Iloilo City district, Philippines

Places to visit near Abilay

Abilay is a town in Iloilo City district, Philippines, home to about 2,195 people. Within 50 km by road there are 216 places to visit — 59 forts & heritage, 37 hill stations & viewpoints, 32 churches and 18 waterfalls. The must-see places are Espousal of Our Lady Parish Church (5 km), Mandurriao Plaza (6 km) and Nanak Darbar Indian Sikh Temple (6 km).

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Abilay at a glance

Location
Iloilo City district, Philippines
Population
about 2,195
Coordinates
10.7333° N, 122.5000° E
Places within 50 km
216 (42 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for churches

Top places to visit near Abilay

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Forts & heritage near Abilay

68 forts & heritage within 100 km of Abilay. The closest is Heneral Martin Teofilo Delgado (1858-1918) (7 km); the best-known is Casa Mariquit (8 km). Best time: october to february.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Abilay

59 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Abilay. The closest is Iloilo River Park (11 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Churches near Abilay

41 churches within 100 km of Abilay. The closest is Iglesia Ni Cristo (4 km); the best-known is Espousal of Our Lady Parish Church (5 km). Best time: year-round.

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Waterfalls near Abilay

21 waterfalls within 100 km of Abilay. The closest is Ambakan Falls, Guimaras Island (5 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Rivers, islands & mangroves near Abilay

20 rivers, islands & mangroves within 100 km of Abilay. The closest is Balingasag Island (21 km); the best-known is Ave Maria Island (26 km). Best time: september to february.

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Museums near Abilay

16 museums within 100 km of Abilay. The closest is Camiña Balay Nga Bato (6 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Abilay

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 22 km on the road.

  1. Start in Abilay
  2. 7 km University Church · church, Iloilo City
  3. 2 km Espousal of Our Lady Parish Church · church, Iloilo City
  4. 1 km Mandurriao Plaza · park, Iloilo City
  5. 1 km Nanak Darbar Indian Sikh Temple · temple, Iloilo City
  6. 5 km Camiña Balay Nga Bato · museum, Iloilo City
  7. 6 km Back to Abilay

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Abilay by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage5968Heneral Martin Teofilo Delgado (1858-1918) (7 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints3759Iloilo River Park (11 km)
    Churches3241Iglesia Ni Cristo (4 km)
    Waterfalls1821Ambakan Falls, Guimaras Island (5 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves1620Balingasag Island (21 km)
    Museums1216Camiña Balay Nga Bato (6 km)
    Beaches & coast1216Tatlong Pulo Beach (21 km)
    Caves1013Capitoguan Beach and Cave (15 km)
    Parks810Mandurriao Plaza (6 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens45ATIZ Integrated Farm (11 km)
    Other attractions44Villa Beach (8 km)
    Temples22Nanak Darbar Indian Sikh Temple (6 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs12Moroboro Dam (45 km)
    Treks11Iloilo River Esplanade Route (9 km)
    Buddhist sites01Yuan Thong Buddhist Temple (64 km)

    Abilay: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Abilay?

    Espousal of Our Lady Parish Church (church, about 5 km), Mandurriao Plaza (park, about 6 km), Nanak Darbar Indian Sikh Temple (temple, about 6 km), Camiña Balay Nga Bato (museum, about 6 km), University Church (church, about 7 km), Santo Niño de Arevalo Church (church, about 7 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Abilay?

    216 places on Spotwander: 59 forts & heritage, 37 hill stations & viewpoints, 32 churches, 18 waterfalls, 16 rivers, islands & mangroves.

    Which is the nearest fort to Abilay?

    Heneral Martin Teofilo Delgado (1858-1918), about 7 km by road; General Martín Teofilo Delgado (7 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Abilay?

    Iloilo River Park, about 11 km by road; Mount Balogo (24 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Abilay?

    Iglesia Ni Cristo, about 4 km by road; First Baptist Church (5 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Abilay?

    Start in Abilay, visit University Church, then Espousal of Our Lady Parish Church, then Mandurriao Plaza, then Nanak Darbar Indian Sikh Temple, then Camiña Balay Nga Bato, and drive back — about 22 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Abilay?

    October to February for forts & heritage; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for churches.

    Towns near Abilay

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