![]() Its undeniable attraction made it to the list of the must-experience tourist destinations of Cebu’s ‘Suroy-Suroy’ (‘traveling’) programme that promotes special tourism resources of the province. The local government is promoting this spring and is trying to preserve its natural surrounding. In other words, this is their last stop right before going back home. More often than not, trekkers and such group of travelers visit this place get soaked in and refreshed after their adventures in the mountains of Dalaguete. Being a popular place, which most of the travelers in the municipality would not miss to drop by and enjoy the place. ![]() Due to this natural resource and beauty, people from other places come to see and try the refreshing cool water of Obong Spring Resort. The historical and environmental value to the area and spring of the tree give a sense of pride to the locals. People thought that the tree is over a century-old one. The ‘dalakit’ tree, as it is popularly known, stands strong and prominently at the source of the spring water. One among its fascinating stories is the name given to the tree located right at the spring itself. The ‘Dalakit’ tree’s Fame There are many legends and stories surrounding the name of the municipality itself. For that reason, it would be wise to visit the place during weekdays if you so prefer to have a quieter time with yourself and some friends or family. ![]() Obong Spring is quite popular that it is crowded during weekends and mostly during summertime, which is from the end of March to May. The water is much cooler during low tide and the seawater makes it a little bit warmer during high tide. Interestingly, the water is not always fresh as the sea water meets it during high tide and turns it into a salinated spring water pool. Since the water springs up from underneath, it creates a pool of water that is wide and deep enough for enthusiastic visitors to swim in. Among the popular attractions in Dalaguete Municipality is a cool freshwater spring called by locals as Obong Spring Resort. ![]()
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