CEBU, Philippines — Seagrove, Ayala Land Inc., (ALI) first integrated development on Mactan Island, has officially opened its doors, enhancing the culinary and entertainment offerings along the Punta Engaño stretch.
The addition of Seagrove facilities introduces a new dimension to the vibrant tourism and residential landscape of tourism and residential Punta Engaño landscape, promising a unique blend of lifestyle, leisure, and gastronomic experiences for residents and visitors alike.
Seagrove, a 14-hectare modern eco-fun destination which is a joint-venture project with Metro Gaisano Group’s Taft Properties Inc., is now becoming Cebu’s next haven for food lovers, adventure enthusiasts, and families seeking elevated recreational and retail options.
First to open is the Sugbo Mercado Market, an open-air food market that showcases the best of Cebu’s exciting gastronomic scene. With a wide array of food stalls, visitors can indulge in an unforgettable journey reflecting Cebu’s rich food heritage, which is now gaining wider attention as a global culinary treasure.
The Sugbo Mercado at Seagrove opened on December 15–17 (Friday to Sunday) from 4 pm to 9 pm.
According to Sugbo Mercado managing director John Paul “JP” Chiongbian, what sets Sugbo Mercado Market apart is its refined and diverse range of homegrown talent and flavors.
The food vendors here, he said represent the best in Cebu who have honed their skills through various platforms and are ready to share their creations on a world-class stage like Seagrove.
In addition to the food offerings, Seagrove also opened Cebu’s first Roll Park, a skate and bike park designed for active people and sports enthusiasts.
With its scenic and dedicated areas, Roll Park provides a safe and exciting arena for bikers, skateboarders, and rollerbladers. Roll Park features various ramps, jumps, and obstacles for all skill levels. The park also offers bamboo bike rentals during special weekends, ensuring that everyone can enjoy the thrill of biking and skating.
ALI officials said that Seagrove will pursue more developments within this year, including the opening of seaside cafes, boutiques, and restaurants will give way to bike paths, iconic art installations, extensive shady tree-lined walkways, various water features, adventure play spaces, and spectacular views of Magellan Bay.
In the tradition of Ayala Land’s integrated, mixed-use developments, Seagrove will offer world- class leisure estate features: a coastal boardwalk, a nature park, an expansive mangrove forest, a nature-inspired pedestrian corridor, art installations by renowned artists, and a full range of experiences and services for discerning guests.
A standout feature is Seagrove’s commitment to sustainability and environmental conservation.
The estate strictly follows eco-friendly principles, incorporating green spaces, energy-saving solutions, and effective waste management, among other green features.
Located in the resort area of Punta Engaño Road, Lapu-Lapu City, Seagrove is minutes from the Mactan-Cebu International Airport. Those from Metro Cebu can access Seagrove through the Serging Osmeña Bridge or Marcelo Fernan Bridge.
Direct PUV routes to and from Seagrove is also made available through Ceres Bus and other PUV operators and will operate daily connecting Seagrove to Ayala Center Cebu, Cebu Business Park, Cebu IT Park, Mandaue, SM City, Mercado, Pacific Mall, Park Mall, and other areas in Punta Engaño. — (FREEMAN)