If there’s Hispanic Philippines in Intramuros and Chinoy Philippines in Binondo, then Harbour Square may well be your American Philippines.
Just realized it has been awhile since the last time I was here. I remember idling time away here soon after I quit my job. The breeze, the view, those speedboats bobbing up and down the waters of Manila Bay, the skyline, all make for a lazy morning. Or afternoon. Wide range of dining choices too, should you go hungry. You can go all American at Army Navy, full-throttle Pinoy at Dencio’s, Mediterranean along with a flute of champagne or glass of white or red wine at Grappa’s, Japanese shabu shabu or Teriyaki Boy, Chinese, or go budget meals at Jollibee. Or perhaps you can talk well into the night while sipping your brew at Starbucks.
The place is ideal for dating couples. Whether you are in a romantic mood or gearing for a lover’s quarrel, you’d find some “privacy” while strolling the walkway by the Bay, circling Cultural Center of the Philippines, Folk Arts Theater, Aliw Theater, Star City, all the way to Sofitel if you like. If all that walking didn’t settle the score, well…….get a room. 😉 Well, apart from being more private you also get to take a better twilight photo of the Bay area. Seriously though, this part of Manila is more “quiet”, less chaotic, good for the nerves and spirit.
And here’s another one too……………. 🙂
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Nakakamiss yung mga shops and restos dati along the walkway, pero ok na rin na tinanggal nila kasi mas malinis at maayos tingnan.
Love your opening salvo! And aren’t we a wee bit risque here? Get a room, seriously? 😀
As for the photo, was it taken at the Bayview Hotel? Sowee I’m so bad at this. Sirit na!
Many instances I longed to say that—“Get a room!” Finally said it. Or wrote it. 🙂 Photo was taken from my friend’s condo unit, actually, just right beside the former Hyatt Hotel along Roxas Blvd.
hi! is this a hold-up-free place? Can families stroll here without the danger of being harmed? tnx.
Harbour Square is very very safe. You can limit yourselves within its complex where many restos line the baywalk. I have always felt safe in this area. Strolling around Cultural Center , Folk Arts, Aliw, Star City is commonplace in the mornings where you meet joggers. But as with any other place, here or abroad, we need to bring with us loads of common sense to stay safe. Never stray to areas where you’d find yourselves isolated from the crowds.
love the way describe the harbor square.
yes, manila is a love/hate thing for me.
i always see this place when i paddle with the dragon boat clubs.
timely article tita lili