Shopping in Cebu is as variegated as tropical island life itself. There are huge shopping malls, souvenir shops, and bustling multicolored markets. In the markets, judging by reviews about shopping in Cebu, you can buy fruits and other foodstuffs very cheaply. In Cebu itself, there is a Taboan market at Pahina Central. The market is extensive and you can find excellent fish here.
But it is worth keeping a close eye on bags and purses, and it is better to wrap everything in plastic bags. Not only because of the risk of theft, but also because of the pervasive odor. All reviews of tourists who went shopping in Cebu, tell about this ineradicable odor of the market.
If you have planned a shopping tour in Cebu, you must visit the souvenir stores in the province. At Island Souveniers in Ayala Centre in Cebu, you'll find plenty of Philippine T-shirts to keep with you as a souvenir of your trip.
Ayala Centre itself is one of the largest shopping malls in Cebu. It is located in the Cebu Business Park at Archbishop Reyes Avenue, and you can find just about anything here. Other major supermarkets in Cebu province include Marina Mall and Gaisano Grand Mall Mactan in Lapu-Lapu, and J Center Mall and City Times Square in Mandaue.
Cebu is famous among tourists not only for whale sharks and diving, but also for the Alegre Guitar Factory on Mactan Island in Lapu-Lapu City. Thanks to this factory, the province has many souvenir stores selling guitars and guitar-image souvenirs. For example, New Susing's Guitar store, which is located all in the same Lapu-Lapu. In this picturesque place, you can fully experience the spirit of the Philippines.
