Davao Oriental district, Philippines

Places to visit near Manay

Manay is a town in Davao Oriental district, Philippines, home to about 20,336 people. Within 50 km by road there are 67 places to visit — 25 churches, 23 beaches & coast, 5 waterfalls and 8 hill stations & viewpoints. The must-see places are Mount Pandadagsaan (54 km), Pujada Bay (65 km) and Leonard Kniaseff (70 km).

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Manay, Philippines
Manay, Davao Oriental district, Philippines. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Manay at a glance

Location
Davao Oriental district, Philippines
Population
about 20,336
Coordinates
7.2150° N, 126.5397° E
Places within 50 km
67
Best time to visit
October to March for beaches & coast; July to January, best August to November right after rains for waterfalls; year-round for churches

Top places to visit near Manay

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

89 churches within 100 km of Manay. The closest is Ifradabeks (4 km). Best time: year-round.

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Beaches & coast near Manay

66 beaches & coast within 100 km of Manay. The closest is Manay Bay (2 km); the best-known is Pusan Point Lighthouse (14 km). Best time: october to march.

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Waterfalls near Manay

24 waterfalls within 100 km of Manay. The closest is Aliwagwag Falls (2 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Manay

21 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Manay. The closest is Panontongan Ridge (11 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Manay

10 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Manay. The closest is Baganga Protected Landscape (32 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Rivers, islands & mangroves near Manay

9 rivers, islands & mangroves within 100 km of Manay. The closest is San Victor Island (62 km); the best-known is Waniban (65 km). Best time: september to february.

  • Waniban · river spot · Davao Oriental · ~65 km
  • Poo · river spot · Davao Oriental · ~68 km
  • Bagoso Island · river spot · Davao Oriental · ~70 km
  • Pujada · river spot · Davao Oriental · ~70 km
  • San Victor Island · river spot · Davao Oriental · ~62 km
  • Cabugao Island · river spot · Davao Oriental · ~95 km

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A one-day trip from Manay

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 72 km on the road.

  1. Start in Manay
  2. 2 km Aliwagwag Falls · waterfall, Davao Oriental
  3. 14 km Lingayeo Beach · beach, Davao Oriental
  4. 12 km Panontongan Ridge · viewpoint, Davao Oriental
  5. 23 km Caraga Tourism Complex · museum, Davao Oriental
  6. 7 km Pusan Point Lighthouse · beach, Davao Oriental
  7. 14 km Back to Manay

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How to reach Manay

    All places near Manay by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Manay by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches2589Ifradabeks (4 km)
    Beaches & coast2366Manay Bay (2 km)
    Waterfalls524Aliwagwag Falls (2 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints821Panontongan Ridge (11 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens110Baganga Protected Landscape (32 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves09San Victor Island (62 km)
    Other attractions17Jubilee Cross (14 km)
    Mosques & dargahs24Maliongan Mosque (32 km)
    Museums13Caraga Tourism Complex (16 km)
    Parks13Caraga Park (16 km)
    Forts & heritage03Jose Rizal (58 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs01Lake Leonard (71 km)
    Temples01Temple of Praise Assembly of God (55 km)
    Caves01Kawa Kawa Cave (82 km)

    Manay: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Manay?

    Aliwagwag Falls (waterfall, about 2 km), Panontongan Ridge (viewpoint, about 11 km), Pusan Point Lighthouse (beach, about 14 km), Lingayeo Beach (beach, about 16 km), Caraga Tourism Complex (museum, about 16 km), Agawon Beach (beach, about 16 km).

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

    67 places on Spotwander: 25 churches, 23 beaches & coast, 5 waterfalls, 8 hill stations & viewpoints, 1 sanctuary.

    Which is the nearest church to Manay?

    Ifradabeks, about 4 km by road; Brgy. San Miguel, Caraga (11 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest beach to Manay?

    Manay Bay, about 2 km by road; Zaragosa (2 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest waterfall to Manay?

    Aliwagwag Falls, about 2 km by road; Kapuka Falls (30 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Manay?

    Start in Manay, visit Aliwagwag Falls, then Lingayeo Beach, then Panontongan Ridge, then Caraga Tourism Complex, then Pusan Point Lighthouse, and drive back — about 72 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Manay?

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

    Towns near Manay

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