Masbate district, Philippines

Places to visit near Monreal

Monreal is a town in Masbate district, Philippines, home to about 4,759 people. Within 50 km by road there are 90 places to visit — 17 rivers, islands & mangroves, 36 churches, 15 beaches & coast and 3 waterfalls. The must-see places are Bagatao Lighthouse (31 km), Ibalon (36 km) and Sorsogon Bay (53 km).

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Monreal, Philippines
Monreal, Masbate district, Philippines. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Monreal at a glance

Location
Masbate district, Philippines
Population
about 4,759
Coordinates
12.6440° N, 123.6648° E
Places within 50 km
90 (2 must-see)
Best time to visit
September to February for rivers, islands & mangroves; October to March for beaches & coast; year-round for churches

Top places to visit near Monreal

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Monreal: 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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Rivers, islands & mangroves near Monreal

79 rivers, islands & mangroves within 100 km of Monreal. The closest is Puro Islet (10 km). Best time: september to february.

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Churches near Monreal

50 churches within 100 km of Monreal. The closest is Iglesia Ni Cristo (1 km); the best-known is Holy Cross Parish (14 km). Best time: year-round.

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Beaches & coast near Monreal

34 beaches & coast within 100 km of Monreal. The closest is Altinel Beach-Ticao (1 km); the best-known is Bagatao Lighthouse (31 km). Best time: october to march.

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Waterfalls near Monreal

21 waterfalls within 100 km of Monreal. The closest is Catandayagan Falls (14 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Monreal

13 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Monreal. The closest is Mount Pandan (11 km); the best-known is Mount Bulusan (56 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Forts & heritage near Monreal

12 forts & heritage within 100 km of Monreal. The closest is Astillero de Bagatao (32 km); the best-known is Ibalon (36 km). Best time: october to february.

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A one-day trip from Monreal

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 81 km on the road.

  1. Start in Monreal
  2. 10 km Puro Islet · river spot, Masbate
  3. 4 km Yeso Island · island, Masbate
  4. 4 km Bagababoy · river spot, Masbate
  5. 1 km Mababoy Island · island, Masbate
  6. 31 km Bagatao Lighthouse · beach, Sorsogon
  7. 31 km Back to Monreal

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How to reach Monreal

    All places near Monreal by distance

    Within 15 km of Monreal

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Monreal by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Rivers, islands & mangroves1779Puro Islet (10 km)
    Churches3650Iglesia Ni Cristo (1 km)
    Beaches & coast1534Altinel Beach-Ticao (1 km)
    Waterfalls321Catandayagan Falls (14 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints713Mount Pandan (11 km)
    Forts & heritage212Astillero de Bagatao (32 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens38Ticao-Burias Pass Protected Seascape (28 km)
    Caves15Milaos Cave (50 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs14Bariis Lake Sta. Remedios Bulan (28 km)
    Parks33Monreal Mini Park (1 km)
    Museums13Museo de Ticao (14 km)
    Other attractions12Ang Dating Daan - Monreal (1 km)

    Monreal: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Monreal?

    Puro Islet (river spot, about 10 km), Yeso Island (island, about 10 km), Bagatao Lighthouse (beach, about 31 km), Bagababoy (river spot, about 11 km), Mababoy Island (island, about 11 km), Paltaban Island (island, about 11 km).

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

    90 places on Spotwander: 17 rivers, islands & mangroves, 36 churches, 15 beaches & coast, 3 waterfalls, 7 hill stations & viewpoints.

    Which is the nearest river spot to Monreal?

    Puro Islet, about 10 km by road; Yeso Island (10 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Monreal?

    Iglesia Ni Cristo, about 1 km by road; Parish Church of San Miguel of Monreal (0 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest beach to Monreal?

    Altinel Beach-Ticao, about 1 km by road; Halea Nature Park (13 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Monreal?

    Start in Monreal, visit Puro Islet, then Yeso Island, then Bagababoy, then Mababoy Island, then Bagatao Lighthouse, and drive back — about 81 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Monreal?

    September to February for rivers, islands & mangroves; October to March for beaches & coast; year-round for churches.

    Towns near Monreal

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