Albay district, Philippines

Places to visit near Malabog

Malabog is a town in Albay district, Philippines, home to about 3,957 people. Within 50 km by road there are 71 places to visit — 8 rivers, islands & mangroves, 14 churches, 12 waterfalls and 6 beaches & coast. The must-see places are Cagsawa Church (2 km), Daraga Church (5 km) and Ligñon Hill (6 km).

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Malabog at a glance

Location
Albay district, Philippines
Population
about 3,957
Coordinates
13.1738° N, 123.6865° E
Places within 50 km
71 (14 must-see)
Best time to visit
September to February for rivers, islands & mangroves; July to January, best August to November right after rains for waterfalls; year-round for churches

Top places to visit near Malabog

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Rivers, islands & mangroves near Malabog

49 rivers, islands & mangroves within 100 km of Malabog. The closest is Sula Island (24 km); the best-known is Cagraray Island (31 km). Best time: september to february.

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Churches near Malabog

39 churches within 100 km of Malabog. The closest is Daraga Church (5 km). Best time: year-round.

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Waterfalls near Malabog

37 waterfalls within 100 km of Malabog. The closest is Busay Falls (6 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Beaches & coast near Malabog

23 beaches & coast within 100 km of Malabog. The closest is Panarayon Beach (23 km). Best time: october to march.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Malabog

13 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Malabog. The closest is Ligñon Hill (6 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Ligñon Hill · viewpoint · Albay · ~6 km · Must-see
  • Mount Mayon · viewpoint · Albay · ~11 km · Must-see
  • Masaraga · viewpoint · Albay · ~26 km · Must-see
  • Mount Malinao · viewpoint · Albay · ~34 km · Must-see
  • Mount Manaet · viewpoint · Albay · ~29 km
  • Iriga · viewpoint · Camarines Sur · ~50 km · Must-see

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Forts & heritage near Malabog

12 forts & heritage within 100 km of Malabog. The closest is Cagsawa Church (2 km). Best time: october to february.

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A one-day trip from Malabog

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 36 km on the road.

  1. Start in Malabog
  2. 2 km Cagsawa Church · heritage site, Albay
  3. 3 km Daraga Church · church, Albay
  4. 3 km St. Gregory the Great Cathedral · church, Albay
  5. 3 km Ligñon Hill · hill, Albay
  6. 14 km Mount Mayon · viewpoint, Albay
  7. 11 km Back to Malabog

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Malabog by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Rivers, islands & mangroves849Sula Island (24 km)
    Churches1439Daraga Church (5 km)
    Waterfalls1237Busay Falls (6 km)
    Beaches & coast623Panarayon Beach (23 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints913Ligñon Hill (6 km)
    Forts & heritage812Cagsawa Church (2 km)
    Museums28Museo de Legazpi (8 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens46Mayon Volcano Natural Park (11 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs46Sumlang Lake / Nature FunTraventure (2 km)
    Caves46Hoyop-Hoyopan Cave (8 km)
    Other attractions02Ungay Lighthouse (72 km)
    Parks02Plaza de Nueva Caceres (92 km)
    Temples01Bicol Indian Sikh Temple (92 km)
    Mosques & dargahs01Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Statue (93 km)

    Malabog: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Malabog?

    Cagsawa Church (heritage site, about 2 km), Daraga Church (church, about 5 km), Ligñon Hill (hill, about 6 km), St. Gregory the Great Cathedral (church, about 8 km), Mount Mayon (viewpoint, about 11 km), Mayon Volcano Natural Park (nature spot, about 12 km).

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

    71 places on Spotwander: 8 rivers, islands & mangroves, 14 churches, 12 waterfalls, 6 beaches & coast, 9 hill stations & viewpoints.

    Which is the nearest river spot to Malabog?

    Sula Island, about 24 km by road; Masaguimsim Island (26 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Malabog?

    Daraga Church, about 5 km by road; St. Gregory the Great Cathedral (8 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest waterfall to Malabog?

    Busay Falls, about 6 km by road; Solong Falls (10 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Malabog?

    Start in Malabog, visit Cagsawa Church, then Daraga Church, then St. Gregory the Great Cathedral, then Ligñon Hill, then Mount Mayon, and drive back — about 36 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Malabog?

    September to February for rivers, islands & mangroves; July to January, best August to November right after rains for waterfalls; year-round for churches.

    Towns near Malabog

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