Caohagan Island

Cebu


This tiny island off southern Olango has a pretty sandy beach backed by (overpriced) seafood shacks and a fishing village. Locals sells handicrafts including attractive quilts, shells and souvenirs and rent you a hut if you ask. However Caohagan gets swamped by day trippers, particularly on weekends and holidays.


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