Olango Island Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
group of islands in the Philippines
About Olango Island
Olango is fairly densely populated—41,000 people as of 2020 in about 10sqkm (4sqmiles)—and it is part ofMetro Cebu, the country's second-largest urban region. However, it feels distinctly rural; there are no roads wider than two lanes and many are not paved, there are few buildings higher than two storeys and many one-storey nipa huts, quite a few homes lack running water, and various sorts of livestock run loose. Despite the rural impression, Olango is probably not a destination for backpackers on a tight budget; the accommodation open to tourists is all resorts. These are not as expensive as resorts in some other areas, but still more than cheap hotels elsewhere. The island lacks things like shopping malls or even a large market; residents generally go to Lapu-Lapu for those. There are s
Top Attractions in Olango Island
Explore the best things to see and do in Olango Island:
- ★Olango Reef
- ★Olango Wildlife Sanctuary
Where to Eat in Olango Island
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴Caw Oy Floating Restaurant
Where to Stay in Olango Island
- 🏨Casa Blanca by the Sea
- 🏨Island and Sun Beach Resort
- 🏨Nalusuan Island Cebu Resort and Marine Sanctuary
- 🏨Olango Star Inn
- 🏨Sagastrand Beach Resort & Restaurant
- 🏨Talima Beach and Dive Resort
Olango Island Travel Guide Sections
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