Sulpa

Sulpa is an uninhabited islet in the Olango Island group, a short banca crossing from Mactan’s east coast. There’s no resort or vendor row — shallow, clear water over sand is the entire draw, which is why day-trippers add it to an island-hopping run. Boatmen from Olango’s coastal barangays handle the crossing on request; agree on a pickup time before they leave, since there’s no scheduled service back. Olango itself anchors a Ramsar-listed wetland, one of the country’s key stopovers for migratory shorebirds — worth knowing before writing the group off as just another sandbar stop.

• Shallow, sheltered water around the sandbar, comfortable for wading and swimming with kids.
• Snorkeling improves a short swim out from shore, where the reef begins.
• No stalls or structures on the islet — bring food, water, and shade before crossing.

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