Quezon district, Philippines

Places to visit near Calilayan

Calilayan is a town in Quezon district, Philippines, home to about 2,709 people. Within 50 km by road there are 59 places to visit — 12 churches, 3 waterfalls, 4 forts & heritage and 16 rivers, islands & mangroves. The must-see places are San Diego de Alcala Cathedral (25 km), Quezon Protected Landscape (26 km) and Saint Anne Parish and Diocesan Shrine (26 km).

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Calilayan at a glance

Location
Quezon district, Philippines
Population
about 2,709
Coordinates
13.8503° N, 121.9300° E
Places within 50 km
59 (7 must-see)
Best time to visit
July to January, best August to November right after rains for waterfalls; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for churches

Top places to visit near Calilayan

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Calilayan: 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 Calilayan

61 churches within 100 km of Calilayan. The closest is Iglesia Ni Cristo, Lokal Ng Unisan (7 km); the best-known is San Diego de Alcala Cathedral (25 km). Best time: year-round.

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Waterfalls near Calilayan

36 waterfalls within 100 km of Calilayan. The closest is Bantakay Falls (31 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Forts & heritage near Calilayan

34 forts & heritage within 100 km of Calilayan. The closest is San Diego de Alcala Fortress (25 km). Best time: october to february.

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Rivers, islands & mangroves near Calilayan

32 rivers, islands & mangroves within 100 km of Calilayan. The closest is Dampalitan Island (15 km). Best time: september to february.

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Beaches & coast near Calilayan

27 beaches & coast within 100 km of Calilayan. The closest is Malatandang Beach (4 km). Best time: october to march.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Calilayan

18 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Calilayan. The closest is Mount Lipata (20 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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A one-day trip from Calilayan

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 97 km on the road.

  1. Start in Calilayan
  2. 4 km Malatandang Beach · beach, Quezon
  3. 4 km Iglesia Ni Cristo, Lokal Ng Unisan · church, Quezon
  4. 20 km San Diego de Alcala Cathedral · church, Quezon
  5. 40 km Quezon Protected Landscape · nature spot, Quezon
  6. 3 km Saint Anne Parish and Diocesan Shrine · church, Quezon
  7. 26 km Back to Calilayan

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Calilayan by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches1261Iglesia Ni Cristo, Lokal Ng Unisan (7 km)
    Waterfalls336Bantakay Falls (31 km)
    Forts & heritage434San Diego de Alcala Fortress (25 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves1632Dampalitan Island (15 km)
    Beaches & coast1327Malatandang Beach (4 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints318Mount Lipata (20 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs016Makulapnit Water Reservoir (62 km)
    Other attractions112Old Malagonlong Bridge (48 km)
    Caves59Sibatiya Cave (23 km)
    Museums17Governor's Mansion (44 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens16Quezon Protected Landscape (26 km)
    Parks01Hermano Pule Shrine (66 km)
    Treks01Mt. Cristobal Traverse (76 km)
    Buddhist sites01Juan de Plasencia Franciscan Novitiate House (78 km)
    Temples01Sat Kartar Indian Sikh Temple (89 km)

    Calilayan: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Calilayan?

    Malatandang Beach (beach, about 4 km), San Diego de Alcala Cathedral (church, about 25 km), Quezon Protected Landscape (nature spot, about 26 km), Saint Anne Parish and Diocesan Shrine (church, about 26 km), Iglesia Ni Cristo, Lokal Ng Unisan (church, about 7 km), Unisan Sands (beach, about 12 km).

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

    59 places on Spotwander: 12 churches, 3 waterfalls, 4 forts & heritage, 16 rivers, islands & mangroves, 13 beaches & coast.

    Which is the nearest church to Calilayan?

    Iglesia Ni Cristo, Lokal Ng Unisan, about 7 km by road; Iglesia Ni Cristo - Lokal Ng Maligaya - Quezon East (20 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest waterfall to Calilayan?

    Bantakay Falls, about 31 km by road; Dahoyhoy Falls (44 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Calilayan?

    San Diego de Alcala Fortress, about 25 km by road; Manuel L. Quezon (44 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Calilayan?

    Start in Calilayan, visit Malatandang Beach, then Iglesia Ni Cristo, Lokal Ng Unisan, then San Diego de Alcala Cathedral, then Quezon Protected Landscape, then Saint Anne Parish and Diocesan Shrine, and drive back — about 97 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Calilayan?

    July to January, best August to November right after rains for waterfalls; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for churches.

    Towns near Calilayan

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