Cebu district, Philippines

Places to visit near Malbug

Malbug is a town in Cebu district, Philippines, home to about 2,614 people. Within 50 km by road there are 77 places to visit — 28 waterfalls, 17 beaches & coast, 8 forts & heritage and 7 churches. The must-see places are Kawasan Falls (11 km), Tingko Beach (23 km) and San Guillermo de Aquitania Church (27 km).

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Malbug at a glance

Location
Cebu district, Philippines
Population
about 2,614
Coordinates
9.7327° N, 123.3402° E
Places within 50 km
77 (4 must-see)
Best time to visit
July to January, best August to November right after rains for waterfalls; October to March for beaches & coast; year-round for churches

Top places to visit near Malbug

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Malbug: 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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Waterfalls near Malbug

64 waterfalls within 100 km of Malbug. The closest is Montpeller Waterfall (3 km); the best-known is Kawasan Falls (11 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Beaches & coast near Malbug

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

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Forts & heritage near Malbug

38 forts & heritage within 100 km of Malbug. The closest is Baluarte (24 km); the best-known is San Guillermo de Aquitania Church (27 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Malbug

36 churches within 100 km of Malbug. The closest is Badian Church (21 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Malbug

16 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Malbug. The closest is Osmeña Peak Trail (18 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Caves near Malbug

15 caves within 100 km of Malbug. The closest is Kulabyaw Cave (18 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Malbug

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 70 km on the road.

  1. Start in Malbug
  2. 11 km Kawasan Falls · waterfall, Cebu
  3. 23 km San Guillermo de Aquitania Church · heritage site, Cebu
  4. 12 km Tingko Beach · beach, Cebu
  5. 19 km Cambais Falls · waterfall, Cebu
  6. 2 km Montpeller Waterfall · waterfall, Cebu
  7. 3 km Back to Malbug

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How to reach Malbug

    All places near Malbug by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Malbug by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Waterfalls2864Montpeller Waterfall (3 km)
    Beaches & coast1752Tingko Beach (23 km)
    Forts & heritage838Baluarte (24 km)
    Churches736Badian Church (21 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints616Osmeña Peak Trail (18 km)
    Caves415Kulabyaw Cave (18 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves313Badian Island (22 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens011Balinsasayao Twin Lakes National Park (59 km)
    Museums28Museo Oslob (32 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs14Ponong Lake (28 km)
    Other attractions13Looc Point Lighthouse (16 km)
    Mosques & dargahs01Bagacay Mosque (61 km)

    Malbug: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Malbug?

    Kawasan Falls (waterfall, about 11 km), Tingko Beach (beach, about 23 km), Montpeller Waterfall (waterfall, about 3 km), Cambais Falls (waterfall, about 4 km), San Guillermo de Aquitania Church (heritage site, about 27 km), Cambais Falls (waterfall, about 7 km).

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

    77 places on Spotwander: 28 waterfalls, 17 beaches & coast, 8 forts & heritage, 7 churches, 6 hill stations & viewpoints.

    Which is the nearest waterfall to Malbug?

    Montpeller Waterfall, about 3 km by road; Cambais Falls (4 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest beach to Malbug?

    Tingko Beach, about 23 km by road; Pescador Lighthouse (26 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Malbug?

    Baluarte, about 24 km by road; San Guillermo de Aquitania Church (27 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Malbug?

    Start in Malbug, visit Kawasan Falls, then San Guillermo de Aquitania Church, then Tingko Beach, then Cambais Falls, then Montpeller Waterfall, and drive back — about 70 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Malbug?

    July to January, best August to November right after rains for waterfalls; October to March for beaches & coast; year-round for churches.

    Towns near Malbug

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