Pacijan Island

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Pacijan is an island in the province of Cebu, Philippines, in the Camotes Sea. Also known as Pajican Island,[1] it is one of four islands in the Camotes island group of Cebu - along with Poro Island, Ponson Island, and Tulang Island. They are located east of the main island of Cebu, west of Leyte Island and north of Bohol Island.

San Francisco is the sole municipality on the island. A 1.4 km (0.9 mi) causeway connects Pacijan to Poro Island. It was constructed during the Spanish era, to bridge the islands for easier trading and attending Church services in Poro Church, the oldest in the Camotes.[2]

Attractions

Mangodlong Rock Beach Resort on Pacijan Island, overlooking the Camotes Sea.

Lake Danao

Lake Danao is a five-kilometer long, guitar-shaped lake in the northern part of the island. It has at least two parks on its shore - Lake Danao Park and the privately owned Green Lake Park.[3]

Beaches

  • Santiago - White Beach is located in the southwestern part of the island. The beach comprises a long strip of sand situated directly in front of the town of Santiago. This public beach is owned by the local municipal government. The beach is a favorite hang-out for locals and visitors. The main resort, found at the western end of the beach, is the Santiago Bay Garden and Beach Resort.
  • Bakhaw Beach, is located in Bakhaw, Esperanza, San Francisco. Its sugary sand and clear waters make it safe for children.
  • Mangodlong Beach is one of the most visited beaches in the Camotes. It offers white sand and is located in the fishing village of Mangodlong, Himensulan San Francisco. Across the beach is a coral islet.

References

  1. ↑ Cebu Provincial Government. "Famous Destinations - Camotes group of islands", Cebu Province Official Website. Retrieved on 2010-06-23.
  2. ↑ "Heritage - Causeway". Travel Camotes. Retrieved on 2010-06-25.
  3. ↑ Fran Ng (12 2006). "Cebu's virgin secrets". SEAir Inflight Magazine. SEAIR InFlight. Retrieved 2007-06-02. 

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Coordinates: 10°39′N 124°20′E / 10.650°N 124.333°E / 10.650; 124.333

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