupers, scorpion fish, sweetlips, and many others. <\/strong>Sometimes, whitetip sharks, hammerheads, tiger sharks, and thresher shark<\/strong> appear in the area; although this is very seldom. Surely, Pescador has a lot of underwater surprise for those who are willing to discover more!<\/p>\n

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Photo by Toby Kulot<\/p><\/div>\n

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Free Diving. Photo by Sheena Eleccion<\/p><\/div>\n

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Free diving at the island. Photo by Louie Garcia<\/p><\/div>\n

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Photo by Sheena Eleccion<\/p><\/div>\n

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Dolphin watching on the way to Pescador Island. Photo by Rolin Lapuerta Mejala.<\/p><\/div>\n

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Dolphin watching on the way to Pescador Island. Photo by Talisay Point<\/p><\/div>\n

\u00a0<\/strong>How to get there?<\/strong><\/p>\n