"Discover idyllic places where time stands     still and beauty overwhelms...

A home away from home...

Come and explore the Island Paradise where all beauty resides!"

The Lapu-Lapu City
 (Ang Dakbayan sa Sidlakan)

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    The City of Lapu-Lapu is a first highly-urbanized city in the province of Cebu in the Philippines. The city occupies most of Mactan Island, a few kilometer off the main island of Cebu and also covers the area of Olango Island further to the southeast region, plus few other islands.

The Oponganons


"Take a glimpse of  what they've got..."

joyous

festive

cheerful

gorgeous

talented

friendly   

Exquisite Beach Resorts

Cebu Marine Beach Resort

 The Cebu Marine Beach Resort  is located at Suba Basbas, Lapu-Lapu City. A constant sea breeze provides favorable temperature while staying in the beach or in the swimming pool. If you prefer to take the night in private tranquility, their accommodation offers comfort and ease. Their cottages are beautifully designed in native Filipino architecture. The necessary conveniences of modern living are provided to offer placate and alleviate.

Maribago Bluewater Beach Resort

      Maribago Bluewater Beach Resort is located at Maribago Lapu-Lapu City. "The sweetness of doing nothing and the satisfaction of doing everything". It is an art you can discover and perfect at Maribago Bluewater Beach Resort, a lush 5-hectare paradise of pure intimate pleasure. Here, they put thought into every detail of your stay -- from the moment they greet you "mabuhay" to the time they bid you "farewell".

Shangrila's Mactan Island Resort  

    The Shangila's Mactan Island Resort that can be found at Punta Engaño Road, P.O. Box 86, Lapu-Lapu City. Being the Philippines' largest and most exclusive deluxe resort, this resort gives its guests the ultimate tropical paradise vacation experience. Located in Cebu, this idyllic resort with its beautiful private beach offers an exciting range of recreation activities and superb cuisine. Every guestroom blends tropical decor with modern amenities and private balconies provide panoramic views of the Visayan Sea and outlying islands, making it a perfect getaway for fun and relaxation. 

Tambuli Beach Club

     The Tambuli Beach Club located at Buyong, Lapu-Lapu City. White coral sand beach, calm turquoise waves, superior resort facilities. They're all in Tambuli Beach Club. Situated close enough for a quick escape from the bustle of the city, the island resort offers dynamic recreation activities and a lot of rolling good times from dawn till dusk. Play around on the surf and even on the sand, gather seashells and memories.

    Take time to discover this idyllic places, then yo'ull experience a magnificent feeling far better than you could ever dream of.

   

"The Mactan Shrine"

  

       One of Lapu-Lapu City's best tourist attraction is the "Mactan Shrine" which is firmly dedicated in honor of Lapu-Lapu, Ferdinand Magellan, and the Battle of Mactan. Going back to our history, Lapu-Lapu was the native chieftain of Mactan Island, and he resisted the efforts of Magellan to subdue his people and to be converted to Christianity and to be subjected to the throne of Spain. The subsequent battle on April 27, 1521 between the Spaniards and Lapu-Lapu and his men resulted to the death of Magellan. The shrine was erected on the supposed spot where the battle took place. Thus, its not only the exguisiteness of the shrine that captures humans' heart but also the historic connotation it possess.

"Foods and Delicacies"

gulaman and sago

Gulaman and Sago
      When you go native, this the best drink you’ll ever have. Forget about Diet Coke or Iced Tea. A combination of Gulaman (Gelatin) and Sago (Tapioca), with a sweet taste from sugar cane or brown sugar topped with shaved ice, will have you want for more.

kare-kare

Kare-Kare

     This mouthwatering main dish is one of our country’s top native food. Cooked with peanut sauce, it consists of ox tails, tripe and small intestines of beef while the vegetables consists of eggplants, pechay leaves, and sitaw (long string beans). This is served in a native bowl which is called palayok. As a side flavoring, shrimp paste or bagoong comes with this native main dish.

crispy pata

Crispy Pata

     Number 2 Rule is never order a Kare-Kare without the Crispy Pata. I really don’t know why this combination goes with one another but it really taste that good. Crispy Pata is pork legs with the ski boiled with flavors and deep fried for that crunchy on the outside, tender and juicy onn, the inside. This served always with a side dipping sauce made up of soy sauce and vinegar with spices.

escabecheng Lapu-Lapu

Escabecheng Lapu Lapu

     For fish lovers you could order this as well. The lapu-lapu is one of the most expensive tropical fish in the Philippines that is similar to a Red Snapper. The fish is prepared and very lightly rolled on flour then deep fried for that added crunch and flavor. The toppings are made up of sweet and sour sauce, celery, onions, scallions, carrots, garlic, ginger, green and red peppers for that added flavor.

sapin-sapin

Sapin-Sapin

 If you love desserts at the end of the meal, we recommend sapin-sapin. A colorful combination that is made up of what we call locally as “malagkit” or sweet rice grinded in to flour like powder and prepared specially with a sweet taste for that unforgettable dessert.

atsara

Atsara

This is a great side for the Lumpiang Shanghai as a pickled appetizer. Derived from raw papaya, atsara, has a sweet and sour taste with a flavorful of added locally prepared spice.

lumpia shanghai

Lumpiang Shanghai

     Most commonly known in the western part of the world as Spring Rolls. This dish is derived from Chinese cooking and modified to taste for the local population with our own spices and herbs. Grinded pork meat wrapped around in thin flour wrapper, deep fried and sliced into bite sizes. This could also be a main dish but we prefer it to be an appetizer.