The charm of Citta di Mare Cebu

MANILA, Philippines - There is no doubt that Cebu City is one of the country’s most exciting destinations. Fondly referred to as the “Queen City of the South,” Cebu has transformed from being an idyllic town to an exciting metropolis, a must-visit city where one can stay in world-class hotels, dine in posh restaurants or enjoy shopping in its various malls.

The main draw of Cebu lies in its natural beauty, and this is what leading property developer Filinvest accentuates with Citta di Mare. A joint project of Filinvest and the Cebu City Government, this 50-hectare master-planned community in South Road Properties captures the charm and excitement of the city.

Citta di Mare, or “the City by the Sea,” takes advantage of Cebu City’s surroundings with views of Mactan’s coast and Cebu’s mountains. The Cebu Coastal Road cuts through the development creating two sections that truly completes the resort living experience: the Oasis residential communities and the Il Corso waterfront lifestyle strip.

“We are very excited to welcome future residents to Citta di Mare, and we know that they will delight in the lifestyle that we offer in our Asian and European resorts-inspired residential communities,” said Filinvest VisMin cluster head Tristan Las Marias. “The Amalfi Oasis’ courtyard is a great gathering place for neighbors, as is the clubhouse which features a sports bar, fitness center, function rooms and a ball room. These exciting amenities provide residents with a venue to mix and mingle, celebrate milestones or create new ones.”

“The Oasis enclaves will not only have grand amenities but also exquisitely designed leisure and residential facilities, conceptualized by a global design studio. “Exclusive areas will have high-end condominium units with three to four bedrooms, generous pools, water parks and recreation areas,” added Las Marias. For San Remo Oasis, the foundation for one of the buildings has also been completed, while the service road leading to this enclave is nearly finished.

The Il Corso waterfront lifestyle center on the other side of the Cebu Coastal Road will certainly become one of Cebu’s top leisure hotspots. “Il Corso has a boardwalk, terraced beach, and marina – these places are the perfect spots to watch the sunset,” said Las Marias. “Completing the array of establishments are the retail outlets and amphitheaters that provide various options for leisure activities to both the residents of Citta di Mare and their guests.”

Two of Amalfi Oasis’ residential buildings, its amenities, as well as the seaside promenade will be ready to turn for turnover to its new residents by 2012. Meanwhile, the groundbreaking for Il Corso is set latter part of the year, as construction will be completed within 18 months. To make Citta di Mare a truly complete community, Filinvest has also started the development of the Filinvest Festival Seaside mall. This complex will feature commercial buildings and a seaside promenade walk featuring beautiful ponds that continue the nature theme of the entire development.

This is the lifestyle: The lifestyle strip

Citta di Mare is accessible thanks to the service roads being built by Filinvest to ensure ease of transportation for residents and visitors. It is ten minutes away from the Cebu’s central business district and international port, as well as a mere thirty minutes away from the Cebu International Airport.

For more information on Citta di Mare, call (032) 232-1394 or 0917-545-7788.