Campalabu sandbar now open to tourists

CEBU, Philippines — More tourism destinations in Cebu Province have opened their doors to tourists two years into the pandemic.

After the Lambug beach and canyoneering activity in Badian and the whale shark watching in Oslob, the Campalabu Sandbar and Marine Sanctuary in Pinamungajan town are also now open.

“The sandbar spans hectare during low tide and is smaller during high tide. It sits in the middle of the municipal sea-rich marine life and holds a spectacular view of the beauty of the town’s coastline and the Mt. Kanlaon in the neighboring Negros Province,” according to the Facebook post of Turismo Sa Pinamungajan / Public Information Office on March 4, 2022.

The Campalabu sandbar is one of the tourism-pride in Pinamungajan.  It is 15 minutes away from the mainland.

The LGU imposes P50 environmental fee for visitors coming in the said white sand beach, there’s a 20% discount for senior citizen and it’s free for children 7 years old and below.

There’s a boat that will ferry the visitors to and from the said white sand beach, the rent is P1, 500 back and forth.

A maximum of six (6) people are allowed per boat or trip. The sandbar is open from 8 am to 4 pm, but there’s a 3 pm cut off to accept visitor. Tourists can do reservation as early as 6 am.

“For walk-ins, you may proceed to our welcome center at the community fish landing, public beach, Tajao, Pinamungajan, Cebu,” the LGU announced on social media. — FPL (FREEMAN)