Northern Samar district, Philippines

Places to visit near Anito

Anito is a town in Northern Samar district, Philippines, home to about 2,071 people. Within 50 km by road there are 102 places to visit — 19 rivers, islands & mangroves, 27 churches, 25 beaches & coast and 12 hill stations & viewpoints. The must-see places are Batag Lighthouse (42 km) and Samar Island Natural Park (96 km).

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Anito at a glance

Location
Northern Samar district, Philippines
Population
about 2,071
Coordinates
12.4497° N, 125.2886° E
Places within 50 km
102 (1 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 Anito

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Anito: 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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Rivers, islands & mangroves near Anito

53 rivers, islands & mangroves within 100 km of Anito. The closest is Canmanai Rocks (2 km); the best-known is Cube Rock (14 km). Best time: september to february.

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Churches near Anito

49 churches within 100 km of Anito. The closest is Our Lady of the Angels Church (6 km); the best-known is Palapag Church (27 km). Best time: year-round.

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Beaches & coast near Anito

39 beaches & coast within 100 km of Anito. The closest is Sacamalig Bay (3 km); the best-known is Araw Beach (3 km). Best time: october to march.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Anito

27 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Anito. The closest is Pinusilan Blue Lagoon (9 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Waterfalls near Anito

11 waterfalls within 100 km of Anito. The closest is Linao Falls (5 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Forts & heritage near Anito

8 forts & heritage within 100 km of Anito. The closest is Agustin Sumuroy Monument (27 km). Best time: october to february.

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A one-day trip from Anito

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 42 km on the road.

  1. Start in Anito
  2. 3 km Araw Beach · beach, Northern Samar
  3. 2 km Linao Falls · waterfall, Northern Samar
  4. 19 km Dap Dap Bay · beach, Northern Samar
  5. 2 km Finch Rock · river spot, Northern Samar
  6. 2 km Cube Rock · river spot, Northern Samar
  7. 14 km Back to Anito

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Anito by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Rivers, islands & mangroves1953Canmanai Rocks (2 km)
    Churches2749Our Lady of the Angels Church (6 km)
    Beaches & coast2539Sacamalig Bay (3 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints1227Pinusilan Blue Lagoon (9 km)
    Other attractions612Auditorium (18 km)
    Waterfalls511Linao Falls (5 km)
    Forts & heritage48Agustin Sumuroy Monument (27 km)
    Parks15Palapag Town Plaza (27 km)
    Caves14Grand Canyon Laoang Northern Samar (41 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs22Bagacay Dam (20 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens02Jicontol Natural Park (58 km)

    Anito: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Anito?

    Araw Beach (beach, about 3 km), Linao Falls (waterfall, about 5 km), Cube Rock (river spot, about 14 km), Dap Dap Bay (beach, about 15 km), Finch Rock (river spot, about 16 km), Canawayon Island (island, about 18 km).

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

    102 places on Spotwander: 19 rivers, islands & mangroves, 27 churches, 25 beaches & coast, 12 hill stations & viewpoints, 6 other attractions.

    Which is the nearest river spot to Anito?

    Canmanai Rocks, about 2 km by road; Labunglaion Islets (10 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Anito?

    Our Lady of the Angels Church, about 6 km by road; Angel's Parish Church (6 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest beach to Anito?

    Sacamalig Bay, about 3 km by road; Araw Beach (3 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Anito?

    Start in Anito, visit Araw Beach, then Linao Falls, then Dap Dap Bay, then Finch Rock, then Cube Rock, and drive back — about 42 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Anito?

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

    Towns near Anito

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