Punta Fuego: Paradise Redefined

By BRYAN B. GARCIA

December 13, 2010, 1:23pm

Hobie Sailboats at Terrazas de Punta Fuego beachfront

A paradise that offers the perfect union among man, nature and the contrasting landscapes, a mere three hours away from Manila.

Nestled along the jagged coastline of Nasugbu, Batangas, Peninsula de Punta Fuego is a community that hugs the steep cliffs and embraces the little coves that nature has formed.

The 88-hectare neighborhood is picture perfect with its lush mountains, thick blanket of greens and coastal areas showcasing clear waters and the fine sand. You enter the community and, from the initial laidback country charm, you are transported to luxurious dwellings with Mediterranean inspirations. The house designs will leave you in awe, ranging from impressive to utterly magnificent.

Right at the heart of Peninsula de Punta Fuego sits the Main Clubhouse which is the hub of activities and where people converge to bask in this paradise.

To maximize a day’s worth of stay at this fine recluse should involve careful planning as there are limitless activities available. At daybreak, a leisurely jog around the expanse of the premises is highly recommended. For those who are not much into running, mountain bikes are available at the clubhouse. Either way, you get the gentle morning breeze touching your face as your day begins.

Once on track, the entire space is at your disposal. Because of the orientation of the area, roads are mapped out to get close to the hidden beaches and coves accessible through long stairs and alleyways. Some of these channels are covered in dense foliage that keeps the spaces veiled except for the most inquisitive eyes.

At the farthest point of the site, where the land seems to stretch its hand to the glory of the open waters of the South China Sea, is the Fuego Point. The spot offers a breath-taking view of the sea and an excellent panoramic view of the Sunset Cove of the Main Club all the way to the opposite cliff where the Punta del Sol is situated.

If you’re looking for a much more relaxing time, then a round of golf at the site’s executive golf course would be up your alley. The nine-hole golf course would be an ideal way to bond with colleagues while taking in the sun and the awesome views that the land has to offer.

There are also various water sports available like jet skiing, kayaking, and banana boat rides, outdoor sports like tennis and beach volleyball while also offering indoor activities like billiards, darts and squash. After an eventful morning, next up is a hearty meal. At the club’s San Diego Restaurant, the kitchen cooks up scrumptious fusion cuisines perfect for a worked up appetite.

As the sun begins to wane, the club and the entire site start to reshape and slow down along with the warm ambiance. A dip in the club’s double infinity pool provides a suitable mood to just lay back and watch the sea and the cove embrace the radiance of the setting sun.

When the sun has completely disappeared and the glistening ripples of the pools have subsided, the club is engulfed in darkness illuminated by the supple glow of scattered light along the premises. With a complete day already in the bag, there is nothing left but to surrender to the gentle howl of the ocean breeze and melt with the landscape as it slowly quiets down and dozes off to sleep.

For 20 years now, Landco has been building exclusive residential communities such as the Peninsula de Punta Fuego, Terrazas de Punta Fueg, Amara En Terrazas, Hacienda Escudero and Ponderosa Leisure Farm. For more information call (02)751-4025 to 27 or visit www.clubpuntafuego.com.ph.

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Source: Manila Bulletin