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Nay Palad: Romantic and sustainable luxury in the Philippines
There are more than 7,000 islands in the archipelago of the Philippines, but among them all, a teardrop-shaped one called Siargao stands out. Discovered in the sixteenth century by the Spanish navigator, Bernardo de la Torre, it is located in the Pacific, a few kilometers from one of the deepest sea trenches in the world, and is known for the famous wave that breaks on a coral reef and that surfers call Cloud 9.
This wave attracts top surfers from around the world, and non-surfers can equally enjoy this wave spectacle from a multi-story wooden watchtower strategically located on the beach.
Small, idyllic fishing villages and an international community of surfers and expatriates make up the tranquil island life on Siargao, which runs in harmony and balance with nature. Siargao represents the very best of so-called "barefoot luxury."
Siargao, a remote island in the Philippine archipelago
Virgin beaches, exotic fauna, coral reefs, secluded natural pools, fascinating underwater depths to dive in, a gastronomy based on the exquisite seafood of the area, and any tropical fantasy you can think of
For Nay Palad, which in Tagalog means "mother's hand", the commitment to sustainability and the Filipino community is very important
Nay Palad Hideaway, a romantic and sustainable resort of just 9 villas, is a dream come true for the former German footballer Bobby Dekeyser, who founded Dedon, a company specializing in the design of exclusive outdoor furniture made from innovative materials. In 2012, he created Dedon Island (now Nay Palad) as a resort that is the best setting in which to showcase, test, and display his luxurious, natural, organic style furniture pieces.
Nay Palad is nestled between the ancient mangrove forests and the white sand of the beach. With easy access to the rainforest, subway caves, pristine beaches, deep sea fishing, and the legendary Cloud 9, Nay Palad Hideaway allows you to live an exclusive hospitality experience full of freedom and beauty, allowing you to follow your own pace among nature.
Aerial view of a villa in Nay Palad.
The villas are perfectly integrated into the environment and landscape of the island.
Interior of a spacious room in one of the 9 exclusive villas of the resort.
Clear and organic materials characterize Nay Palad's interior design.
Relaxing at sunset in front of the sea rocking in a giant nest.
A kayaking excursion through ancient mangroves, or touring the island in a luxurious yipni, which are the typical colorful cars of the Philippines, are two of the best ways to discover the natural wealth and inhabitants of Siargao. A fun proposal is spending a day island hopping. You can start by sipping cocktails under an umbrella on the small deserted island of Pansukian, dive or surf in Daku while eating lunch on the beach, and finish off by watching the sunset from the island of Guyam.
For Nay Palad, which in Tagalog means "mother's hand," commitment to sustainability and the Filipino community is very important. At the resort, water is heated by solar energy, compost in the gardens comes from recycling organic kitchen waste, produce is locally sourced or grown on their own farm, and different initiatives are already in place to reduce the use of plastic materials.
Kayaking through the island's mangroves is a good way to discover some of Siargao's most fascinating corners.
At Nay Palad we can start the day with a relaxing yoga session on the sea.
Through Bobby Dekeyser's foundation, an interesting collaborative project was created in 2009 in the sustainable village of Compostela, on the island of Cebu. This village was built specifically to house some 500 families who were living in a dump site.
They also coordinate projects aimed at the mothers of Compostela, such as organizing workshops and classes to help women learn artisan trades and embark on the path to an independent livelihood.
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