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Malbug

Malbug is a town in Masbate district, Philippines of about 2,292 people. Within 50 km by road there are 75 places to visit: 20 rivers, islands & mangroves, 31 churches and 8 beaches & coast. The must-see places are Kalanay Cave, Cabugao Gamay Island and Balbagon Island.

12.0563° N, 123.6461° EPop. 2,292

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Within 30 km44 places
Within 50 km75
Must-see6
Notable135
Best timeSeptember to February

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The 3 places worth the trip

Must-see

Kalanay Cave

Heritage site · 33 km

Must-see

Cabugao Gamay Island

Island · 81 km · Iloilo

Must-see

Balbagon Island

Island · 83 km · Iloilo

Places near Malbug by type

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One day from Malbug

5 stops, one loop, back by 4:26 pm

117 km on the road, in driving order so you don’t double back. Times assume an 8 am start and typical visit lengths.

  1. Leave Malbug
  2. Peña Islandisland · 1 hrs
  3. Namatian Islandisland · 1 hrs
  4. Guinluthangan Islandisland · 1 hrs
  5. Masbateriver spot · 1 hrs
  6. Kalanay Caveheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  7. Back in Malbug
Today’s loopMalbugStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Malbug?

Peña Island (island, about 5 km), Kalanay Cave (heritage site, about 33 km), Namatian Island (island, about 13 km), Guinluthangan Island (island, about 14 km), Manoc Island (island, about 14 km), Masbate (river spot, about 15 km).

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

75 places on Spotwander: 20 rivers, islands & mangroves, 31 churches, 8 beaches & coast, 3 waterfalls, 5 hill stations & viewpoints.

Which is the nearest river spot to Malbug?

Peña Island, about 5 km by road; Namatian Island (13 km) is next.

Which is the nearest church to Malbug?

Iglesia Ni Cristo - Lokal Ng Settlement, about 16 km by road; Iglesia Ni Cristo - Lokal Ng Mactan (20 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Malbug?

Start in Malbug, visit Peña Island, then Namatian Island, then Guinluthangan Island, then Masbate, then Kalanay Cave, and drive back — about 117 km by road in all.