Occidental Mindoro district, Philippines

Places to visit near Adela

Adela is a town in Occidental Mindoro district, Philippines, home to about 3,926 people. Within 50 km by road there are 152 places to visit — 62 churches, 12 rivers, islands & mangroves, 33 beaches & coast and 30 hill stations & viewpoints. The must-see places are Aroma Beach Front (15 km), St. Joseph The Worker Parish (18 km) and Mount Ilin (24 km).

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Adela at a glance

Location
Occidental Mindoro district, Philippines
Population
about 3,926
Coordinates
12.4416° N, 120.9729° E
Places within 50 km
152 (6 must-see)
Best time to visit
September to February for rivers, islands & mangroves; October to March for beaches & coast; year-round for churches

Top places to visit near Adela

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Adela: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Churches near Adela

68 churches within 100 km of Adela. The closest is Victory Church (2 km); the best-known is St. Joseph The Worker Parish (18 km). Best time: year-round.

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Rivers, islands & mangroves near Adela

47 rivers, islands & mangroves within 100 km of Adela. The closest is Dongon Island (17 km); the best-known is Ambulong Island (33 km). Best time: september to february.

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Beaches & coast near Adela

46 beaches & coast within 100 km of Adela. The closest is Bugsanga Point (1 km); the best-known is Aroma Beach Front (15 km). Best time: october to march.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Adela

31 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Adela. The closest is Mount Iba (13 km); the best-known is Mount Ilin (24 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Forts & heritage near Adela

6 forts & heritage within 100 km of Adela. The closest is Landing at Mindoro (15 km). Best time: october to february.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Adela

4 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Adela. The closest is Purnaga Dam (31 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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A one-day trip from Adela

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 78 km on the road.

  1. Start in Adela
  2. 15 km Aroma Beach Front · beach, Occidental Mindoro
  3. 3 km St. Joseph The Worker Parish · church, Occidental Mindoro
  4. 10 km Mount Ilin · viewpoint, Occidental Mindoro
  5. 10 km Inasakan Beach · beach, Occidental Mindoro
  6. 7 km Ambulong Island · island, Occidental Mindoro
  7. 33 km Back to Adela

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How to reach Adela

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    Within 15 km of Adela

    15–50 km — half-day trips

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Adela by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches6268Victory Church (2 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves1247Dongon Island (17 km)
    Beaches & coast3346Bugsanga Point (1 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints3031Mount Iba (13 km)
    Forts & heritage36Landing at Mindoro (15 km)
    Other attractions45Second Landing Marker (15 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs14Purnaga Dam (31 km)
    Parks33San Jose Municipal Plaza (18 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens23Calintaang Malaki (18 km)
    Waterfalls22Linaw Baboy Falls"" (16 km)
    Museums01Sablayan Museum (62 km)
    Caves01Cave San Rafael (Hall Where You Can See the Sky) No. 2 (65 km)

    Adela: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Adela?

    Aroma Beach Front (beach, about 15 km), St. Joseph The Worker Parish (church, about 18 km), Mount Ilin (viewpoint, about 24 km), Ambulong Island (island, about 33 km), Inasakan Beach (beach, about 35 km), Second Landing Marker (attraction, about 15 km).

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

    152 places on Spotwander: 62 churches, 12 rivers, islands & mangroves, 33 beaches & coast, 30 hill stations & viewpoints, 3 forts & heritage.

    Which is the nearest church to Adela?

    Victory Church, about 2 km by road; St. Peter Parish Church, Rizal (4 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest river spot to Adela?

    Dongon Island, about 17 km by road; Manadi Island (19 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest beach to Adela?

    Bugsanga Point, about 1 km by road; Bagug Point (12 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Adela?

    Start in Adela, visit Aroma Beach Front, then St. Joseph The Worker Parish, then Mount Ilin, then Inasakan Beach, then Ambulong Island, and drive back — about 78 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Adela?

    September to February for rivers, islands & mangroves; October to March for beaches & coast; year-round for churches.

    Towns near Adela

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Adela’s location and population from GeoNames. Data sources & credits.