Romblon district, Philippines

Places to visit near Romblon

Romblon is a town in Romblon district, Philippines, home to about 15,316 people. Within 50 km by road there are 134 places to visit — 48 churches, 21 beaches & coast, 19 rivers, islands & mangroves and 12 hill stations & viewpoints. The must-see places are Fort San Andres (1 km), Romblon Island (4 km) and Gorda Lighthouse (20 km).

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Romblon, Philippines
Romblon, Romblon district, Philippines. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Romblon at a glance

Location
Romblon district, Philippines
Population
about 15,316
Coordinates
12.5751° N, 122.2708° E
Places within 50 km
134 (7 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to March for beaches & coast; September to February for rivers, islands & mangroves; year-round for churches

Top places to visit near Romblon

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

52 churches within 100 km of Romblon. The closest is St Joseph Cathedral Belfry (1 km); the best-known is Foursquare (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Beaches & coast near Romblon

50 beaches & coast within 100 km of Romblon. The closest is Marble Beach (1 km); the best-known is Gorda Lighthouse (20 km). Best time: october to march.

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Rivers, islands & mangroves near Romblon

33 rivers, islands & mangroves within 100 km of Romblon. The closest is Romblon Island (4 km). Best time: september to february.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Romblon

14 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Romblon. The closest is Calvary Hill (1 km); the best-known is Mount Nailog (37 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Forts & heritage near Romblon

11 forts & heritage within 100 km of Romblon. The closest is Dr. Jose Rizal (1 km); the best-known is Fort San Andres (0 km). Best time: october to february.

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Waterfalls near Romblon

7 waterfalls within 100 km of Romblon. The closest is Busay Falls , Dubduban San Agustin Romblon (18 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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A one-day trip from Romblon

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 48 km on the road.

  1. Start in Romblon
  2. 4 km Romblon Island · island, Romblon
  3. 4 km Foursquare · church, Romblon
  4. 1 km Fort San Andres · fort, Romblon
  5. 19 km Gorda Lighthouse · beach, Romblon
  6. 19 km Binagong Point · beach, Romblon
  7. 1 km Back to Romblon

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    Within 15 km of Romblon

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Romblon by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches4852St Joseph Cathedral Belfry (1 km)
    Beaches & coast2150Marble Beach (1 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves1933Romblon Island (4 km)
    Other attractions1315Romblon Spanish Era Cuartel (1 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints1214Calvary Hill (1 km)
    Forts & heritage711Dr. Jose Rizal (1 km)
    Waterfalls57Busay Falls , Dubduban San Agustin Romblon (18 km)
    Parks55Romblon Children's Park (1 km)
    Museums25Romblon Art Gallery (4 km)
    Caves04Ngiriton Cave (84 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs12Tinagong Dagat (26 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens11Mount Guiting-guiting Natural Park (48 km)

    Romblon: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Romblon?

    Fort San Andres (fort, about 1 km), Romblon Island (island, about 4 km), Gorda Lighthouse (beach, about 20 km), Twin Forts (attraction, about 1 km), Binagong Point (beach, about 1 km), Foursquare (church, about 1 km).

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

    134 places on Spotwander: 48 churches, 21 beaches & coast, 19 rivers, islands & mangroves, 13 other attractions, 12 hill stations & viewpoints.

    Which is the nearest church to Romblon?

    St Joseph Cathedral Belfry, about 1 km by road; IFI Church of Epiphany Romblon Mission (0 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest beach to Romblon?

    Marble Beach, about 1 km by road; Culasea Funtasea Beach (0 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest river spot to Romblon?

    Romblon Island, about 4 km by road; Logbon Island (4 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Romblon?

    Start in Romblon, visit Romblon Island, then Foursquare, then Fort San Andres, then Gorda Lighthouse, then Binagong Point, and drive back — about 48 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Romblon?

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

    Towns near Romblon

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