Bagatao LighthouseIbalonSorsogon BaySt. Gregory the Great CathedralCalongay ChapelDaraga Church
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Macalaya

Macalaya is a town in Sorsogon district, Philippines of about 3,673 people. Within 50 km by road there are 100 places to visit: 24 rivers, islands & mangroves, 30 churches and 12 beaches & coast. The must-see places are Bagatao Lighthouse, Ibalon and Sorsogon Bay.

12.8894° N, 123.7711° EPop. 3,673

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Within 30 km47 places
Within 50 km100
Must-see23
Notable170
Best timeSeptember to February

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The 3 places worth the trip

Must-see

Bagatao Lighthouse

Beach · 8 km

Must-see

Ibalon

Heritage site · 13 km

Sorsogon Bay, beach near Macalaya
Must-see

Sorsogon Bay

Beach · 24 km

Places near Macalaya by type

All 233 places by distance →

One day from Macalaya

5 stops, one loop, back by 4:30 pm

120 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 Macalaya
  2. Bagatao Lighthousebeach · 1.5 hrs
  3. Ibalonheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  4. Sorsogon Baybeach · 1.5 hrs
  5. St. Gregory the Great Cathedralchurch · 30 min
  6. Calongay Chapelchurch · 30 min
  7. Back in Macalaya
Today’s loopMacalayaStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Macalaya?

Bagatao Lighthouse (beach, about 8 km), Ibalon (heritage site, about 13 km), Sorsogon Bay (beach, about 24 km), St. Gregory the Great Cathedral (church, about 35 km), Calongay Chapel (church, about 15 km), Daraga Church (church, about 37 km).

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

100 places on Spotwander: 24 rivers, islands & mangroves, 30 churches, 12 beaches & coast, 13 waterfalls, 6 hill stations & viewpoints.

Which is the nearest river spot to Macalaya?

Poldoc Island, about 6 km by road; Memay Island (6 km) is next.

Which is the nearest church to Macalaya?

St Isidore the Farmer Parish Church, about 1 km by road; San Pedro Calungsod Parish (4 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Macalaya?

Start in Macalaya, visit Bagatao Lighthouse, then Ibalon, then Sorsogon Bay, then St. Gregory the Great Cathedral, then Calongay Chapel, and drive back — about 120 km by road in all.