Coliving in Cebu City

Are you looking for a thriving city life and luxuriant beach spots all in one city? Cebu may be the coliving destination you’re looking for! It’s the second-largest metropolis in the Philippines and is in close proximity to numerous beaches - making both convenient living and relaxation achievable in Cebu.

Cebu also plays a major role in the country’s history, especially since it’s the oldest city in the Philippines. For starters, it’s the first Spanish colony in the Philippines. Various battles also occurred in this majestic city—all of which shaped modern Cebu. If you want to learn more about Cebu, eager digital nomads can head to the numerous ancestral homes that were turned into museums in the city.

As for beach destinations, expect palm trees, coconut and mango juices, and snorkeling activities will just be a few hours away from the main city center of Cebu. From mainland Cebu, you can easily access Malapascua Island, Mactan Island, Olango Island, Camotes Island, Sumilon Island, and Bantayan Island - all of which houses their own selection of vibrant beaches.

And if you’re feeling even more adventurous, Cebu is the only destination in the world that allows you to dive with thresher sharks! Just head over to Malapascua Island and if you want to check this activity off your travel bucket list.

10 Facts about Cebu

- The city houses the country’s smallest and oldest fort
- It can be found in one of the Philippines’ main islands, Visayas
- Cebu is the first Spanish colony of the Philippines and was established back in 1565
- Cebu City is known for Lechon, one of the country’s famous dishes
- The city used to have a 56-mile-long railway system but it was destroyed during the Second World War
- One of the oldest schools in Asia, the Colegio de San Ildefonso, was established in Cebu back in 1595
- Cebu is considered a prosperous port capital in the Philippines
- You’ll find 16th-century landmarks all over Cebu
- The Battle of Mactan, one of the Philippines’ most epic battles, took place in Cebu
- Other than its numerous beaches, Cebu is also known for being a gastronomical paradise for food lovers

If you’re a digital nomad who loves a place that feels slightly remote while, at the same time, can’t live without urban conveniences, the city of Cebu is worth considering. Coworking spaces can be found all over this destination and it won’t be long before the coliving trend follows.