Northern Samar district, Philippines

Places to visit near Gamay

Gamay is a town in Northern Samar district, Philippines, home to about 9,125 people. Within 50 km by road there are 109 places to visit — 21 rivers, islands & mangroves, 30 churches, 26 beaches & coast and 14 hill stations & viewpoints. The must-see places are Batag Lighthouse (50 km), Samar Island Natural Park (87 km) and Philippines General Council of the Assemblies of God (100 km).

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Gamay, Philippines
Gamay, Northern Samar district, Philippines. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Gamay at a glance

Location
Northern Samar district, Philippines
Population
about 9,125
Coordinates
12.3854° N, 125.2979° E
Places within 50 km
109 (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 Gamay

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

57 rivers, islands & mangroves within 100 km of Gamay. The closest is Labunglaion Islets (3 km); the best-known is Canawayon Island (9 km). Best time: september to february.

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Churches near Gamay

49 churches within 100 km of Gamay. The closest is Gamay Parish Church (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Beaches & coast near Gamay

40 beaches & coast within 100 km of Gamay. The closest is Nabunglayan Rock Formation (1 km); the best-known is Araw Beach (6 km). Best time: october to march.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Gamay

27 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Gamay. The closest is Pinusilan Blue Lagoon (18 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Waterfalls near Gamay

12 waterfalls within 100 km of Gamay. The closest is Linao Falls (4 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Forts & heritage near Gamay

8 forts & heritage within 100 km of Gamay. The closest is Agustin Sumuroy Monument (33 km). Best time: october to february.

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A one-day trip from Gamay

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 84 km on the road.

  1. Start in Gamay
  2. 19 km Pisak Falls, Arteche · waterfall, Eastern Samar
  3. 9 km Canawayon Island · island, Northern Samar
  4. 13 km Linao Falls · waterfall, Northern Samar
  5. 2 km Araw Beach · beach, Northern Samar
  6. 18 km Dap Dap Bay · beach, Northern Samar
  7. 23 km Back to Gamay

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How to reach Gamay

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    Within 15 km of Gamay

    15–50 km — half-day trips

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Gamay by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Rivers, islands & mangroves2157Labunglaion Islets (3 km)
    Churches3049Gamay Parish Church (1 km)
    Beaches & coast2640Nabunglayan Rock Formation (1 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints1427Pinusilan Blue Lagoon (18 km)
    Other attractions613Auditorium (9 km)
    Waterfalls512Linao Falls (4 km)
    Forts & heritage38Agustin Sumuroy Monument (33 km)
    Parks16Palapag Town Plaza (33 km)
    Caves14Grand Canyon Laoang Northern Samar (46 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs12Bagacay Dam (26 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens12Jicontol Natural Park (50 km)

    Gamay: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Gamay?

    Linao Falls (waterfall, about 4 km), Araw Beach (beach, about 6 km), Canawayon Island (island, about 9 km), Pisak Falls, Arteche (waterfall, about 19 km), Dap Dap Bay (beach, about 23 km), Cube Rock (river spot, about 23 km).

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

    109 places on Spotwander: 21 rivers, islands & mangroves, 30 churches, 26 beaches & coast, 14 hill stations & viewpoints, 6 other attractions.

    Which is the nearest river spot to Gamay?

    Labunglaion Islets, about 3 km by road; Higunum Rock (8 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Gamay?

    Gamay Parish Church, about 1 km by road; Our Lady of the Angels Church (14 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest beach to Gamay?

    Nabunglayan Rock Formation, about 1 km by road; Gamay Bay (2 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Gamay?

    Start in Gamay, visit Pisak Falls, Arteche, then Canawayon Island, then Linao Falls, then Araw Beach, then Dap Dap Bay, and drive back — about 84 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Gamay?

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

    Towns near Gamay

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