Aklan district, Philippines

Places to visit near Malay

Malay is a town in Aklan district, Philippines. Within 50 km by road there are 106 places to visit — 21 hill stations & viewpoints, 34 beaches & coast, 6 rivers, islands & mangroves and 19 churches. The must-see places are Kabulihan Malay Aklan Agnaga Falls (10 km), Santa Fe Bay (37 km) and Maniguin Lighthouse (51 km).

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Malay, Philippines
Malay, Aklan district, Philippines. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Malay at a glance

Location
Aklan district, Philippines
Coordinates
11.9003° N, 121.9091° E
Places within 50 km
106 (2 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; October to March for beaches & coast; year-round for churches

Top places to visit near Malay

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Malay: 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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Hill stations & viewpoints near Malay

45 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Malay. The closest is Mount Sapinitan (4 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Beaches & coast near Malay

45 beaches & coast within 100 km of Malay. The closest is Balusbos Beach (1 km); the best-known is Jamboo Beach (6 km). Best time: october to march.

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Rivers, islands & mangroves near Malay

35 rivers, islands & mangroves within 100 km of Malay. The closest is Willy's Rock (10 km). Best time: september to february.

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Churches near Malay

26 churches within 100 km of Malay. The closest is Hope Baptist Church (5 km). Best time: year-round.

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Waterfalls near Malay

15 waterfalls within 100 km of Malay. The closest is Agnaga Falls (3 km); the best-known is Kabulihan Malay Aklan Agnaga Falls (10 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Forts & heritage near Malay

15 forts & heritage within 100 km of Malay. The closest is Leandro Locsin Fullon (34 km); the best-known is Old Maniguin Island Lighthouse (51 km). Best time: october to february.

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A one-day trip from Malay

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 27 km on the road.

  1. Start in Malay
  2. 1 km Pangihan Caves · cave, Aklan
  3. 3 km Agnaga Falls · waterfall, Aklan
  4. 1 km Mount Sapinitan · viewpoint, Aklan
  5. 3 km Motag Living Museum · museum, Aklan
  6. 9 km Kabulihan Malay Aklan Agnaga Falls · waterfall, Aklan
  7. 10 km Back to Malay

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How to reach Malay

    All places near Malay by distance

    Within 15 km of Malay

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Malay by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints2145Mount Sapinitan (4 km)
    Beaches & coast3445Balusbos Beach (1 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves635Willy's Rock (10 km)
    Churches1926Hope Baptist Church (5 km)
    Waterfalls515Agnaga Falls (3 km)
    Forts & heritage115Leandro Locsin Fullon (34 km)
    Caves79Pangihan Caves (1 km)
    Other attractions57Tuburan Spring (7 km)
    Museums24Motag Living Museum (2 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens34Jelly's Salad Garden (8 km)
    Parks12Sunset Plaza (8 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs11Laguna (8 km)
    Mosques & dargahs11Boracay Muslim Mosque (8 km)

    Malay: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Malay?

    Kabulihan Malay Aklan Agnaga Falls (waterfall, about 10 km), Pangihan Caves (cave, about 1 km), Motag Living Museum (museum, about 2 km), Agnaga Falls (waterfall, about 3 km), Mount Sapinitan (viewpoint, about 4 km), Mount Malagud (viewpoint, about 6 km).

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

    106 places on Spotwander: 21 hill stations & viewpoints, 34 beaches & coast, 6 rivers, islands & mangroves, 19 churches, 5 waterfalls.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Malay?

    Mount Sapinitan, about 4 km by road; Mayapay, Buruanga (4 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest beach to Malay?

    Balusbos Beach, about 1 km by road; Nasog Point Lighthouse (2 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest river spot to Malay?

    Willy's Rock, about 10 km by road; Carabao Island (22 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Malay?

    Start in Malay, visit Pangihan Caves, then Agnaga Falls, then Mount Sapinitan, then Motag Living Museum, then Kabulihan Malay Aklan Agnaga Falls, and drive back — about 27 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Malay?

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

    Towns near Malay

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