Sorsogon district, Philippines

Places to visit near Donsol

Donsol is a town in Sorsogon district, Philippines, home to about 6,198 people. Within 50 km by road there are 83 places to visit — 11 rivers, islands & mangroves, 31 churches, 12 beaches & coast and 5 waterfalls. The must-see places are Bagatao Lighthouse (29 km), Ibalon (36 km) and St. Gregory the Great Cathedral (37 km).

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Donsol, Philippines
Donsol, Sorsogon district, Philippines. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Donsol at a glance

Location
Sorsogon district, Philippines
Population
about 6,198
Coordinates
12.9055° N, 123.5949° E
Places within 50 km
83 (8 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 Donsol

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Rivers, islands & mangroves near Donsol

56 rivers, islands & mangroves within 100 km of Donsol. The closest is Doña Ana Island (8 km); the best-known is San Miguel Island (27 km). Best time: september to february.

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Churches near Donsol

46 churches within 100 km of Donsol. The closest is St. Joseph Parish (1 km); the best-known is Calongay Chapel (12 km). Best time: year-round.

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Beaches & coast near Donsol

25 beaches & coast within 100 km of Donsol. The closest is Donsol Lighthouse (1 km); the best-known is Bagatao Lighthouse (29 km). Best time: october to march.

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Waterfalls near Donsol

23 waterfalls within 100 km of Donsol. The closest is Sigpit Falls, Jovellar (23 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Donsol

16 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Donsol. The closest is Bandi, Donsol (1 km); the best-known is Ligñon Hill (40 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Forts & heritage near Donsol

10 forts & heritage within 100 km of Donsol. The closest is Ibalon (36 km). Best time: october to february.

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A one-day trip from Donsol

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 140 km on the road.

  1. Start in Donsol
  2. 12 km Calongay Chapel · church, Sorsogon
  3. 22 km Bagatao Lighthouse · beach, Sorsogon
  4. 8 km Ibalon · heritage site, Sorsogon
  5. 45 km St. Gregory the Great Cathedral · church, Albay
  6. 38 km Milaos Cave · cave, Sorsogon
  7. 15 km Back to Donsol

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Donsol by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Rivers, islands & mangroves1156Doña Ana Island (8 km)
    Churches3146St. Joseph Parish (1 km)
    Beaches & coast1225Donsol Lighthouse (1 km)
    Waterfalls523Sigpit Falls, Jovellar (23 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints416Bandi, Donsol (1 km)
    Forts & heritage610Ibalon (36 km)
    Other attractions57Cock Fighting Arena (2 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens26Kawa Kawa Hill Natural Park (45 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs26Sumlang Lake / Nature FunTraventure (39 km)
    Caves24Milaos Cave (15 km)
    Museums13Museo de Legazpi (37 km)
    Parks11Town Square (1 km)
    Temples11Pilar Bethel Temple (11 km)

    Donsol: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Donsol?

    Bagatao Lighthouse (beach, about 29 km), Calongay Chapel (church, about 12 km), Milaos Cave (cave, about 15 km), Ibalon (heritage site, about 36 km), St. Gregory the Great Cathedral (church, about 37 km), Daraga Church (church, about 37 km).

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

    83 places on Spotwander: 11 rivers, islands & mangroves, 31 churches, 12 beaches & coast, 5 waterfalls, 4 hill stations & viewpoints.

    Which is the nearest river spot to Donsol?

    Doña Ana Island, about 8 km by road; San Miguel Island (27 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Donsol?

    St. Joseph Parish, about 1 km by road; The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (1 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest beach to Donsol?

    Donsol Lighthouse, about 1 km by road; Brgy. Dancalan, Donsol Sorsogon (1 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Donsol?

    Start in Donsol, visit Calongay Chapel, then Bagatao Lighthouse, then Ibalon, then St. Gregory the Great Cathedral, then Milaos Cave, and drive back — about 140 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Donsol?

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

    Towns near Donsol

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Donsol’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Donsol on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.