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== Malapascua Island ==
== Malapascua Island ==
[[Image:Malapascua-PHC.jpg|200 px|right|thumb|Philippine Hobie Challenge 6 in Malapascua Island]]
[[Image:Malapascua-PHC.jpg|200 px|right|thumb|Philippine Hobie Challenge 6 in Malapascua Island]]


* (across the northernmost tip of Cebu). It was on Christmas day when the Spaniards reached the island. According to townfolks, it was supposed to be a special day of celebration but unfortunately a storm hit the island and so came the name “Malapacual”, Malas sa Pasko, which means “Unfortunate Christmas” in English. Malapascua is sometimes referred to as “Logon”, the main community in the south. “Logon” got its name when the Japanese and Americans fought over the island during WWII. The island is 3 km. long and 1 km. wide, with a population of about 3,000. It has white sand beaches and crystal clear waters. The west coast is ideal for swimming and snorkeling but one should be careful because of unpredictable weather. A walk or tour on the whole island can be done within half a day.
* (across the northernmost tip of Cebu). It was on Christmas day when the Spaniards reached the island. According to townfolks, it was supposed to be a special day of celebration but unfortunately a storm hit the island and so came the name “Malapacual”, Malas sa Pasko, which means “Unfortunate Christmas” in English. Malapascua is sometimes referred to as “Logon”, the main community in the south. “Logon” got its name when the Japanese and Americans fought over the island during WWII. The island is 3 km. long and 1 km. wide, with a population of about 3,000. It has white sand beaches and crystal clear waters. The west coast is ideal for swimming and snorkeling but one should be careful because of unpredictable weather. A walk or tour on the whole island can be done within half a day.
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* [http://www.travelsmart.net/article/101393/ Malapascua Island Misadventure]
* [http://www.travelsmart.net/article/101393/ Malapascua Island Misadventure]
* [http://www.travelsmart.net/article/10000551/ Cebu Travel Guide]
* [http://www.travelsmart.net/article/10000551/ Cebu Travel Guide]
* [http://www.ourawesomeplanet.com/awesome/2006/01/the_island_of_m.html The Charming Island of Malapascua!]
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== Gallery ==
<gallery>
Image:Malapascua_Main_Beach.jpg|Main Beach
</gallery>


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Latest revision as of 09:55, 24 May 2013

Coordinates: 11°20′03″N 124°06′58″E 11.334218, 124.115982

Malapascua Island

Philippine Hobie Challenge 6 in Malapascua Island


  • (across the northernmost tip of Cebu). It was on Christmas day when the Spaniards reached the island. According to townfolks, it was supposed to be a special day of celebration but unfortunately a storm hit the island and so came the name “Malapacual”, Malas sa Pasko, which means “Unfortunate Christmas” in English. Malapascua is sometimes referred to as “Logon”, the main community in the south. “Logon” got its name when the Japanese and Americans fought over the island during WWII. The island is 3 km. long and 1 km. wide, with a population of about 3,000. It has white sand beaches and crystal clear waters. The west coast is ideal for swimming and snorkeling but one should be careful because of unpredictable weather. A walk or tour on the whole island can be done within half a day.

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