In 2012, city of Manila, Philippines received a bit of glamour when the producers of The Bourne Legacy chose its streets as the prime location for one of the major parts in the movie. The stars, Rachel Weisz and Jeremy Renner where seen running through the busy streets during death-defying stunts and heart-stopping car chases.
But even though those scenes were not at all flattering since they only captured the unorganized streets of Manila, they still featured a perfect spot to experience Philippines beach holidays through the end of the movie. It was the best moment as they showcased one of the beautiful beaches in Palawan.
If you want to know and discover more of the different beaches in the Philippines while enjoying a good movie, this list will surely help you. Here are the top picks that flaunted the most scenic tourist spots in local films.
1. Batanes (2007) with Iza Calzado and Ken Chu
This movie really showcased Batanes at its finest! It features countless panoramic views of the seas and long stretches of white sand beaches. It also showed the perfect green hills surrounded by water. As one line in the film goes, "For me, Batanes is paradise. You'll never regret coming here."
2. 9 Mornings (2002) with Piolo Pascual and Donita Rose
Even if this movie was shot in several locations, the most memorable beach scenes are in Caylabne Beach Resort. Found in Cavite, Philippines, this beach resort is in fact a secret haven for relaxation and nature. They also offer different activities such as hiking, kayaking and island tours. Going here will truly bring great memories.
3. Siquijor: Mystic Island (2007) with Ian Veneracion and Angel Aquino
You don't have to be brave just to discover the hidden beauty of Siquijor. No scary folklore would ever stop you from discovering Siquijor's rich marine life and diving sites. You could find here secluded waterfalls wherein you can jump into caves waiting to be explored, springs that you can sit by and tree parks to appreciate.
4. Baler (2008) with Phillip Salvador, Jericho Rosales and Anne Curtis
One of the challenges in making historical films is looking for a location that will resemble the settings of the past, but Baler is an exemption to that. The sights and scenery in this place have totally preserved all these years. Even though it has met with the 21st century, you can still experience the same sunset the people had during the 1800s.
Now that you've seen these tourist spots on screen, how about you discover one of these Philippines beach holiday destinations? It's time to pack up your bags and head on to these beautiful and majestic places!
But even though those scenes were not at all flattering since they only captured the unorganized streets of Manila, they still featured a perfect spot to experience Philippines beach holidays through the end of the movie. It was the best moment as they showcased one of the beautiful beaches in Palawan.
If you want to know and discover more of the different beaches in the Philippines while enjoying a good movie, this list will surely help you. Here are the top picks that flaunted the most scenic tourist spots in local films.
1. Batanes (2007) with Iza Calzado and Ken Chu
This movie really showcased Batanes at its finest! It features countless panoramic views of the seas and long stretches of white sand beaches. It also showed the perfect green hills surrounded by water. As one line in the film goes, "For me, Batanes is paradise. You'll never regret coming here."
2. 9 Mornings (2002) with Piolo Pascual and Donita Rose
Even if this movie was shot in several locations, the most memorable beach scenes are in Caylabne Beach Resort. Found in Cavite, Philippines, this beach resort is in fact a secret haven for relaxation and nature. They also offer different activities such as hiking, kayaking and island tours. Going here will truly bring great memories.
3. Siquijor: Mystic Island (2007) with Ian Veneracion and Angel Aquino
You don't have to be brave just to discover the hidden beauty of Siquijor. No scary folklore would ever stop you from discovering Siquijor's rich marine life and diving sites. You could find here secluded waterfalls wherein you can jump into caves waiting to be explored, springs that you can sit by and tree parks to appreciate.
4. Baler (2008) with Phillip Salvador, Jericho Rosales and Anne Curtis
One of the challenges in making historical films is looking for a location that will resemble the settings of the past, but Baler is an exemption to that. The sights and scenery in this place have totally preserved all these years. Even though it has met with the 21st century, you can still experience the same sunset the people had during the 1800s.
Now that you've seen these tourist spots on screen, how about you discover one of these Philippines beach holiday destinations? It's time to pack up your bags and head on to these beautiful and majestic places!
