Top 10 Things to Do in Albay

The province of Albay is known for the near-perfect cone-shaped Mayon Volcano. It is also a province known for dishes that are garnished with spicy sili. 

Top 10 Things to Do in Albay

 For those planning to visit the province, here's my...

Top 10 Things to Do in Albay:

1. Go inside the bat-infested bell tower of St. Michael Archangel Parish in Oas.


2. Buy tons of pili nits, sili, and other cool stuff as pasalubong or souvenirs.
3. Ride a zip line on top of Lignon Hill in Legazpi City.


4. Admire the beauty of Cagsawa Ruins in Daraga.

5. Try out the sili ice cream of 1st Colonial Grill in Legazpi City.


6. Go on a pilgrimage to the old Spanish colonial era churches around Mayon Volcano.


7. Drive up to the Mayon Planetarium in Tabaco and enjoy the close-up view of the volcano.

8. Go on a mini hike and walk around the "crater" of Kawa-Kawa Hill in Tabaco.

9. Go on a cave tour in Hoyop-Hoyopan cave in Camalig.

10. Hike or simply admire the beauty of the Majestic Mayon Volcano.

How about you? What are your Top 10 Things to Do in Albay?


Location: Albay, Philippines

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