One of the best things about being on an island is that it is surrounded by the sea. Now that’s a good thing because that means there are beaches. To me, beaches mean taking it easy, resting, relaxing, lazing around. Beaches offer swimming, boating or just getting some sun. And of course there’s always the fresh seafood. Here is a spot that I liked. I can close my eyes and picture myself there once again just sitting under the nipa umbrella and sipping on a cool one. Life is good.
Welcome to Maribago Blue Water Beach Resort. This is on Mactan Island near the monument to Lapu Lapu.
A fountain. Fuente Maribago!
More of the fountain area.
It looks so refreshing I just want to jump in.
Another one.
Koi!
This one is a pretty good size.
A bar. You can order your favorite adult beverage here. “Excuse me, mister bartender. Can I get a Cuba Libre over here?” Cuba Libre, my favorite mixed drink, is made with Coca-Cola, Rum and Lime juice over ice. And if the rum is Tanduay, well then it’s pure perfection.
Oh look, it’s Dolphy! Oh, I see, it’s Dolphins, not Dolphy. Oh well, the people in Miami will like this one. 
Swimming pool.
The guest cottages.
There you go. Sit out on the patio sipping your Cuba Libre. Or a San Miguel would work too.
Palm trees, white sand, blue water. Did I die and go to heaven? Looks like paradise to me.
I think that’s a resto bar.
Looks like they have an event planned out on the little strip of sand. Can you imagine holding a wedding here? It would be spectacular.
The water. For those in the frigid, frozen tundra of the US, this water is so warm it’s like bath water.
People spending their day boating around. Ah, life.
I turned to my right and saw this building. I think it’s a condo.
EGI City by the Sea Hotel.
New construction.
A wider angle of the neighborhood.
I really enjoyed visiting Maribago Blue Water. The scenery is so beautiful. It’s what us kano’s dream about. Looks like a nice place to stay but if you do, bring your Visa or MasterCard. LOL It’s not inexpensive here but it is nice.
Sweet pictures. I do love the beach.
By: TheDeeZone on January 26, 2008
at 3:29 pm
the stretch of maribago would truly offer you the scenery you are craving for, going a bit further on Maribago – Baybayon side, you can also hop on one of the bankas (pump boats) and explore the neighboring islands in few minutes; we normally start from maribago for island hopping adventures, nice pics goyo as usual….
By: ofw_cebu on January 27, 2008
at 10:12 am
Nice pictures – thanks!
By: edna rankine on January 28, 2008
at 7:39 pm
oh what a nice place. Second last picture i reckon is the Imperial Palace Hotel.
My daughter and niece spend a day at Plantation Bay for 2k pesos each including food and towel. Maybe next time at Maribago Blue Water. We been to Hadsan few years back jet skiing.
By: Inday Myrna on February 9, 2008
at 3:20 am
Now, I can say, I’ve been there & to most of the Mactan beaches. Thanks to my sister, who’s a wedding coordinator. I’ve been to Bigfoot too, my niece is a sound engineer there. I just love Cebu!
By: ianne on February 15, 2008
at 5:05 pm
hey! sir goyo, have you tried tuba? it’s one drink i can’t wait to lay my hands on.
By: nyor on March 5, 2008
at 9:17 am