Albay
Churches & heritage
Cagsawa Ruins
Daraga
The bell tower left standing after Mayon's 1814 eruption, with the volcano behind it.
Lakes, springs & views
Lignon Hill
Legazpi
A lookout over Legazpi City and Mayon Volcano.
Lakes, springs & views
Sumlang Lake
Camalig
Bamboo rafts on a calm lake with Mayon Volcano rising behind.
Adventure
Hoyop-hoyopan Cave
Camalig
A limestone cave with chambers and rock formations, explored with a local guide.
Sorsogon
Wildlife
Whale sharks of Donsol
Donsol
Swim with the butanding, the gentle whale sharks that visit Donsol Bay.
Lakes, springs & views
Bulusan Lake
Bulusan
A quiet green lake at the foot of Bulusan Volcano, ringed by forest.
Beaches & islands
Subic Beach
Matnog
A pinkish-sand beach with clear water, a boat ride from Matnog.
Wildlife
Juag Lagoon Marine Fish Sanctuary
Matnog
A protected lagoon where you can see and feed fish in the shallows.
Beaches & islands
Paguriran Island
Sorsogon City
A rocky islet and natural lagoon, reachable on foot at low tide.
Adventure
Surfing in Gubat
Gubat
Beginner-friendly waves facing the Pacific, with local surf instructors.
Churches & heritage
Barcelona Church ruins
Barcelona
The stone church and old municipal building of a Spanish-era town by the sea.
Lakes, springs & views
Mapaso Hot Springs
Irosin
Warm volcanic spring pools at the foot of Bulusan Volcano.
Churches & heritage
Sorsogon Cathedral
Sorsogon City
The city's cathedral of Saints Peter and Paul, in the town centre.
Food
Pili nuts, pinangat and Bicol food
Sorsogon City
Taste Bicol: pili nut sweets, pinangat, laing and Bicol Express.