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Mati City Boulevard (Mati Seaside Boulevard)
Best time to visit
Late afternoon through sunset for cooler air and dramatic colors; weekdays are quieter than weekends.
Budget tips
Walkway access is free; expect to pay small amounts for snacks, local rides, and photo props. Carry small bills and haggle for tricycle fares; buy souvenirs away from the main parking area to save.
Recommended for
Photography enthusiasts, Couples, Families, Food lovers
Plan your visit
1-2 hours
About
Korte feiten: A palm-fringed promenade curves along the shoreline, where joggers, families, and fishermen share the same wide walkway. Warm sea breezes bring the scent of grilled seafood and coconut, and low lamps make evening strolls feel almost cinematic.
Hoogtepunten: Head there near sunset to watch the water melt into orange and pink, while colourful bancas bob like lanterns and the horizon smells faintly of charcoal and coconut. Locals gather for impromptu karaoke nights and vendors lay out about ten different grilled fish and skewers, a noisy, fragrant ritual that fills the promenade after dark.
Insider tips
- Wear breathable clothing and comfortable shoes for sand and uneven boards.
- Arrive 30 minutes before sunset and head to the wooden viewing decks for unobstructed silhouettes.
- Avoid weekends and fiesta dates when the boulevard fills with locals; weekday evenings are calm.
- Bring cash, bottled water, and a lightweight rain layer in the rainy season; vending options are limited after dark.
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