Opol is well known for its lovely beaches and colorful festivals. It is a great weekend destination for the people of Cagayan de Oro and its surrounding municipalities. It is a great place to unwind and relax with friends and family after a week's work. It has a number of hotels, restaurants and beach resorts which offers a wide range of water sports activities.

“Opo – Opol”

One of the widely cultivated and most abundant crops in the town was white squash or “opo”. Inhabitants from nearby villages came to the area to buy the famous “opo," until the place became popularly known as “opo.” Due to slip of the tongue, most of the inhabitants began referring to the place as “opol.” Thus, from then on, the place has been called “Opol.”

Getaways at Opol

• Philippine Ostrich & Crocodile Farm is the first combined ostrich and crocodile farm in the Philippines. The farm is home to several hundred ostrich and several dozen crocodiles, with both species being cultivated for leather and meat. The farm is open to the public for supervised tours.
• Apple Tree Beach Resort (formerly called Lauremar Beach Resort, after being under new management) is a popular tourist resort located on the main beach in central Opol.
• Opol Aviary and Mini Zoo features a wide variety of native birds and animals.
• San Pedro Beach Resort the first beach resort in Misamis Oriental. With big halls and cottages that could cater to seminars, weddings and other large gatherings. It also has medium- to small-sized open air cottages for cozier and more private family or friend gatherings. It also has affordable air-conditioned rooms with their own bathroom and TV.
• D. Yasay Beach Resort is an affordable party place for family/barkada gimik and company events. With clean open air cottages, social hall and air-conditioned rooms to choose from, guests are sure to find one that is just right for their budget.

The Rich Culture of Opol

• Charter Day Celebration
• Kasing-Kasing Festival 
• Summer Festival 
• Kaumahan Festival 
• Christmas Festival 

How to get there

By Plane: There are daily flights coming from Metro Manila, Cebu City and Davao City going to Cagayan de Oro City from early morning until late afternoon. Please check the websites of the following airlines for their flight schedules and fare rates. Arriving flights touch down at Cagayan de Oro airport in Lumbia, Cagayan de Oro City.

By Boat: There are weekly schedules of boats coming from Metro Manila and Cebu City going to Cagayan de Oro City. You can check their websites for their weekly schedules and fare rates. Arriving boats dock at Cagayan de Oro Seaport (Pier) in Macabalan, Cagayan de Oro City.

There are lots of inns and pension houses around the city where one can have better accommodations.

• Apple Tree Beach Resort Hotel – Taboc, Opol, Misamis Oriental
• Roan Beach Resort Hotel – Taboc, Opol, Misamis Oriental
• Panagatan  Restaurant – Poblacion, Opol, Misamis Oriental
• Seablings Restaurant – Poblacion, Opol, Misamis Oriental
• Tabing Dagat Restaurant – Poblacion, Opol, Misamis Oriental
• Titing's Restaurant – Poblacion, Opol, Misamis Oriental
• Keekus Restaurant – Poblacion, Opol, Misamis Oriental
• Katunggan Restaurant – Taboc, Opol, Misamis Oriental