Seeking respite from pandemic, homeowners flock to Pico de Loro

MANILA, Philippines — With many Filipinos embracing the coastal lifestyle as the pandemic drastically altered their everyday life, a private, sustainable community along the beach in Nasugbu, Batangas has seen a huge influx of homeowners settling into their new seaside haven.

The number of homeowners in Pico de Loro Cove along Hamilo Coast now living on the grounds has more than tripled since early 2020, as the forced lockdowns and slowdown of everyday life have elevated lush greeneries, serene surroundings and fresh air as non-negotiable elements for general health and wellbeing.

For a number of notable individuals who have moved out of their city dwellings to settle in the outskirts of the metro or return back to their home provinces, either out of personal choice or circumstances, most have noted a noticeably positive effect on their physical and mental health, aside from an overall quality of life. And others, who went further and pivoted to an irresistible coastal lifestyle – by the accessible beach and its accompanying surrounding greeneries, have gained a permanent daily mood and health booster.

Hamilo Coast has a long stretch of beach, waters teeming with marine life and forest-lined mountains, all within walking distance from one’s property. Just a mere 90-minute drive from Metro Manila, the health and safety protocols which the estate’s development and management have put in place have transformed the place beyond just a weekend staycation destination.

Supplemented by round-the-clock security, facilities within walking distance, such as gyms and sports courts, private clubs and dining oases, lagoons, wildlife and marine sanctuaries, mangroves, and more, Hamilo Coast has become a main consideration for those who now wish to permanently move and embrace the natural and coastal lifestyle.

Hamilo Coast is a master-planned seaside residential community developed and managed by Costa del Hamilo Inc., a subsidiary of SM Prime.

The shimmering blue waters at the pools or the Pico beach invite and entice.