Cebu is rich in natural resources that provides for the needs of the residents of the island. Aside from contributing to the economic development of the island, these natural resources also serve as among of the main tourist drawers of Cebu. The different towns in the island have promoted their respective natural attractions, which have gradually become popular destinations of tourists here and abroad. One of these natural tourist attractions is the Discovery Reef in the northern town of Medellin.
Discovery Reef – image source: Municipality of Medellin Facebook Page
Discovery Reef
The Discovery Reef in the northern town of Medellin is an adventure destination for divers and explorers of the world underneath the waves. It features a coral garden stretching from the Polambato Channel up to the boundary of Daanbantayan. It holds a treasure trove of marine life where divers can have the time of their lives. The Discovery Reef is a little over four kilometers long and has centuries-old boulders and corals in different forms and sizes.
The Discovery Reef in the northern town of Medellin is an adventure destination for divers and explorers of the world underneath the waves. It features a coral garden stretching from the Polambato Channel up to the boundary of Daanbantayan. It holds a treasure trove of marine life where divers can have the time of their lives. The Discovery Reef is a little over four kilometers long and has centuries-old boulders and corals in different forms and sizes.
Discovery Reef – image source: travelnote.com
From the pump boat, you can already see brain corals, sea plumes, sheet corals, sea fans, and mound corals. In addition, once you dive into the water you will find yourself in a different world altogether. You cannot help but admire the beauty of nature as showcased by the colorful marine life in the area.
Discovery Reef – image source: fun-philippines.com
Getting to Medellin
The journey to Medellin starts at the Cebu North Bus Terminal. You have to hop on a bus headed for Kawit since it brings you directly to the town proper. You can also opt to ride a bus going to Daanbantayan and tell the driver or conductor you want to get off at Medellin.
The journey to Medellin starts at the Cebu North Bus Terminal. You have to hop on a bus headed for Kawit since it brings you directly to the town proper. You can also opt to ride a bus going to Daanbantayan and tell the driver or conductor you want to get off at Medellin.
Funtastic Island – image source: weekend.sunstar.com.ph
The Discovery Reef is just one of the tourist attractions of the northern town of Medellin, which has caught the attention of not only the locals but visitors to the town. It also shows the vast potential offered by eco-tourism to any of the towns in the island of Cebu. It has also transformed the once quiet town of Medellin into one of the popular destinations of local and international tourists visiting Cebu. In addition to the Discovery Reef, you may also want to explore Gibitngil Island or Funtastic Island off the coast of the town.
Have you visited the Discovery Reef in Medellin already? Tell us about it on the comments section below.
Have you visited the Discovery Reef in Medellin already? Tell us about it on the comments section below.
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