Basilan district, Philippines

Places to visit near Tablas

Tablas is a town in Basilan district, Philippines, home to about 2,336 people. Within 50 km by road there are 229 places to visit — 74 churches, 23 rivers, islands & mangroves, 30 beaches & coast and 26 mosques & dargahs. The must-see places are Great Santa Cruz Island (37 km), Fort Pilar (40 km) and Taluksangay Mosque (45 km).

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Tablas at a glance

Location
Basilan district, Philippines
Population
about 2,336
Coordinates
6.6292° N, 122.1747° E
Places within 50 km
229 (6 must-see)
Best time to visit
September to February for rivers, islands & mangroves; October to March for beaches & coast; year-round for churches and mosques & dargahs

Top places to visit near Tablas

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Churches near Tablas

74 churches within 100 km of Tablas. The closest is St. Peter Parish Church (6 km); the best-known is Santa Isabel Cathedral (30 km). Best time: year-round.

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Rivers, islands & mangroves near Tablas

51 rivers, islands & mangroves within 100 km of Tablas. The closest is Basilan Island (17 km); the best-known is Great Santa Cruz Island (37 km). Best time: september to february.

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Beaches & coast near Tablas

33 beaches & coast within 100 km of Tablas. The closest is Dangkalan Beach (6 km). Best time: october to march.

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Mosques & dargahs near Tablas

26 mosques & dargahs within 100 km of Tablas. The closest is Masjid Arrahman Nawasa (5 km); the best-known is Taluksangay Mosque (45 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Tablas

23 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Tablas. The closest is Mount Abing (4 km); the best-known is Basilan Peak (18 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Parks near Tablas

14 parks within 100 km of Tablas. The closest is Datu Calun Triangle (7 km); the best-known is Pasonanca Park (47 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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A one-day trip from Tablas

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 95 km on the road.

  1. Start in Tablas
  2. 11 km Bulingan Falls · waterfall, Basilan
  3. 6 km Basilan Natural Biotic Area · nature spot, Basilan
  4. 1 km Basilan Island · island, Basilan
  5. 12 km Santa Clara Waterfalls · waterfall, Basilan
  6. 28 km Great Santa Cruz Island · island, Zamboanga City
  7. 37 km Back to Tablas

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Tablas by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches7474St. Peter Parish Church (6 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves2351Basilan Island (17 km)
    Beaches & coast3033Dangkalan Beach (6 km)
    Mosques & dargahs2626Masjid Arrahman Nawasa (5 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints1923Mount Abing (4 km)
    Other attractions1515Queen of Rose (10 km)
    Parks1414Datu Calun Triangle (7 km)
    Forts & heritage910Tagima (Basilan) (30 km)
    Waterfalls79Bulingan Falls (11 km)
    Museums66Wee Siu Tuy Memorial Hall (7 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens34Tulip Garden (10 km)
    Buddhist sites22Sampo Chinese Temple (42 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs12Lagoon (36 km)
    Caves01Victoria Pader Cave (55 km)

    Tablas: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Tablas?

    Bulingan Falls (waterfall, about 11 km), Santa Clara Waterfalls (waterfall, about 16 km), Great Santa Cruz Island (island, about 37 km), Basilan Island (island, about 17 km), Basilan Natural Biotic Area (nature spot, about 18 km), Basilan Peak (peak, about 18 km).

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

    229 places on Spotwander: 74 churches, 23 rivers, islands & mangroves, 30 beaches & coast, 26 mosques & dargahs, 19 hill stations & viewpoints.

    Which is the nearest church to Tablas?

    St. Peter Parish Church, about 6 km by road; Iglesia Ni Cristo (7 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest river spot to Tablas?

    Basilan Island, about 17 km by road; Coco (18 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest beach to Tablas?

    Dangkalan Beach, about 6 km by road; Kulay Bato Lighthouse (6 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Tablas?

    Start in Tablas, visit Bulingan Falls, then Basilan Natural Biotic Area, then Basilan Island, then Santa Clara Waterfalls, then Great Santa Cruz Island, and drive back — about 95 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Tablas?

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

    Towns near Tablas

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