Mactan has a to offer tourists and expats. Each trip I take to Mactan island provides new surprises. There are many resorts with most being along the eastern shore. Large gated housing developments and condominiums as well aa condos incorporated into resorts on the sea are common. Many of the top resorts bring in white sand for their beach and offer many options for sea activities. Diving, snorkeling, "banana boat" rides, jetski, and much more.