Pangasinan district, Philippines

Places to visit near Malawa

Malawa is a town in Pangasinan district, Philippines, home to about 2,102 people. Within 50 km by road there are 90 places to visit — 40 churches, 12 forts & heritage, 2 hill stations & viewpoints and 12 waterfalls. The must-see places are Calasiao Church (13 km), Dzrd 981 (16 km) and Saint Ildephonse Parish Church (19 km).

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Malawa at a glance

Location
Pangasinan district, Philippines
Population
about 2,102
Coordinates
15.9580° N, 120.2778° E
Places within 50 km
90 (11 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for churches

Top places to visit near Malawa

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

85 churches within 100 km of Malawa. The closest is Binmaley Church (10 km); the best-known is Calasiao Church (13 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Malawa

38 forts & heritage within 100 km of Malawa. The closest is Casa Real Ng Lingayen (11 km). Best time: october to february.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Malawa

38 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Malawa. The closest is Mount Cardoues (39 km); the best-known is Mount Balungao (56 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Waterfalls near Malawa

26 waterfalls within 100 km of Malawa. The closest is Anton Falls,Sison Pangasinan (14 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Rivers, islands & mangroves near Malawa

25 rivers, islands & mangroves within 100 km of Malawa. The closest is Mayor's Island (46 km). Best time: september to february.

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Beaches & coast near Malawa

19 beaches & coast within 100 km of Malawa. The closest is Lingayen Beach (13 km). Best time: october to march.

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A one-day trip from Malawa

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 86 km on the road.

  1. Start in Malawa
  2. 10 km Binmaley Museum · museum, Pangasinan
  3. 1 km Binmaley Church · church, Pangasinan
  4. 12 km Calasiao Church · church, Pangasinan
  5. 15 km Saint Ildephonse Parish Church · church, Pangasinan
  6. 24 km Saint Raymond de Peñafort Church · church, Pangasinan
  7. 24 km Back to Malawa

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Malawa by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches4085Binmaley Church (10 km)
    Forts & heritage1238Casa Real Ng Lingayen (11 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints238Mount Cardoues (39 km)
    Waterfalls1226Anton Falls,Sison Pangasinan (14 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves325Mayor's Island (46 km)
    Beaches & coast619Lingayen Beach (13 km)
    Caves813Cacupangan Caves (45 km)
    Museums212Binmaley Museum (10 km)
    Other attractions17Dzrd 981 (16 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens26Manleluag Hot Spring (36 km)
    Parks15Camiling Municipal Park (42 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs02San Roque Dam (60 km)
    Temples11Hare Krishna Temple (11 km)
    Mosques & dargahs01Baguio Grand Mosque (Al Maarif Mosque) (76 km)
    Buddhist sites01Baguio Buddha Temple (77 km)

    Malawa: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Malawa?

    Calasiao Church (church, about 13 km), Dzrd 981 (attraction, about 16 km), Saint Ildephonse Parish Church (church, about 19 km), Saint Raymond de Peñafort Church (church, about 24 km), Binmaley Museum (museum, about 10 km), Binmaley Church (church, about 10 km).

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

    90 places on Spotwander: 40 churches, 12 forts & heritage, 2 hill stations & viewpoints, 12 waterfalls, 3 rivers, islands & mangroves.

    Which is the nearest church to Malawa?

    Binmaley Church, about 10 km by road; Chapel of the Resurrection (10 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Malawa?

    Casa Real Ng Lingayen, about 11 km by road; Ramos House: Lingayen (12 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Malawa?

    Mount Cardoues, about 39 km by road; View Deck (47 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Malawa?

    Start in Malawa, visit Binmaley Museum, then Binmaley Church, then Calasiao Church, then Saint Ildephonse Parish Church, then Saint Raymond de Peñafort Church, and drive back — about 86 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Malawa?

    October to February for forts & heritage; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for churches.

    Towns near Malawa

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Malawa’s location and population from GeoNames. Data sources & credits.