The historically rich province of Cebu is where Ferdinand Magellan planted a cross to mark the spot where some 800 natives were baptize into the Catholic faith. Mactan Island is located a few kilometres from Cebu Island . Mactan Island is part of Cebu Province and is separated from Cebu City by the Mactan Channel which is crossed by two bridges: the Marcelo Fernan Bridge and the Mactan-Mandaue Bridge.
Being one of the major tourist Islands of Cebu, Mactan Island boasts of a diverse collection of tourist spots and attractions. Being a coral island, Mactan offers some of the best diving, snorkeling, island hopping, jet ski, sailing and cultural activities of any island in the Philippines.
The only aquarium attraction in the Visayas is also located on the island.
