Mactan island located on the southeast of Cebu Island, Mactan Island is a paradise in itself boasting pristine waters, beautiful white sand beaches, making the place famous worldwide for Guitar factory. Mactan has more than a dozen beach resorts with complete diving facilities. This particular activity is great especially to diving enthusiasts or even the newbie. Mactan Island is a place full of historical accounts—the very site where the Battle of Mactan occurred. According to history, Mactan Battle is the first battle between native Filipinos and Europeans in 1521. In this historic battle, the explorer Ferdinand Magellan met his death at the hands of Lapu-Lapu, one of the island's most famous rulers. This place has what then became as Lapu-Lapu City—an honour for one of the Philippines very first heroes. |
Post new comment