Palawan district, Philippines

Places to visit near Narra

Narra is a town in Palawan district, Philippines, home to about 28,342 people. Within 50 km by road there are 136 places to visit — 51 churches, 11 beaches & coast, 18 hill stations & viewpoints and 21 rivers, islands & mangroves. The must-see places are Rasa Island (7 km), Mount Victoria (20 km) and Tabon Cave Complex (59 km).

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Narra, Philippines
Narra, Palawan district, Philippines. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Narra at a glance

Location
Palawan district, Philippines
Population
about 28,342
Coordinates
9.2688° N, 118.4043° E
Places within 50 km
136 (2 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to March for beaches & coast; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for churches

Top places to visit near Narra

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

91 churches within 100 km of Narra. The closest is Catholic Church (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Beaches & coast near Narra

40 beaches & coast within 100 km of Narra. The closest is Isla Arena Beach Resor (1 km). Best time: october to march.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Narra

33 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Narra. The closest is Upper Lapu-Lapu Mountain River (9 km); the best-known is Mount Victoria (20 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Rivers, islands & mangroves near Narra

32 rivers, islands & mangroves within 100 km of Narra. The closest is Gitana Island (6 km). Best time: september to february.

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Waterfalls near Narra

13 waterfalls within 100 km of Narra. The closest is Estrella Falls (12 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Narra

8 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Narra. The closest is Green House (2 km); the best-known is Rasa Island (7 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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A one-day trip from Narra

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 62 km on the road.

  1. Start in Narra
  2. 7 km Rasa Island · island, Palawan
  3. 9 km Emelina Island · island, Palawan
  4. 2 km Linda Island · island, Palawan
  5. 1 km Gitana Island · island, Palawan
  6. 23 km Mount Victoria · viewpoint, Palawan
  7. 20 km Back to Narra

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From travellers near Narra

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How to reach Narra

    All places near Narra by distance

    Within 15 km of Narra

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Narra by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches5191Catholic Church (1 km)
    Beaches & coast1140Isla Arena Beach Resor (1 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints1833Upper Lapu-Lapu Mountain River (9 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves2132Gitana Island (6 km)
    Other attractions1927Lagoon Convention Center (1 km)
    Waterfalls613Estrella Falls (12 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens38Green House (2 km)
    Mosques & dargahs27Narra Grand Masjid (1 km)
    Forts & heritage16Palawan (35 km)
    Caves15Liyang Cave (50 km)
    Museums05National Museum (56 km)
    Parks14Plaza Bacosa (30 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs23Malatgao River Irrigation Dam (18 km)

    Narra: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Narra?

    Rasa Island (island, about 7 km), Mount Victoria (viewpoint, about 20 km), Gitana Island (island, about 6 km), Linda Island (island, about 7 km), Emelina Island (island, about 10 km), Estrella Falls (waterfall, about 12 km).

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

    136 places on Spotwander: 51 churches, 11 beaches & coast, 18 hill stations & viewpoints, 21 rivers, islands & mangroves, 19 other attractions.

    Which is the nearest church to Narra?

    Catholic Church, about 1 km by road; Seventh-Day Adventist Church (1 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest beach to Narra?

    Isla Arena Beach Resor, about 1 km by road; Calategas Tuligman Beach (1 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Narra?

    Upper Lapu-Lapu Mountain River, about 9 km by road; Sharp Hill (17 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Narra?

    Start in Narra, visit Rasa Island, then Emelina Island, then Linda Island, then Gitana Island, then Mount Victoria, and drive back — about 62 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Narra?

    October to March for beaches & coast; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for churches.

    Towns near Narra

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