Are you in quest of a natural place to beat the heat?
A panoramic, clear, and chilly paradise between the fresh and the salty water, Obong Spring in Dalaguete, Cebu offers a sort-of-experience of its own when one swims in this distinct source. This unknown treasure located between a river and the sea is bound to give you a relaxing experience be it taking a short swim or spending a full day having a good rest.
Why come to Obong Spring?
The name Obong translates to spring as this spring-fed pool located within the Barangay Obong is surrounded by mangroves and lush green vegetation thus being one of the ideal places to visit to have a good time and enjoy the view. Ideal to unwind on a chilled morning getaway or an afternoon swim due to the fact that the water is never too hot on the hottest days.
Swim in Fresh & Brackish Waters Enjoy the mix of fresh and salt water to have the experience of swimming you have never had before. Take food, lay out a mat and enjoy a stress-free day at the waterfront at the Relax & Picnic Photography & Nature Walks Take a stroll to enjoy the serenity of the environs and have a photograph of the surrounding mangroves. Location Opening Hours: Daily: 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM Entrance Fare: Adults: 10 - Kids: 5 Cottage Rental: Small: 100 Large: 300 Parking: Cars: 20 Motorbikes: 5 Food and beverages: No corkage fee In case you want to bring your own food, there are small shops and places to grill around.
How to get there by Cebu City
Take a bus to go to the -K part of the South Bus Terminal in Cebu City and ride a bus going to Dalaguete, which will take 2.5-3 hours and the fare is 120-150 pesos. Tell the driver to drop you by Obong Spring where you can either walk or go on a short ride in a tricycle to the entrance area. Recommendations on the Best Experience Go on the weekdays because it will not be too crowded.
Wear water shoes to traverse around the rocky parts of the spring. Bring green picnic supplies to aid in the process of keeping clean. You will be tempted to take gazillion photographs of this picture postcard perfection so do remember to charge your camera! Obong Spring therefore would have been top in your list of destinations when you are looking out to spend a cool, very affordable and quiet vacation.