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Pooc
ℹ️Practical info — Pooc
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🌤 Weather — 5 days
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💡 Tips
- Rent a bicycle or a scooter to explore Pooc and the rest of Bantayan Island at your own pace.
- Visit Ogtong Cave (located inside the resort) for a refreshing dip in its natural underground pool.
- Early morning is when the water is clearest and calmest; the best time for swimming.
- Respect the environment; always take your trash with you, especially from the less developed beach areas.
🍽 Food
Bantayan is famous for cheap and fresh scallops; try them buttered or with garlic at local eateries.
Hanging rice boiled in coconut leaves, a staple side dish for grilled meats and seafood.
The island's most famous export; delicious when fried for breakfast or bought as a gift.
🛍 Shopping · 🧘 Quiet spots
The best place to buy dried fish (Danggit) at wholesale prices.
Look for handmade shell jewelry and local island-themed apparel.
A bit of a trek from Pooc, but it remains one of the quietest and most beautiful beaches on the island.
First-rate for a sunset walk away from the main resort crowds.
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Pooc is a scenic district of Santa Fe on Bantayan Island in Cebu. It is one of the most popular destinations for beach lovers in the Philippines, as it houses some of the country's most spectacular white sand beaches. The shallow, crystal-clear water makes it a paradise for swimmers and families. Highlights include the Ogtong Cave Resort, famous for its natural underground limestone cave with a freshwater pool. Mayeth Beach Resort provides a quieter environment for those seeking relaxation, while Playa Estrella Beach Resort stands out with wide sandy areas and well-suited conditions for sunset walks. The entire coastline is lined with resorts offering something for every budget. Gastronomy in Pooc focuses on Bantayan's famous dried fish, 'Danggit', as well as freshly caught crabs and fish. Access is typically by ferry from Hagnaya Port to Santa Fe, from where Pooc is just a short tricycle ride away. The laid-back island vibe and friendly locals make Pooc an unforgettable holiday destination.
- Location: Philippines
- Top sights: beaches hide by the cliff · hide paradise beach · Iland hopping Terminal, best prices
- Nearby: Tamiao (6 km)
- Population: ~2.405 (2017)
Geography
Facts
- Location: Bantayan Island
- Beach: White coral sand
- Attraction: Ogtong Cave
- Climate: Tropical dry/wet
- Food: Danggit (dried fish)
- Activity: Island hopping
- Transport: Bicycles, tricycles
- Language: Cebuano, English
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