Bioko Norte district, Equatorial Guinea

Places to visit near Malabo

Malabo is a city in Bioko Norte district, Equatorial Guinea, home to about 155,963 people. Within 50 km by road there are 48 places to visit — 14 churches, 8 beaches & coast, 3 hill stations & viewpoints and 3 forts & heritage. The must-see places are Catedrál de Santa Isabel (1 km), Mezquita de Malabo (10 km) and Bioko (39 km).

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Malabo, Equatorial Guinea
Malabo, Bioko Norte district, Equatorial Guinea. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Malabo at a glance

Location
Bioko Norte district, Equatorial Guinea
Population
about 155,963
Coordinates
3.7558° N, 8.7817° E
Places within 50 km
48 (3 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 Malabo

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Malabo: 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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Things to see near Malabo, by type

Churches near Malabo

151 churches within 100 km of Malabo. The closest is Cathedral of St. Isabel (1 km); the best-known is Catedrál de Santa Isabel (0 km). Best time: year-round.

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Beaches & coast near Malabo

30 beaches & coast within 100 km of Malabo. The closest is Bahía del Puerto (1 km). Best time: october to march.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Malabo

20 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Malabo. The closest is ECG Fabrication Yard (13 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Forts & heritage near Malabo

14 forts & heritage within 100 km of Malabo. The closest is Josemartin Vivienda (4 km). Best time: october to february.

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Rivers, islands & mangroves near Malabo

9 rivers, islands & mangroves within 100 km of Malabo. The closest is Islotes Horacio (18 km). Best time: september to february.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Malabo

9 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Malabo. The closest is Malabo National Park (8 km); the best-known is Pico Basilé National Park (25 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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A one-day trip from Malabo

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 23 km on the road.

  1. Start in Malabo
  2. 1 km Cathedral of St. Isabel · church, Bioko Norte
  3. 1 km Catedrál de Santa Isabel · church, Bioko Norte
  4. 1 km Baptist Church · church, Bioko Norte
  5. 10 km Mezquita de Malabo · mosque or dargah, Bioko Norte
  6. 10 km Asamblea de Dios · church, Bioko Norte
  7. 0 km Back to Malabo

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From travellers near Malabo

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How to reach Malabo

    All places near Malabo by distance

    Within 15 km of Malabo

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Malabo by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches14151Cathedral of St. Isabel (1 km)
    Beaches & coast830Bahía del Puerto (1 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints320ECG Fabrication Yard (13 km)
    Other attractions1018Santuario Claret (1 km)
    Forts & heritage314Josemartin Vivienda (4 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves39Islotes Horacio (18 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens29Malabo National Park (8 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs17Lago Claret (28 km)
    Mosques & dargahs15Mezquita de Malabo (10 km)
    Parks24Plaza de la Independencia (1 km)
    Museums12Cultural Center of Spain in Malabo (1 km)
    Waterfalls01Iladyi Waterfalls (60 km)
    Caves01La Cave Lounge (90 km)
    Treks01Guiness Track (84 km)

    Malabo: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Malabo?

    Catedrál de Santa Isabel (church, about 1 km), Mezquita de Malabo (mosque or dargah, about 10 km), Cathedral of St. Isabel (church, about 1 km), Asamblea de Dios (church, about 1 km), Baptist Church (church, about 1 km), Santuario Claret (attraction, about 1 km).

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

    48 places on Spotwander: 14 churches, 8 beaches & coast, 3 hill stations & viewpoints, 10 other attractions, 3 forts & heritage.

    Which is the nearest church to Malabo?

    Cathedral of St. Isabel, about 1 km by road; Catedrál de Santa Isabel (0 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest beach to Malabo?

    Bahía del Puerto, about 1 km by road; Black Beach (1 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Malabo?

    ECG Fabrication Yard, about 13 km by road; Pico Basilé (23 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Malabo?

    Start in Malabo, visit Cathedral of St. Isabel, then Catedrál de Santa Isabel, then Baptist Church, then Mezquita de Malabo, then Asamblea de Dios, and drive back — about 23 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Malabo?

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

    Towns near Malabo

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