Rizal district, Philippines

Places to visit near Malaya

Malaya is a town in Rizal district, Philippines, home to about 11,442 people. Within 50 km by road there are 124 places to visit — 56 churches, 9 forts & heritage, 10 parks and 7 museums. The must-see places are Mount Sembrano (4 km), Pililla Wind Farm Visitor Center (11 km) and Naculo Falls Cavinti Laguna (11 km).

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Malaya at a glance

Location
Rizal district, Philippines
Population
about 11,442
Coordinates
14.3971° N, 121.3385° E
Places within 50 km
124 (124 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for churches and parks

Top places to visit near Malaya

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

130 churches within 100 km of Malaya. The closest is Saint Mary Magdalene Parish Church (12 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Malaya

44 forts & heritage within 100 km of Malaya. The closest is Angono Petroglyphs (28 km). Best time: october to february.

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Parks near Malaya

26 parks within 100 km of Malaya. The closest is Enchanted Kingdom (36 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Museums near Malaya

18 museums within 100 km of Malaya. The closest is Rizal Shrine (34 km). Best time: year-round.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Malaya

13 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Malaya. The closest is Lake Caliraya (29 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Malaya

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

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A one-day trip from Malaya

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 65 km on the road.

  1. Start in Malaya
  2. 4 km Mount Sembrano · viewpoint, Rizal
  3. 10 km Nuestra Señora de Candelaria Parish Church · church, Laguna
  4. 6 km Our Lady of Angels Parish Church · church, Laguna
  5. 16 km Saint Mary Magdalene Parish Church · church, Rizal
  6. 18 km Naculo Falls Cavinti Laguna · waterfall, Rizal
  7. 11 km Back to Malaya

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How to reach Malaya

    All places near Malaya by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Malaya by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches56130Saint Mary Magdalene Parish Church (12 km)
    Forts & heritage944Angono Petroglyphs (28 km)
    Other attractions1326Pililla Wind Farm Visitor Center (11 km)
    Parks1026Enchanted Kingdom (36 km)
    Museums718Rizal Shrine (34 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs813Lake Caliraya (29 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints812Mount Sembrano (4 km)
    Waterfalls69Naculo Falls Cavinti Laguna (11 km)
    Beaches & coast17Napindan Lighthouse (35 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens44Masungi Geo Reserve (28 km)
    Buddhist sites12Ocean Sky Chan Monastery (49 km)
    Caves11Pamitinan Cave (50 km)
    Mosques & dargahs01Golden Mosque (55 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves01Cagbalete Island (68 km)

    Malaya: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Malaya?

    Mount Sembrano (viewpoint, about 4 km), Pililla Wind Farm Visitor Center (attraction, about 11 km), Naculo Falls Cavinti Laguna (waterfall, about 11 km), Saint Mary Magdalene Parish Church (church, about 12 km), Nuestra Señora de Candelaria Parish Church (church, about 13 km), Our Lady of Angels Parish Church (church, about 15 km).

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

    124 places on Spotwander: 56 churches, 9 forts & heritage, 13 other attractions, 10 parks, 7 museums.

    Which is the nearest church to Malaya?

    Saint Mary Magdalene Parish Church, about 12 km by road; Nuestra Señora de Candelaria Parish Church (13 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Malaya?

    Angono Petroglyphs, about 28 km by road; Rizal Monument (37 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest park to Malaya?

    Enchanted Kingdom, about 36 km by road; Sucat People's Park (39 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Malaya?

    Start in Malaya, visit Mount Sembrano, then Nuestra Señora de Candelaria Parish Church, then Our Lady of Angels Parish Church, then Saint Mary Magdalene Parish Church, then Naculo Falls Cavinti Laguna, and drive back — about 65 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Malaya?

    October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for churches and parks.

    Towns near Malaya

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