Sarangani district, Philippines

Places to visit near Glan

Glan is a town in Sarangani district, Philippines, home to about 24,256 people. Within 50 km by road there are 193 places to visit — 78 churches, 56 beaches & coast, 27 hill stations & viewpoints and 3 waterfalls. The must-see places are Sarangani Bay (16 km), Tinaca Point (41 km) and Mount Melibengoy (58 km).

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Glan, Philippines
Glan, Sarangani district, Philippines. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Glan at a glance

Location
Sarangani district, Philippines
Population
about 24,256
Coordinates
5.8242° N, 125.2033° E
Places within 50 km
193 (2 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to March for beaches & coast; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for churches

Top places to visit near Glan

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

85 churches within 100 km of Glan. The closest is The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (1 km); the best-known is Iglesia Ni Cristo (24 km). Best time: year-round.

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Beaches & coast near Glan

62 beaches & coast within 100 km of Glan. The closest is Glan Lighthouse (1 km); the best-known is Sarangani Bay (16 km). Best time: october to march.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Glan

40 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Glan. The closest is Datalbukay Mountains (1 km); the best-known is Kapatan Hill (11 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Waterfalls near Glan

17 waterfalls within 100 km of Glan. The closest is Siniel Falls (26 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Mosques & dargahs near Glan

8 mosques & dargahs within 100 km of Glan. The closest is Purok Cabug Mosque (13 km). Best time: year-round.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Glan

6 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Glan. The closest is Lake Lanao Kapanglaw (1 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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A one-day trip from Glan

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 45 km on the road.

  1. Start in Glan
  2. 6 km Adarna Beach · beach, Sarangani
  3. 1 km Gumasa Beach · beach, Sarangani
  4. 1 km Taban Beach · beach, Sarangani
  5. 1 km Sellona Beach · beach, Sarangani
  6. 20 km Sarangani Bay · beach, General Santos
  7. 16 km Back to Glan

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How to reach Glan

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    Within 15 km of Glan

    15–50 km — half-day trips

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Glan by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches7885The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (1 km)
    Beaches & coast5662Glan Lighthouse (1 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints2740Datalbukay Mountains (1 km)
    Waterfalls317Siniel Falls (26 km)
    Mosques & dargahs88Purok Cabug Mosque (13 km)
    Other attractions57Isla Jardin Del Mar Resort (8 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs56Lake Lanao Kapanglaw (1 km)
    Forts & heritage36Jose Rizal Monument (23 km)
    Parks45Maasim Town Plaza (29 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves05Olanivan Island (59 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens23Botanical Garden (36 km)
    Museums23MSU Cultural Museum (35 km)
    Caves03Olarte Cave (57 km)
    Buddhist sites01Poor Clare Monastery (57 km)

    Glan: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Glan?

    Sarangani Bay (beach, about 16 km), Taban Beach (beach, about 5 km), Sellona Beach (beach, about 5 km), Gumasa Beach (beach, about 6 km), Adarna Beach (beach, about 6 km), Isla Jardin Del Mar Resort (attraction, about 8 km).

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

    193 places on Spotwander: 78 churches, 56 beaches & coast, 27 hill stations & viewpoints, 3 waterfalls, 8 mosques & dargahs.

    Which is the nearest church to Glan?

    The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, about 1 km by road; Sea Side Baptist Church (1 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest beach to Glan?

    Glan Lighthouse, about 1 km by road; Tai Sai Beach (1 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Glan?

    Datalbukay Mountains, about 1 km by road; Glan Hill (2 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Glan?

    Start in Glan, visit Adarna Beach, then Gumasa Beach, then Taban Beach, then Sellona Beach, then Sarangani Bay, and drive back — about 45 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Glan?

    October to March for beaches & coast; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for churches.

    Towns near Glan

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