Zamboanga

Twilight Dance on the Horizons

In the 90’s, this popular beach resort rose to prominence with a sleek, classy TV ad that showed alluring snippets of fine white sand, exclusive, and laidback tropical scenes with foreign tourists settled in a secluded haven. Adding to its old glory was the Miss Universe pageant in 1994 which brought the candidates to one of Mindanao’s earliest posh paradise.

Dakak Park and Beach Resort may have quieted down through the years, but its natural beauty and geographical location continue to lure visitors from all over. Picture the serenity of an attractive cove that provides you with a 750-meter enclosed white beach strip that allows you a quiet swim devoid of currents or big waves to jolt you from your musing and reverie.

Dakak 

Tinik-ling

Dakak is also known to many divers as home to a thriving marine life, reef dwellers and abundant healthy coral reefs underneath its clear turquoise waters. Apart from well-recommended dive sites, Dakak is endowed with a natural basin for flora and fauna, a private 15-hectare property of park and woodland good for trekking and exploration for the active guest. Dapitan City, home to our exiled national hero Jose Rizal, was placed on the map for the presence of this hideaway. Don’t expect the frenzied activities of Boracay, but this is the right destination with the family if you need a getaway.

A part from its cultural night shows, theme parties, and karaoke bar, facilities are provided for guests for land sports (bowling, billiards, golf, tennis) and aqua sports (waterski, jetski, kayaks, sailboards). Explore the nature trails around the estate on horseback, a dip in its spring water pools with manmade waterfalls, or a heavenly soak in its open Jacuzzi and whirlpool spa.

You can opt to lazily watch a breathtaking sunset from your bamboo lounge chair on the shore to cap off another tranquil day. Exploring the resort is easy on foot but for those who find hiking as tiresome, rides are available to bring you from your villa to the restaurant or beach. Cottages attractively built on bamboo, nipa and window panes of capiz shells are situated far apart

Dakak Revisited JOJIE ALCANTARA hies off to a beach destination that was once the sanctuary of the country’s national hero.

Photo and Article Source: Mabuhay Magazine (PAL)