The Sands Of Time: Amara : More Than Just Seaside Living

August 5, 2014

Amara : More Than Just Seaside Living

Everybody has a dream place to live. For some, a city living would be ideal considering the job opportunities and the convenience a city can offer. Others would prefer living close to nature, either up in the highlands or near the sea. For me who grew up in two cities where life is so laid-back and still close to nature, but currently living in a highly urbanized city, I would certainly love to go back to the former upon retiring from work.

When our HR manager informed us that we would be having our engineering team building at Amara in Liloan, I immediately searched for the details of the place, and I have learned that it isn't just a resort as what I thought it is when I've heard about it a few times as a good venue for wedding receptions.

Amara is a high-end resort-inspired residential community located in Brgy. Catarman, Liloan, Cebu. It has a seaside ambiance with state of the art amenities developed by Ayala Land. Situated in the protruding eastern part of Cebu Island, it has a century-old lighthouse which emits light at night, while a breathtaking view of the sunrise (I guess) would takeover in the morning.

The Site's Master Plan (photo credits to www.amara.com.ph)

According to its official website www.amara.com.ph, Amara is derived from the Spanish word that means mooring rope used to anchor ships at port. It signifies home - a safe haven. It also contains the words "mar" meaning the sea, and "amar" meaning love.

Thanks to our HR who has a connection with one of Amara's homeowners. We were able to use the clubhouse for free during our team building activity. Though it rained, it was a fun-filled day in a wonderful place with an awesome team.

Aerial view of Amara Clubhouse (photo credits to www.amara.com.ph)

I fell in love with the place - the location itself, the community, the seaside ambiance, the amenities, the cool breeze, the serenity - everything. Even on a rainy day, Amara never failed to justify the meaning of its name.