San Francisco Island: Island Jewel of Eastern Cebu
San Francisco Island, Philippines, is a 3rd-class municipality of Cebu that is bordered by Leyte in the north and Poro Island in the east. San Francisco features amazing natural wonders such as beaches, lakes, and caves, making it an ideal for tourists who want to relax and enjoy the beauty of nature at its best.
Best Time to Visit
March to May or summer is the best time to travel to San Francisco for a pleasant weather ideal for island exploration. Tourists may also consider going to the island from October to December or after the rainy season when the weather is fair, yet San Francisco, PH hotels are not crowded.
What to Do & Area Attractions
One of the most visited sites on the island is the freshwater lake of Lake Danao, which is the biggest lake in the region. The two interior islands of the lakes can be visited by a boat ride or can be part of the island scenic lake tour. Tourists may also go to the grotto where Tumibo Cave is located with offers a crystal clear underground swimming pool. Take a swim at many of the island’s beaches, which includes Bakhaw Beach in Esperanza and Mangodlong Beach, the most visited beach in the island. Tourists have plenty of San Francisco, Cebu hotels to stay when visiting the island. Among the popular is the My Little Island Hotel, which is a 3-star unfussy hotel with a restaurant and spa. Other top-rated hotels to stay are the 4-star Las Flores Country & Beachside Hotel and the cozy Danao Coco Palms Resort.