8 places to discover
Balut Island is a volcanic island in the municipality of Sarangani, Davao Occidental, at the southern tip of the Philippines in the Celebes Sea. Part of the Sarangani island group, it is dominated by Mount Balut, an active stratovolcano. The island is known for its black sand beaches, coral reefs, fishing villages and Sangil communities, offering a remote, largely undeveloped natural setting distinct from mainland Mindanao.
Bulata White Beach is a coastal attraction in Barangay Bulata, municipality of Don Marcelino, Davao Occidental, Philippines, facing the Celebes Sea. It is known for its stretch of light-colored sand, clear waters and relatively undeveloped shoreline. Located in a rural fishing community, it is reached via coastal roads from Don Marcelino town proper and serves as a local leisure spot for swimming, picnics and coastal sightseeing.
Kepiya Falls is a natural waterfall located in Barangay Lawa, municipality of Don Marcelino, Davao Occidental, Philippines. Situated in a forested inland area, it is known for its multi-tiered cascade, clear natural pool and surrounding lush vegetation. The falls is accessed by a trek from the barangay center and is visited for nature sightseeing, swimming and photography. It is one of the recognized natural attractions of Don Marcelino.
Little Boracay is a white-sand coastal beach located in Barangay San Agustin, municipality of Santa Maria, Davao Occidental, Philippines, along the Celebes Sea. Often called the Little Boracay of Davao Occidental, it is known for its fine light-colored sand, clear shallow waters and coconut-lined shoreline. The beach hosts small resorts and rentable cottages for day use and overnight stays, attracting visitors seeking a quiet, accessible beach destination in southern Mindanao.
Mount Kiyawa is a mountain in the municipality of Santa Maria, Davao Occidental, in the Davao Region of Mindanao, Philippines. It is recognized locally as a hiking and nature destination with forested slopes, grassy ridges and a summit offering panoramic views of the coastal lowlands, nearby mountains and the Davao Gulf area. The peak is visited for day hikes, photography and nature viewing and is accessed via trails from communities in Santa Maria.
Olanivan Island is a small uninhabited coastal island under the municipality of Sarangani in Davao Occidental, Philippines, located off the southern tip of Mindanao in the Celebes Sea. Part of the Sarangani island group alongside Balut and Sarangani Islands, it is known for its white sand beaches, clear turquoise waters and fringing coral reefs. The island is undeveloped and primarily visited on day trips by boat for swimming, snorkeling and sightseeing in a quiet natural setting.
Sabang Hot Springs is a natural coastal thermal spring located in Barangay Lipol, municipality of Sarangani, Davao Occidental, on Balut Island. The spring emerges along the shoreline where heated water mixes with seawater, forming shallow natural pools. Known for its warm, mineral-rich waters and seaside setting, it is a modest, undeveloped attraction visited for bathing and relaxation in a quiet island environment.
Sarangani Island is the northernmost of the two major Sarangani Islands in the Celebes Sea, part of the Municipality of Sarangani in Davao Occidental, Philippines. Located off the southern tip of Mindanao, it is a small inhabited island known for white sand beaches, clear waters, coral reefs, and fishing communities. It forms part of the Sarangani Islands group with Balut Island to the south.