An invigorating blend of history, nature and modernity

Had the officers and the crewmen of the Manila-Acapulco galleons still been living today, most of them, if not all, would surely pay or wish to pay a visit to the Sula Channel in Bacacay, Albay, not only to reminisce their struggle for safety and temporary stay in the area during stormy days but also to relish its present breathtaking scenery and inspiring serenity.

Connecting Tabaco Bay and Albay Gulf, this placid channel used to be the safe haven of Spanish galleons during typhoons from 1565 to 1815. It still serves the same purpose for sea vessels plying the route along the Pacific Ocean at present.

Amid this historical background rises the Misibis Residential Resort in Barangay (village) Misibis in Cagraray Island, near the mouth of Sula Channel.

Residential resort community

It is an innovative master-planned residential resort community covering more than 40 hectares of physical-conditioning rolling terrain on an I-shaped island facing the Pacific Ocean. Its design was carefully crafted to create a very exclusive, low-density resort and residential project that blends with and enhances the natural environment.

The Misibis Residential Resort is envisioned to be a reinvigorating second home away from home—a resort complex offering a fine fusion of nature’s simplicity and world-class amenities and facilities to its residents and guests. The project is a masterpiece in land development—planned and designed in line with the highest quality of international real estate conversion into meaningful use and environmental standards.

Asian tropical architecture

Home designs aim to mirror a modern Asian tropical architecture. Porches, balconies and garden terraces are envisaged to create a sense of grace while encouraging outdoor living. Thick, green foliage, assorted trees and broad palmettos add to the color and romance of the setting. Modern convenience and security are a priority and have been integrated into the development with utmost respect for the environment.

Families, beach lovers, artists, nature trippers and individuals looking for a perfect sanctuary can indeed make Misibis Residential Resort their second home in tourism-rich Albay.

There are currently 234 lots for sale in Phase 1. Open lots are priced at P8,500-P10,000 per square meter, depending on the location, views and elevation of the property. The lots have an average size of 300 square meters.

Some 45 minutes’ drive by land from Legazpi across a stretch of countryside greenery dominated by coconut trees and winding concrete road, Misibis Residential Resort boasts of almost fine white sand and an irregular coastline stretching about three kilometers.

By sea, it is about 30-minute boat ride that gives one an excellent view of perfectly cone-shaped Mayon and white steam emissions at the Bacon-Manito Geothermal Plant atop a mountain. With this awesome view, the sea trip going to the place alone is already energizing and prepares one to a more exciting experience as the fastcraft cuts through the deep blue waters of Albay Gulf.

Albay’s tourist spots

Lot owners and guests who have the luxury of time for a wonderful sightseeing can enjoy some of Albay’s tourist spots in nearby towns.

Rapu-Rapu town has the Minaroso Caves where sea birds and swallows take refuge and the Pototan Cave in Batan Island, which provides a four-hour spelunking adventure. From here, one can proceed to Ilologan Beach, a long stretch of coral islands in Manito town. Also in Manito is the Nag-Aso Boiling Lake, a river with naturally heated water from beneath the earth.

Aside from Misibis Beach Waterfront Resort, Bacacay town boasts of Roca Baluarte, a fort-like formation transformed into a beach resort, and Sogod Beach, well-known for its enclaves of black sandy beaches shaded by towering coconut palms and lush vegetation. Cagraray Island alone offers several caves: Cagbulacao Cave, Malubago Cave, Misibis Cave, Buhi Cave and Mataas Cave.

A neighbor to Bacacay is the town of Malilipot where the Busay Falls rolls down a curtain of water about 800 feet high. It is considered as one of the highest waterfalls in the country owing to its seven-tiered cascading white foam.

Come to Misibis Residential Resort where the splendor of history, the music of modernity and the lullaby of nature blend into a spirit-regenerating harmony!