Maluay faces Apo Island in southeastern Negros, a region in the central Visayas of stunning beaches and some of the best diving in the whole of the Philippines.
Maluay is well set up for tourists as it has many high quality resorts that overlook the beach and are well within reach of nearby Malatapay. Thalatta Beach Resort is one such resort which faces Apo Island and is a good spot for the whole family. Many of these resorts also have landscaped gardens next to the beach.
If you are into diving, several of the resorts can organize dives and dive courses into some of the most delectable reefs in the region. Apo Island itself is a short ferry ride away and has numerous marine sanctuaries to dive in where fishing and boating have been banned. Dumaguete City, capital of the southern province, is also worth checking out and spending some time in.
Getting There & Away
Maluay is around 20 minutes by road from Dumaguete, which has a small airport. Dumaguete City Airport receives flights with Cebu Pacific and Air Philippines from Manila in about an hour, while ferries come in from Cebu City via Bohol. Some Maluay resorts do pick ups at Dumaguete City Airport.
Things to Do
Maluay Attractions
- Maluay Beach
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A paradisiacal beach fringed by palm trees and backed by well-appointed resorts with gardens.
Side trips from Maluay
- Apo Island
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This is one of the main dive destinations in the visayas, with many marine sanctuaries and innumerable reefs and species of fish.
- Malatapay Market
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Only a few kilometers south past zamboangita, malatapay has the most popular market in the region, which runs on a wednesday.
Events
- Pinaskuhan Parol and Sayawit Festival
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This fun festival goes off in dumaguete city over christmas time with lantern and choral competitions.