Famous Tourist Spots in Bicol

The Cagsawa Ruins (also spelled as Kagsawa, historically spelled as Cagsaua) are the remnants of a 16th-century Franciscan church, the Cagsawa church. It was originally built in the town of Cagsawa in 1587 but was burned down and destroyed by Dutch pirates in 1636. It was rebuilt in 1724 by Fr. Francisco Blanco but was destroyed again, along with the town of Cagsawa, on February 1, 1814, during the eruption of Mayon Volcano.

Quituinan Ranch is an open space location ideally for a picnic ground and camp site. We also have a childrens’ playground and free-range horses and sheeps inside the ranch. Cottages and pavillion are available for your relaxation. Above all, among the other places in Albay, Quituinan Ranch has the best view of the magestic Mayon Volcano. 

Experience swimming with whale sharks when you go on a Donsol whale shark tour! 

Situated in the province of Sorsogon, Donsol is now a popular hub of tourism that houses the Whale Shark Interaction Eco-Tourism Project initiative of the World Wildlife Fund (WWF). Like many other touristy locations in the Bicol Region, the municipality is leading the way for sustainable tourism by involving the general public to discover and meet the gentle giants of the Philippine Sea. 

If you want to go off the grid and escape the crowds, Caramoan’s host of secret beaches remains unknown to most tourists, making this isolated group of small islands a distinct castaway paradise.

With its powdery white sand beaches, crystal clear waters, mystic lagoons, and stalactite-rich caves, this should be a top priority in your itinerary. In fact, you can go on a Caramoan Island hopping tour with a private transfer from Virac, Catanduanes, if you're already in Bicol.

Kickstart your island getaway on Subic Beach, Matnog, one of the Philippines' hidden beach attractions solely for its blushing, pinkish-white sands against the clear turquoise waters. 

Subic Beach is an idyllic beach spot in Calintaan and one of the pink sand islands in Matnog (others being Tikling and the Juan Lagoon Fish Sanctuary). Offering more than just its stunning waves and finely crushed red corals decorating its beds of sand, Subic Beach is also the gateway to a series of sea caves and rock formations that you can explore from a short sailing distance away.

If you're looking to witness 360-degree views of Mayon Volcano without the hassle of tourist crowds, Sumlang Lake is your safest bet. A calm and relaxing destination to travel around, this enchanting attraction boasts an unobstructed panorama of the world-renowned conically shaped volcano.

Settle down in the picturesque paradise of Calaguas. Best explored on a full-day Calaguas island-hopping tour, this majestic series of islands in Camarines Norte is home to white-sand beaches and rough seas that serve as a nice little getaway from the busy city.

Otherwise known as 'The Concealed White Beach of Bohol', Calaguas is a small group of islands located in the municipality of Vinzons. The island is famous for having unspoiled natural resources that help preserve its pristine beauty.

Get ready for an awesome non-stop water fun at the CamSur Watersports Complex (CWC) and learn the basics of watersports ranging from cable skiing, wakeboarding, and other towing activities guided by expert instructors! 

Enjoy the clear waters in a series of thrilling sports towed on a buoyant, convex-shaped board or a pair of waterskis at planing speeds behind a motorboat. Get your instructor to show you some tricks to overcome the challenges as a first-time rider. Aside from ramps and obstacles, the park also features a beach volleyball area and a pool for those who want to spend more time basking under the sun.

Ligñon Hill draws the line between Legazpi and Mount Mayon, a famous tourist spot during your stop in the Albay top tourist spots tour. Known as the 'Protector of Legazpi City', the national park is responsible for keeping the regional center safe from catastrophes. 

Towering at 156m with a 360-degree panoramic view of the Mayon Volcano, this scenic landscape also hosts many extreme sports activities like a 320m zip line, hiking, biking, and paintball that even the less adventurous would dare to try. What else does a nature park offer aside from its most sought out viewpoint? It also has a 10-minute hiking trail to the summit and a World War II-like experience at the historic Japanese Tunnel.

Ready your trekking shoes for a scenic hiking activity in one of the off-beat destinations in the region: Binurong Point. Located in the meandering terrains along the coast of Baras municipality, this hiking trail is a popular tourist spot among adventure and nature enthusiasts alike.

Reaching the pastoral cliff offers endless views of the wide-open sea and lush, lyrical terrains enveloping the region that's worth a thousand pictures. While it shares striking similarities with the rural scenery in Batanes, this route is known as a beginner hike that only takes less than an hour. 

Catandayagan Falls is located in Ticao Island, Masbate. The only waterfalls in the Philippines that empties its water directly to the sea.