Did you know… 
Large parts of Mactan’s coastline used to be covered in mangroves 
Not the sandy beaches many expect today.
Over time, much of it has been cleared and reshaped for development.
That’s why many beach resorts here have their own beaches 
Natural sandy beaches are limited in this area, so many are built or enhanced – and take a lot of work and money to maintain.
These images show how Maribago Bay could have looked if the coastline wasn’t reshaped. 