Davao City district, Philippines

Places to visit near Samal

Samal is a town in Davao City district, Philippines, home to about 43,526 people. Within 50 km by road there are 118 places to visit — 15 waterfalls, 44 churches, 28 beaches & coast and 2 hill stations & viewpoints. The must-see places are Lon Wa Buddhist Temple (12 km), San Pedro Cathedral (14 km) and People's Park (14 km).

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Samal, Philippines
Samal, Davao City district, Philippines. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Samal at a glance

Location
Davao City district, Philippines
Population
about 43,526
Coordinates
7.0744° N, 125.7083° E
Places within 50 km
118 (4 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 Samal

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Samal: 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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Waterfalls near Samal

89 waterfalls within 100 km of Samal. The closest is Binuling Waterfalls (2 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Churches near Samal

65 churches within 100 km of Samal. The closest is Christ the King Chapel (11 km); the best-known is San Pedro Cathedral (14 km). Best time: year-round.

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Beaches & coast near Samal

54 beaches & coast within 100 km of Samal. The closest is Samal (5 km). Best time: october to march.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Samal

35 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Samal. The closest is Mount Sibulan (48 km); the best-known is Mount Apo (62 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Caves near Samal

14 caves within 100 km of Samal. The closest is Costafba Beach Cave (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Samal

8 forts & heritage within 100 km of Samal. The closest is Tree of Life - 9/2 Memorial (13 km); the best-known is City Hall of Davao (14 km). Best time: october to february.

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A one-day trip from Samal

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 33 km on the road.

  1. Start in Samal
  2. 1 km Costafba Beach Cave · cave, Davao del Norte
  3. 12 km Lon Wa Buddhist Temple · Buddhist site, Davao City
  4. 4 km People's Park · park, Davao City
  5. 1 km City Hall of Davao · heritage site, Davao City
  6. 1 km San Pedro Cathedral · church, Davao City
  7. 14 km Back to Samal

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How to reach Samal

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    Within 15 km of Samal

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Samal by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Waterfalls1589Binuling Waterfalls (2 km)
    Churches4465Christ the King Chapel (11 km)
    Beaches & coast2854Samal (5 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints235Mount Sibulan (48 km)
    Caves514Costafba Beach Cave (1 km)
    Forts & heritage68Tree of Life - 9/2 Memorial (13 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens38Monfort Bat Sanctuary (13 km)
    Museums46D' Bone Collector Museum (13 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves24Talicud (20 km)
    Buddhist sites33Lon Wa Buddhist Temple (12 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs03Lake Venado (61 km)
    Parks22People's Park (14 km)
    Temples22Mindanao Taoist Temple (12 km)
    Mosques & dargahs11Al Ziddig Mosque (11 km)
    Other attractions11Dxbm-fm / Dxys-fm (18 km)

    Samal: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Samal?

    Lon Wa Buddhist Temple (Buddhist site, about 12 km), San Pedro Cathedral (church, about 14 km), People's Park (park, about 14 km), City Hall of Davao (heritage site, about 14 km), Costafba Beach Cave (cave, about 1 km), Binuling Waterfalls (waterfall, about 2 km).

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

    118 places on Spotwander: 15 waterfalls, 44 churches, 28 beaches & coast, 2 hill stations & viewpoints, 5 caves.

    Which is the nearest waterfall to Samal?

    Binuling Waterfalls, about 2 km by road; Hagimit Falls (2 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Samal?

    Christ the King Chapel, about 11 km by road; Davao Music Theological Seminary (12 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest beach to Samal?

    Samal, about 5 km by road; Aqua Water Park (6 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Samal?

    Start in Samal, visit Costafba Beach Cave, then Lon Wa Buddhist Temple, then People's Park, then City Hall of Davao, then San Pedro Cathedral, and drive back — about 33 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Samal?

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

    Towns near Samal

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