Castilla, PhilippinesSorsogon BayIbalonBagatao LighthouseSablayan IslandSt. Gregory the Great CathedralMount Bulusan
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Castilla

Castilla is a town in Sorsogon district, Philippines of about 2,771 people. Within 50 km by road there are 93 places to visit: 19 rivers, islands & mangroves, 27 churches and 7 beaches & coast. The must-see places are Sorsogon Bay, Ibalon and Bagatao Lighthouse.

12.9486° N, 123.8822° EPop. 2,771

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Within 30 km51 places
Within 50 km93
Must-see23
Notable172
Best timeSeptember to February

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The 3 places worth the trip

Sorsogon Bay, beach near Castilla
Must-see

Sorsogon Bay

Beach · 10 km

Must-see

Ibalon

Heritage site · 17 km

Must-see

Bagatao Lighthouse

Beach · 20 km

Places near Castilla by type

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One day from Castilla

5 stops, one loop, back by 4:47 pm

111 km on the road, in driving order so you don’t double back. Times assume an 8 am start and typical visit lengths.

  1. Leave Castilla
  2. Sorsogon Baybeach · 1.5 hrs
  3. Sablayan Islandisland · 1 hrs
  4. Ibalonheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  5. Bagatao Lighthousebeach · 1.5 hrs
  6. St. Gregory the Great Cathedralchurch · 30 min
  7. Back in Castilla
Today’s loopCastillaStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Castilla?

Sorsogon Bay (beach, about 10 km), Ibalon (heritage site, about 17 km), Bagatao Lighthouse (beach, about 20 km), Sablayan Island (island, about 10 km), St. Gregory the Great Cathedral (church, about 33 km), Mount Bulusan (viewpoint, about 34 km).

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

93 places on Spotwander: 19 rivers, islands & mangroves, 27 churches, 7 beaches & coast, 12 waterfalls, 7 hill stations & viewpoints.

Which is the nearest river spot to Castilla?

Dibughan Island, about 9 km by road; Magallanes Rock (10 km) is next.

Which is the nearest church to Castilla?

St. John the Baptist Parish, about 1 km by road; AG Community Church Km. 24 Inc (9 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Castilla?

Start in Castilla, visit Sorsogon Bay, then Sablayan Island, then Ibalon, then Bagatao Lighthouse, then St. Gregory the Great Cathedral, and drive back — about 111 km by road in all.