Davao del Sur district, Philippines

Places to visit near Padada

Padada is a town in Davao del Sur district, Philippines, home to about 11,439 people. Within 50 km by road there are 57 places to visit — 8 churches, 15 waterfalls, 23 beaches & coast and 9 hill stations & viewpoints. The must-see places are Mount Apo (49 km), Lake Venado (51 km) and Mount Matutum (54 km).

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Padada, Philippines
Padada, Davao del Sur district, Philippines. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Padada at a glance

Location
Davao del Sur district, Philippines
Population
about 11,439
Coordinates
6.6411° N, 125.3450° E
Places within 50 km
57 (1 must-see)
Best time to visit
July to January, best August to November right after rains for waterfalls; October to March for beaches & coast; year-round for churches

Top places to visit near Padada

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Churches near Padada

73 churches within 100 km of Padada. The closest is Iglesia Ni Cristo (13 km). Best time: year-round.

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Waterfalls near Padada

69 waterfalls within 100 km of Padada. The closest is Tinago Falls (15 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Beaches & coast near Padada

52 beaches & coast within 100 km of Padada. The closest is Bolton Reef (9 km). Best time: october to march.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Padada

24 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Padada. The closest is Malalag Hill (11 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Caves near Padada

7 caves within 100 km of Padada. The closest is Olarte Cave (62 km). Best time: year-round.

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Museums near Padada

6 museums within 100 km of Padada. The closest is B'laan Museum and Weaving Center (54 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Padada

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 30 km on the road.

  1. Start in Padada
  2. 9 km Malalag Bay · beach, Davao del Sur
  3. 3 km Malalag Hill · hill, Davao del Sur
  4. 6 km Colagsing Point · beach, Davao Occidental
  5. 1 km Kulagsing Beach · beach, Davao Occidental
  6. 2 km Bolton Reef · beach, Davao Occidental
  7. 9 km Back to Padada

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How to reach Padada

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    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Padada by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches873Iglesia Ni Cristo (13 km)
    Waterfalls1569Tinago Falls (15 km)
    Beaches & coast2352Bolton Reef (9 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints924Malalag Hill (11 km)
    Caves07Olarte Cave (62 km)
    Museums06B'laan Museum and Weaving Center (54 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs15MCGI Local of Digos (15 km)
    Forts & heritage15Rano Memorial (33 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens05La Tahiti Cove (64 km)
    Buddhist sites04Polian Temple (71 km)
    Parks03People's Park (70 km)
    Other attractions03Dxbm-fm / Dxys-fm (69 km)
    Temples02Davao Indian Temple (67 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves01Talicud (63 km)
    Mosques & dargahs01Al Ziddig Mosque (77 km)

    Padada: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Padada?

    Bolton Reef (beach, about 9 km), Malalag Bay (beach, about 9 km), Kulagsing Beach (beach, about 11 km), Malalag Hill (hill, about 11 km), Colagsing Point (beach, about 12 km), Dawis Beach (beach, about 13 km).

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

    57 places on Spotwander: 8 churches, 15 waterfalls, 23 beaches & coast, 9 hill stations & viewpoints, 1 lake.

    Which is the nearest church to Padada?

    Iglesia Ni Cristo, about 13 km by road; Digos City Alliance Gospel Church (14 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest waterfall to Padada?

    Tinago Falls, about 15 km by road; Seven Falls, Lake Sebu, South Cotabato (32 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest beach to Padada?

    Bolton Reef, about 9 km by road; Malalag Bay (9 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Padada?

    Start in Padada, visit Malalag Bay, then Malalag Hill, then Colagsing Point, then Kulagsing Beach, then Bolton Reef, and drive back — about 30 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Padada?

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

    Towns near Padada

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