Stops on this circuit
3 stops
- 1. Mercedes Beach
- 2. Funtastic Island
Located on Gibitngil Island; known for rock formations and cliff jumping.
- 3. Discovery Reef
Experience the lively, sun-soaked shores of Cebu’s “Sugar Bowl of the North” with the Medellin Beaches Circuit. Bypassing the traditional industrial image of sugar cane country, this route highlights a rapidly growing eco-tourism and beach destination characterized by crystal-clear waters, sweeping sandbars, and a laid-back, welcoming atmosphere.
The circuit’s anchors are the white sand of Mercedes Beach and the isolated stretch of Funtastic Island on Gibitngil, known for rock formations, cliff jumping, and clear water. Visitors can combine sunbathing and water sports with inland stops, such as passing the sugarcane plantations that gave the area its “Sugar Bowl” name or walking the boardwalk at Discovery Reef. It suits beach lovers, adventure seekers, and road-trippers looking for a less-crowded coastal stop in Northern Cebu.
Medellin sits at the island’s northern tip, about a three-hour drive from Cebu City on the same coastal highway that continues on to Daanbantayan. Gibitngil Island, where Funtastic Island sits, is a separate short boat ride from Medellin proper — typically arranged on the spot with local outrigger operators rather than booked in advance.