Bohol district, Philippines

Places to visit near Loay

Loay is a town in Bohol district, Philippines. Within 50 km by road there are 103 places to visit — 18 beaches & coast, 21 waterfalls, 12 forts & heritage and 16 churches. The must-see places are Clarin Ancestral House (1 km), San Nicolas de Tolentino Church (20 km) and Hinagdanan Cave (29 km).

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Loay, Philippines
Loay, Bohol district, Philippines. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Loay at a glance

Location
Bohol district, Philippines
Coordinates
9.6006° N, 124.0142° E
Places within 50 km
103 (10 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to March for beaches & coast; July to January, best August to November right after rains for waterfalls; year-round for churches

Top places to visit near Loay

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Loay: 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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Beaches & coast near Loay

52 beaches & coast within 100 km of Loay. The closest is Imelda Beach (19 km); the best-known is Alona Beach (34 km). Best time: october to march.

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Waterfalls near Loay

51 waterfalls within 100 km of Loay. The closest is Busay Falls (8 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Forts & heritage near Loay

46 forts & heritage within 100 km of Loay. The closest is Loay Belltower (1 km); the best-known is Clarin Ancestral House (0 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Loay

31 churches within 100 km of Loay. The closest is Holy Trinity Parish Church (1 km); the best-known is San Nicolas de Tolentino Church (20 km). Best time: year-round.

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Caves near Loay

31 caves within 100 km of Loay. The closest is Sukgang Cave (7 km). Best time: year-round.

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Rivers, islands & mangroves near Loay

30 rivers, islands & mangroves within 100 km of Loay. The closest is Pamilacan Island (19 km); the best-known is Panglao (30 km). Best time: september to february.

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A one-day trip from Loay

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 44 km on the road.

  1. Start in Loay
  2. 1 km Clarin Ancestral House · heritage site, Bohol
  3. 1 km Church of the Holy Trinity of Loay Historical Marker · heritage site, Bohol
  4. 1 km Loay Belltower · heritage site, Bohol
  5. 1 km Museum of Bohol · museum, Bohol
  6. 20 km San Nicolas de Tolentino Church · church, Bohol
  7. 20 km Back to Loay

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How to reach Loay

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    Within 15 km of Loay

    15–50 km — half-day trips

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Loay by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Beaches & coast1852Imelda Beach (19 km)
    Waterfalls2151Busay Falls (8 km)
    Forts & heritage1246Loay Belltower (1 km)
    Churches1631Holy Trinity Parish Church (1 km)
    Caves1031Sukgang Cave (7 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves930Pamilacan Island (19 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints813Man Made Forest (13 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens510Bohol Python Wildlife Park (10 km)
    Museums27Museum of Bohol (1 km)
    Other attractions13Tarsier (15 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs12Ilijan Hill and Man Made Lagoon (45 km)

    Loay: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Loay?

    Clarin Ancestral House (heritage site, about 1 km), San Nicolas de Tolentino Church (church, about 20 km), Museum of Bohol (museum, about 1 km), Loay Belltower (heritage site, about 1 km), Church of the Holy Trinity of Loay Historical Marker (heritage site, about 1 km), Holy Trinity Parish Church (church, about 1 km).

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

    103 places on Spotwander: 18 beaches & coast, 21 waterfalls, 12 forts & heritage, 16 churches, 10 caves.

    Which is the nearest beach to Loay?

    Imelda Beach, about 19 km by road; Cainget Beach (24 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest waterfall to Loay?

    Busay Falls, about 8 km by road; Busai Dream Falls (11 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Loay?

    Loay Belltower, about 1 km by road; Church of the Holy Trinity of Loay Historical Marker (0 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Loay?

    Start in Loay, visit Clarin Ancestral House, then Church of the Holy Trinity of Loay Historical Marker, then Loay Belltower, then Museum of Bohol, then San Nicolas de Tolentino Church, and drive back — about 44 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Loay?

    October to March for beaches & coast; July to January, best August to November right after rains for waterfalls; year-round for churches.

    Towns near Loay

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