Discover the new Boracay counter part in Albay "the Cagraray Island"

The sights and sounds of the city may be lively, but these are precisely what you want to leave behind when you seek serenity and head out of town. Fresh breezes, a picturesque view everywhere you turn, and a soothing ambiance are what people ultimately long for so that developers have finally come up with the perfect haven: Amalfi Condotel.

Situated in Cagraray Island just a short distance from Legazpi Airport in Albay, Amalfi Condotel is something that provides just what weary city-dwellers crave for when they look for a place to call their second home. With its nine splendid structures as part of the Misibis Resorts, Estates & Spa, Amalfi Condotel comprises seven blocks of 3-6 storey condominiums and two hotels that are anything but typical.

Since the scenery provided by the ocean and the greenery is strikingly beautiful, developers decided to work around this natural environment and enable vacationers and residents to enjoy the picturesque view from any vantage point. Hence, each room in the Mediterranean-style condotel is designed with big glass windows for easy viewing of the outdoors. And how would you like it if the first to greet you each morning is a breathtaking view of the ocean with a dazzling sunrise? Well, that’s just what you’ll get at Amalfi, for the rooms’ interiors are designed to allow you to “bring the outdoors in,” so to speak. And not only that. From the same room, you can take pleasure in the gorgeous mountain view made even more wondrous by an amazing sunset.

Besides beautiful views, each room provides space – literally and figuratively – for creativity asit comes with no permanent divisions, save for that for the bath. With a divider or two, the residents can freely determine space allotment and design for the studio-type interiors. Some units come with a loft, affording the occupant more opportunities for creative design.

As for the architectural design of the entire Amalfi Condotel, everything works so that the structure beautifully blends with the natural landscape. No splash of bright colors, only soothing tones that keep with the tranquil mood; no precise rectangular shapes for the buildings from top to bottom, which big city skylines are full of already. Leaving behind the big city means leaving behind the concrete jungle and all its steely urban quality; at Amalfi, the buildings are constructed to suit the restful setting, adjusting nicely to the natural contours of the land. With these considerations in mind, developers also made sure that anybody from inside each of the buildings can enjoy an unobstructed view of the ocean. The L-type and V-type design of the condominiums achieve this perfectly.

The V-type buildings are something of a pleasant surprise upon approaching the entrance: to achieve harmony with the slopes of this seaside property, the V-type blocks boast of a bridge that leads residents from the outside pathway to the 3rd floor lobby. Such subtle features add to the charm of these far-from-the-ordinary structures and provide yet another viewing deck from which to marvel the vistas.

The 42,211.38 sq.m Misibis Roserts, Estates & Spa – within which Amalfi Condotel is situated – is truly a haven that offers an array of amenities: besides a swimming pool, spa, gym and a delightful garden area, the place boasts of 23 charming cabanas positioned closer to the waves and to the mountainous slopes. There Misibis Condotel V Typeare also business and entertainment features such as spacious function rooms, a specialty restaurant complete with pool tables, dart boards and other leisure facilities. The terraced viewing deck atop the restaurant is perfect for appreciating the spectacular seascape, mountain view and the entire countryside.

The buildings make use of materials that complement the splendid outdoors. The slate walls, ceramic tiles, steel railings, natural stones and wooden structures set off the natural atmosphere. Not only that – even the pathways around the whole complex figure marvelously into the landscape, being fashioned with natural stones as well. These pathways make for fun, leisurely walking around the area, which is one thing that residents will get to do when they make Amalfi their home. Motor vehicles are limited to designated spots only so as to keep the noise and pollution in the complex to a minimum, and all parts of Amalfi are accessible via golf carts.

Whether you’re a tourist enjoying a few weeks of tranquility by the seashore or a city-dweller looking for a nice place for a vacation house – which may eventually be your permanent home – Amalfi Condotel makes for the perfect destination. By land, it’s a 10 to 12-hour drive from Manila; by plane it’s a mere 45-minute trip. Besides, acquiring one of the beautiful units can be a viable option even if you choose to make it a mere getaway destination for now: on the months that you’re elsewhere, renting it out and letting someone else enjoy the experience is an option you can take.
So, don’t wait for that craving for an unhurried atmosphere to get too much. The striking views, the fresh breezes and the general tranquility that Amalfi Condotel offers are also beckoning to others who long for the same serene living.