Lapu-Lapu · PH

Talima Marine Sanctuary

Talima Marine Sanctuary is a protected coral reef on the Olango side of the channel that separates Olango Island from Mactan, in Lapu-Lapu City, Cebu. A short boat hop from Mactan's resorts, it pairs a gently sloping, easy-to-snorkel reef plateau with a dramatic wall that drops past 40 metres, making it one of the closest and most rewarding underwater escapes near Cebu-Mactan's airport. Declared and managed as a municipal fish sanctuary, Talima has rebuilt from reefs once scarred by illegal fishing into a thriving habitat of hard and soft corals, sea fans and big schooling fish. For visitors it offers snorkeling and scuba diving in warm, clear water, abundant marine life, and the satisfaction of spending your day-fee on local conservation.