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H I G H L A N D S T O L O W L A N D S
enjoys a naturally cool climate all
year round and offers plenty of space
—
from gardens to hiking trails — for
communing with nature.
Cosmopolitan
comforts
Davao is big enough to offer room for
indoor recreation. Ayala Land’s Abreeza
Mall carries brands familiar to big city
slickers and is a good place for some
retail therapy. While you’re at it, grab a
cup of local brew from Blugré Coffee,
or a scoop of fruity gelato from local
gelato maker, Giardino Gelato. If you’re
not so keen on malls, catch a movie
at Cinematheque Davao, a 150-seater
theater located at the city’s center.
Operated by the Film Development
Council of the Philippines (FDCP), this
facility is the first of its kind in Mindanao
and only the second in the country. The
best part is admission is free, making
the classic and contemporary Filipino
Clockwise: aboard
the
Explore Davao
boat; Sea Green
Café and Lifestyle
Shop; owner and
pastry chef Camille
Porras; healthy
baked seafood
at Sea Green;
Samal Island
