Tulang Diot Island: White sand beach in Camotes, Cebu

Summer is the perfect time for beach hopping and dipping in the blue waters, that is why a lot of beach bums are looking for beaches most especially here in the Queen City of the South, the home of white sand beaches.

It’s no debate, there are many public beaches in Cebu that are easily accessible and equally beautiful but most of the time, they get a bit crowded. If you’re one of the people who are not big fans of huge crowds and busy islands, then the Tulang Diot Island in Camotes – Northern Cebu is the perfect getaway for you. For only ₱10 per head as an environmental fee, you will get to enjoy its pristine white sand and crystal clear water.

Fees

• Environmental/Entrance Fee: ₱10 per head only
• Boat rental: ₱40 per head (roundtrip), only 5-10 minutes travel time going to Tulang Diot islet
• Cottage Rental: ₱500 per day
• Tables with 4 chairs: ₱150 day
• Tent space: ₱150 per tent (overnight, bring your own tent)

How to get there?

If you’re booking a Grab ride or hailing a taxi, drop off at either “Danao Port” or “Mactan Wharf” (recommended route).

For commuters, ride a jeepney from any of the following points:

• SM City to Danao – ₱50
• Consolacion to Danao Port – ₱25
• Mandaue Hiway across Jollibee – ₱35

#1: Danao City Port to Consuelo Port in Camotes

Travel time: 2 hours

Fares:

• ₱170 – Students Rate (economy)
• ₱200 – Regular Rate (economy)
• ₱190 – Students Rate (tourist)
• ₱220 – Regular Rate (tourist)

TRIP SCHEDULE: Danao Port (Cebu) to Consuelo Port (Camotes) – 5:30AM, 8:30AM, 11:00AM, 2PM, 5:30PM, 9:00PM

#2: Consuelo Port to Tulang Daku

Motorbike(Habal-Habal) to Tulang Daku – ₱100

#3: Tulang Daku to Tulang Diot

Once you reach Tulang Daku, ride a boat to Tulang Diot – ₱40 per head only (roundtrip, 5-10 minutes to the island).

 Where to stay in Camotes Island?

Sunset Vista Sea Front Guest House San Francisco, Camotes Starts at 2,000 PHP CHECK RATES	Camotes Flying Fish Resort Poro, Camotes Starts at 1,500 PHP CHECK RATES
Mangodlong Rock Resort San Francisco, Camotes Starts at 1,700 PHP CHECK RATES	Coco Grove Nature Resort and Spa San Francisco, Camotes Starts at 1,500 PHP CHECK RATES

Things to do in Camotes

• Scuba diving, free-diving or snorkeling
• Beach bumming in Santiago Bay, Mangongodlong and other white sand beaches in the islands of Pacijan, Tulang, Poro and Ponson
• Island tour: Lake Danao, Timabu Cave, Baywalk, Buho Rock, Bukilat Cave in Tudela, St. Joseph Parish, Kalbaryo, Alta Vista, Guadalupe
• Cave and Busay Waterfalls
• Beach sports: volleyball, frisbee