Hostels in MOALBOAL, PHILIPPINES

City Moalboal in Philippines- The Land of the White Beach

Moalboal, a city in the province of Cebu in Philippines is famous for many things including the pristine blue waters, white sandy beaches, exotic night life and exciting snorkelling spots.

Accommodation Options
From plush star hotels, beach resorts, apartments and budget hotels and youth hostels, the guests can choose from a wide range of accommodation options in this city. Most of the hostels have individual rooms and dormitories for groups. En-suited bathrooms, safe locker, cot, clean linen and fan are provided. There are many hostels are in and around Panagsma beach side, which are quite popular among the tourists. Moalboal is a safe and peace loving city where there are no threats of any type.

History
The name Moalboal is thought to have originated from the word bukal-bukal. The legend goes that once a foreigner happened to ask the name of this city to a woman with a cleft lip. Mistaking that he was asking about the fresh water spring, she told bukal-bukal, which sounded like Moalboal to the foreigner.

Popular Places
Moalboal is a peninsula surrounded by water on all four sides, which makes it an exciting outdoor destination. It is famous for all types of beach activities including fishing, diving and swimming among others. Moalboal is frequented by locals and tourists who are interested in adventure tourism, mountain biking and trekking as it has many rugged mountains as well to its credit. Shopping is another must do in this city.

Getting Around
The Moalboal travel guide is as interesting and diverse as its geography. There are many convenient options including a colourful jeepney or a bus at minimal fares. Tricycles (motorcycles with sidecars) are more common in the suburbs. Taxi cabs are the most convenient of all, though it could be expensive. Walking is fun along the beaches and the sandy roads.

Places of Entertainment
The night life in Moalboal often spills over to the wee hours of the morning in its bars and clubs. There are outdoor bars and night parties are held inside dive shops at night. Live music bands, local rock bands and film shows are great options to spend the night away. There are many chic taverns along the Panagsama, each one with their own drink specials and cocktails. Beach football and games often enliven the night out experience and offer enough opportunities to mingle with the locals.

Currency
The official currency of this city is peso, each of which is made up of 100 centavos. US dollars are also widely accepted. Currency exchange facilities are available at banks, reputed hotels, and authorized dealers. It is recommended to carry sufficient amount of change in small bills or coins. The currency exchange rates can be sourced from the internet and financial news bulletins.

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