Mayon Skyline, one of the tourist attractions in Albay

(Spiky was there last October 26, 2008)

A wonderful place of Mayon Skyline, formerly known as Mayon Resthouse, would be reached if someone from Manila had a 20-minute flight to Legazpi City, a 45-minute travel to centre of Tabaco City, plus half-an-hour ride to Mayon Volcano (currently 12th position for New-7-Wonders-of-the-World poll) in the province of Albay in Philippines.

Mayon Skyline is usually a destination of tours from different places in the Philippines. It is also a place for seminars, convention, sight-seeing, relaxing and also a starting point for hikers towards the peak of the volcano. If someone wishes to stay longer, better wear a jacket because weather may easily get windy, colder or foggy.

Kids may love to run and play on the ground while others would enjoy the views of Mt. Malinao, Mt. Masaraga, and Tabaco Bay. Feel the nature’s breeze! 

Taken on 2005, the picture has the big Cross still standing and lucky that the fog was not too thick that time, the Mayon top portion showed up.

The skyline was struck by Typhoon Reming in 2006 causing the Cross to crash down over the chapel. Until now, it hasn’t been moved back to its original position.

As part of Mayon Skyline comes the proposed development plan of Mayon Ridge View.

1. Obstacle Sports (Play Area) – not yet finished; has Wall Climbing area

2. Gazebo – not there yet

3. Glider Slide – may be used

4. Wall Climbing – may be used; already placed on Obstacle Sports (see #1)

5. Monkey Bridge – not there yet

6. Lagoon – not there yet

7. Cottages – not there yet

8. Aisles – not there yet

9. Reception Area – not there yet

10. Green House – not there yet

11. Camp Site – not there yet

14. Kiosks – not there yet

15. Starship Café (see #10) – done; operating

16. Planetarium Building – done; operating

Wanna get acquainted with the stars, moon and other heavenly bodies? Mayon Planetarium (#16) shall be available during weekdays to offer shows about these and astronomy for the students and tourist who would visit the place.

Experience a rush of adrenaline as you move through this Glider Slide (#3). Ask for assistance to avoid hurting yourself.

Purosingan muna buda pirikchuran bago magkaramangan pasakat. (Posing and picture-taking first before crawling up.) You can practice at Wall Climbing area (#1) if you wish to prepare for X-Games. Albayanos will definitely try this.

If someone wants to recharge after a tiring wall climb, Starship Café (#15) will be there to help regain back your strength.

Where is Puno ng Pag-ibig (Tree of Love)? Barely seen on this image, the tree seedlings were planted on that area as part in developing Mayon Ridge View. Go Green!

After the trip, you can go to another hot tourist spot - Dhio Endheka for an overnight stay or perhaps a refreshing dip at  the pool. The resort located at Buang, Tabaco City is a 7-minute drive away from Mayon Skyline.

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