Biliran district, Philippines

Places to visit near Naval

Naval is a town in Biliran district, Philippines, home to about 12,217 people. Within 50 km by road there are 70 places to visit — 18 rivers, islands & mangroves, 18 beaches & coast, 14 waterfalls and 14 hill stations & viewpoints. The must-see places are Vulcan (Biliran) (15 km), Carnaza Island (41 km) and Malapascua (50 km).

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Naval, Philippines
Naval, Biliran district, Philippines. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Naval at a glance

Location
Biliran district, Philippines
Population
about 12,217
Coordinates
11.5606° N, 124.3975° E
Places within 50 km
70 (3 must-see)
Best time to visit
September to February for rivers, islands & mangroves; October to March for beaches & coast

Top places to visit near Naval

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

77 rivers, islands & mangroves within 100 km of Naval. The closest is Caygan Island (9 km). Best time: september to february.

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Beaches & coast near Naval

39 beaches & coast within 100 km of Naval. The closest is Biliran (11 km). Best time: october to march.

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Waterfalls near Naval

33 waterfalls within 100 km of Naval. The closest is Pundol Falls, Iyusan (1 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Naval

22 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Naval. The closest is Mount Busale (11 km); the best-known is Vulcan (Biliran) (15 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Churches near Naval

20 churches within 100 km of Naval. The closest is Cathedral Parish of Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Naval

19 forts & heritage within 100 km of Naval. The closest is Rizal Statue (53 km); the best-known is Boundary Between San Jose and Bayog (67 km). Best time: october to february.

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A one-day trip from Naval

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 46 km on the road.

  1. Start in Naval
  2. 1 km Vista D Amore Lover's Cave, Bool, Culaba · cave, Biliran
  3. 15 km Vulcan (Biliran) · viewpoint, Biliran
  4. 21 km Cathedral of Our Lady of Peace and Good Voyage · church, Biliran
  5. 8 km Pundol Falls, Iyusan · waterfall, Biliran
  6. 1 km Cathedral Parish of Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary · church, Biliran
  7. 0 km Back to Naval

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    All places near Naval by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Naval by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Rivers, islands & mangroves1877Caygan Island (9 km)
    Beaches & coast1839Biliran (11 km)
    Waterfalls1433Pundol Falls, Iyusan (1 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints1422Mount Busale (11 km)
    Churches320Cathedral Parish of Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary (1 km)
    Forts & heritage019Rizal Statue (53 km)
    Caves311Vista D Amore Lover's Cave, Bool, Culaba (1 km)
    Museums03De Leon - Bolastig Mausuleum (72 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs02Laaw Lagoon (74 km)
    Parks02Isabel Park (88 km)
    Buddhist sites01Tacloban Buddhist Temple (92 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens01Calbayog Pan-as–Hayiban Protected Landscape (98 km)
    Other attractions01Buntay Point (98 km)

    Naval: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Naval?

    Vulcan (Biliran) (viewpoint, about 15 km), Cathedral Parish of Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary (church, about 1 km), Vista D Amore Lover's Cave, Bool, Culaba (cave, about 1 km), Pundol Falls, Iyusan (waterfall, about 1 km), Cathedral of Our Lady of Peace and Good Voyage (church, about 9 km), Caygan Island (island, about 9 km).

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

    70 places on Spotwander: 18 rivers, islands & mangroves, 18 beaches & coast, 14 waterfalls, 14 hill stations & viewpoints, 3 churches.

    Which is the nearest river spot to Naval?

    Caygan Island, about 9 km by road; Pilar Rocks (10 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest beach to Naval?

    Biliran, about 11 km by road; Talahid Beach (12 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest waterfall to Naval?

    Pundol Falls, Iyusan, about 1 km by road; Bagongbong Falls / Bagumbong Falls (10 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Naval?

    Start in Naval, visit Vista D Amore Lover's Cave, Bool, Culaba, then Vulcan (Biliran), then Cathedral of Our Lady of Peace and Good Voyage, then Pundol Falls, Iyusan, then Cathedral Parish of Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary, and drive back — about 46 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Naval?

    September to February for rivers, islands & mangroves; October to March for beaches & coast.

    Towns near Naval

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