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Cebu–Cordova Link Expressway

Cebu–Cordova Link Expressway

The Cebu–Cordova Link Expressway (CCLEX), also known as the Cebu–Cordova Bridge and the Third Cebu–Mactan Bridge, is an 8.9-kilometer (5.5 mi) toll bridge expressway in Metro Cebu, Philippines. The bridge connects the South Road Properties in Cebu City in mainland Cebu and Cordova on Mactan island. Crossing the Mactan Channel, the bridge is the third road link between Cebu and Mactan islands and the first between Cebu City and Cordova. It is the longest sea-crossing bridge in the Philippines, surpassing the 2-kilometer (1.2 mi) San Juanico Bridge between Samar and Leyte, as well as Marcelo Fer...

What it is

CCLEX is the newest of the three bridges linking mainland Cebu to Mactan island, running about 8.9 kilometers over the Mactan Channel between the South Road Properties area in Cebu City and Cordova. Most visitors come not to cross for transport but for the view: the long, elevated span with its cable-stayed section makes for a striking sight, and it's become a popular spot for photos of the skyline and channel, especially around sunset.

Getting there

From central Cebu City, the South Road Properties approach to the bridge is roughly a 15-20 minute taxi or Grab ride, depending on traffic. There's no dedicated pedestrian walkway across the bridge itself, so most people view it from viewpoints near the SRP side or from Cordova, rather than walking the full span.

How much time to allow

An hour or so is usually enough to enjoy the viewpoint, take photos, and get a sense of the scale of the structure. Add extra time if you plan to also drive across to Cordova.

When to go

Late afternoon into evening is popular, when the bridge lighting turns on and the heat eases off. Weekends can draw more visitors and traffic to the viewpoint areas, so a weekday visit tends to be quieter.

Combine it with

Since the SRP-side viewpoint sits close to Cebu City's historic core, it pairs easily with a walk through downtown: Fort San Pedro (1.2km), Carbon Market (1.2km), Magellan's Cross (1.3km), and the Minor Basilica of the Holy Child (1.4km) are all within a short ride and make for a full half-day combining heritage sites with the bridge view.

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Cebu 4-Day Itinerary (3 Nights)

A 4-day route through Cebu covering Mactan, Minor Basilica of the Holy Child, Magellan’s Cross, Cebu Metropolitan Cathedral and other highlights, grouped so each day stays within a short travel distance.

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Fort San Pedro

Museums & galleries

Fort San Pedro

Fort San Pedro is a military defense structure in Cebu, Philippines, built by the Spanish under the command of Miguel López de Legazpi, first governor of the Captaincy General of the Philippines. It is located in the area now called Plaza Independencia, in the pier area of the city. The original fort was made of wood and built after the arrival of Legazpi and his expedition. In the early 17th century a stone fort was built to repel Muslim raiders. Today's structure dates from 1738 and is the oldest triangular bastion fort in the country. It served as the nucleus of the first Spanish settlement...

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Magellan’s Cross

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