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Olango Island Cebu Philippines

Olango Island Wildlife Sanctuary
Olango Island is a diverse coastal ecosystem consisting of extensive coralline sandflats, mangroves, seagrass beds, and offshore coral reefs. The island's mangroves are most extensive in the Cebu province, and its offshore corals are home to scores of various marine species. The island is virtually flat, and it is surrounded by warm seas and partly sheltered from monsoons and strong trade winds.[9]

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,[10] 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.[11] 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.[12]

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,[13] Black-tailed Godwit and Red Knot.[12] It is best to visit Olango around the months of July to November just in time for winter in the Northern Hemisphere.

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MUST SEE ATTRACTIONS
Cebu Beaches
Mactan Island - The "diving mecca of the south" and a coral island where deluxe beach resorts are located.
Moalboal, Southwest of Cebu City - White sandy beaches and excellent coral reefs for scuba diving.
Malapascua Island - White sandy beaches and crystal clear waters, also ideal for swimming and snorkeling.
Bantayan Island - Famous for beautiful coral reefs and white sandy beaches ideal for diving.
Camotes Island - Long stretches of white sand beaches plus an exciting waterfall and Bukilat Cavern.
Island Hopping - Motorized outrigger boats take you to (Caohagan, Hilutungan, different islands to bask on white sandy Nalusuan, Cabul-an Islands) beaches or simply explore the sea.

Eco-Tourism Destinations
Olango Bird Sanctuary, Olango, Cebu - Features the largest concentration of migratory birds found so far in the country and serves as a refueling station as well as wintering ground for the birds.
Nalusuan Island & Marine Sanctuary - Famous for astounding presence of marine life and is a superb area for different Olango Reef, Cordova, Cebu aqua sports activities.

Historical Landmarks - Fort San Pedro, Magellan's Cross, Magellan's Marker, Lapu-lapu Monument, Heritage of Cebu Monument, Colon Street, University of San Carlos, Basilica Minore del Sto. Niño, Casa Gorordo Museum, Image of Sto. Niño, Capitol Building

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