Eastern Samar district, Philippines

Places to visit near Oras

Oras is a town in Eastern Samar district, Philippines, home to about 9,022 people. Within 50 km by road there are 121 places to visit — 37 rivers, islands & mangroves, 31 churches, 28 beaches & coast and 9 hill stations & viewpoints. The must-see places are Samar Island Natural Park (64 km), Langun-Gobingob Caves (88 km) and Batag Lighthouse (88 km).

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Oras, Philippines
Oras, Eastern Samar district, Philippines. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Oras at a glance

Location
Eastern Samar district, Philippines
Population
about 9,022
Coordinates
12.1406° N, 125.4397° E
Places within 50 km
121
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 Oras

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

62 rivers, islands & mangroves within 100 km of Oras. The closest is Uguis Island (8 km). Best time: september to february.

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Churches near Oras

56 churches within 100 km of Oras. The closest is LIFE-Oras (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Beaches & coast near Oras

47 beaches & coast within 100 km of Oras. The closest is Pahanginan Beach, Tawagan Eastern Samar (1 km); the best-known is Binogawan Beach (7 km). Best time: october to march.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Oras

31 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Oras. The closest is ORAS Mountain Bikes (1 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Waterfalls near Oras

12 waterfalls within 100 km of Oras. The closest is Pisak Falls, Arteche (21 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Forts & heritage near Oras

6 forts & heritage within 100 km of Oras. The closest is Sr. San Joaquim (15 km). Best time: october to february.

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A one-day trip from Oras

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 44 km on the road.

  1. Start in Oras
  2. 7 km Binogawan Beach · beach, Eastern Samar
  3. 6 km Apitong Island · island, Eastern Samar
  4. 9 km Tubabao Island · island, Eastern Samar
  5. 11 km Bactol Island · island, Eastern Samar
  6. 3 km Uguis Island · island, Eastern Samar
  7. 8 km Back to Oras

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How to reach Oras

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    Within 15 km of Oras

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Oras by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Rivers, islands & mangroves3762Uguis Island (8 km)
    Churches3156LIFE-Oras (1 km)
    Beaches & coast2847Pahanginan Beach, Tawagan Eastern Samar (1 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints931ORAS Mountain Bikes (1 km)
    Waterfalls312Pisak Falls, Arteche (21 km)
    Other attractions410Lapinig Pantalan (30 km)
    Forts & heritage36Sr. San Joaquim (15 km)
    Caves06Calundan Cave (69 km)
    Parks55Saint Joachim Park (15 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens12Jicontol Natural Park (34 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs02Bawang Mini Dam (63 km)
    Museums01De Leon - Bolastig Mausuleum (92 km)

    Oras: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Oras?

    Binogawan Beach (beach, about 7 km), Uguis Island (island, about 8 km), Bactol Island (island, about 10 km), Apitong Island (island, about 12 km), Tubabao Island (island, about 17 km), Luctaban Island (island, about 18 km).

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

    121 places on Spotwander: 37 rivers, islands & mangroves, 31 churches, 28 beaches & coast, 9 hill stations & viewpoints, 3 waterfalls.

    Which is the nearest river spot to Oras?

    Uguis Island, about 8 km by road; Bactol Island (10 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Oras?

    LIFE-Oras, about 1 km by road; Saint Peter of Alcantara Parish Church (0 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest beach to Oras?

    Pahanginan Beach, Tawagan Eastern Samar, about 1 km by road; Saugan,oras Eastern Samar (7 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Oras?

    Start in Oras, visit Binogawan Beach, then Apitong Island, then Tubabao Island, then Bactol Island, then Uguis Island, and drive back — about 44 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Oras?

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

    Towns near Oras

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