Attraction

Marcelo Seawall Bay

Barangay Marcelo is located 8 kilometers away from the Poblacion proper. The native huts offer a perfect view of the sea and the surrounding green hills.

Marcelo Seawall Bay

Type: mountains-viewpoints

Overview

Marcelo Seawall Bay is a coastal area in Barangay Marcelo, Mabini, on the southeastern coast of Bohol. The barangay sits 8 kilometers from the Mabini Poblacion, and native huts at the waterfront offer views of the sea and the surrounding green hills. The site is classified for sea bathing.

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Location

Barangay Marcelo, Mabini, Bohol. Mabini is a coastal municipality on the southeastern tip of Bohol island, bordering Anda.

Getting There

From Tagbilaran City, Mabini is approximately 80–90 km by road via the Bohol Circumferential Road. Travel time is around 2 to 2.5 hours by bus or van. From Mabini Poblacion, Barangay Marcelo is 8 km further, reachable by habal-habal or tricycle.

Practical Info

  • Currency: PHP
  • Language: Cebuano, Filipino, English
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What to Expect

Native huts along the seawall provide a resting point with sea views and a backdrop of green hills; the bay itself is used for sea bathing. The stretch sits within southeastern Bohol’s limestone-cliff coastline, the same karst geology that draws divers to the sites listed below.

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Notes

  • Listed in BPTO inventory under Sport & Recreational Facilities / Beach for Sea Bathing
  • Nearby dive site: Naasug Cliff, Intermedio Dive Site, Kambaki Dive Site

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A quiet fringing reef and rocky shoreline on Bohol's eastern coast at Mabini, bangka fishing boats at anchor with the volcanic profile of Camiguin visible across the channel on a clear daymunicipality

Mabini: Bohol's Uncrowded Eastern Reef Coast

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Best: Dec–Apr

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Other things to see nearby

Mount Labawanmountains-viewpoints

Mount Labawan

Mt. Labawan is considered as the tallest mountain in Mabini. Its name is derived from the Visayan word "labaw or nilabaw" which literally means higher-up or surpassed. It is about 450 meters above sea level.

  • Pearl of the Ocean — The 155 steps lead to a place overlooking the sea and the rolling hills nearby. Atop is a place where family and friends can sit down, enjoy their refreshments and admire the beautiful scenery.
  • The Campsite — The campsite is situated beside a serene lake surrounded by hills and mountain ridges from afar. It is a perfect spot to relax and commune with nature. The site also offers a range of outdoor activities such as camping, bonfire, picnics and hiking.