Place to visit
Sabtang Lighthouse, Philippines: what it is and when to go
Sabtang Lighthouse is a lighthouse in the Philippines (Batangas). Interests: Architecture. The best time to visit is December to April. In June there are 13 h 14 of daylight, and in December, 10 h 46. It has an article in one Wikipedia, so it is not one of the busiest places in Philippines: one to enjoy at a calmer pace. Here is what it is, where it lies, when to come, how to get there and what else is nearby to turn it into a trip.
In a nutshell
- What it is
- Lighthouse in the Philippines · Architecture
- Where
- Philippines · Batangas
- Best time
- December to April.
- Nearest airport
- MNL Manila (Pasay), 655 km as the crow flies
- Run by
- Basco Station, Philippine Coast Guard
- Coordinates
- 20.33896, 121.87204
What it is and where
Sabtang Lighthouse is a lighthouse in the Philippines (Batangas). It has an article in one Wikipedia, so it is not one of the busiest places in Philippines: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
Non-operating lighthouse
Its coordinates are 20.33896, 121.87204; the nearest main airport is Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL, Manila (Pasay)), 655 km as the crow flies. How to get around Philippines (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.
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- Run by
- Basco Station, Philippine Coast Guard
It is one of the Architecture places in Philippines. In Kokai it is already on your trip map next to the places you save yourself, and it goes into a day's plan with one tap.
When to go
The best time to visit Sabtang Lighthouse is December to April.
- JanBest time10:54
- FebBest time11:20
- MarBest time11:52
- AprBest time12:28
- MayPossible12:58
- JunBetter not13:14
- JulBetter not13:07
- AugBetter not12:42
- SepBetter not12:07
- OctBetter not11:31
- NovPossible11:01
- DecBest time10:46
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 13 h 14 of daylight, and in December, 10 h 46. Daylight hours are calculated from the site's latitude for the 15th of each month; when planning a full day on foot they matter as much as the weather.
When to go to Philippines in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Before you go to Philippines
To enter Philippines there are 9 things to sort out before you leave, starting with “Passport with six months' validity and two blank pages”: they are all, with their deadlines, in the Philippines checklist. Currency: Philippine peso (PHP); plugs: Type A, B and C · 220 V · 60 Hz (European voltage with American sockets: you need an adapter); emergencies: 911 for everything.
In Kokai you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it.
What is nearby
- Sabtang ChurchRoman Catholic church in Sabtang, Batanes, Philippines515 m
- Ivana ChurchRoman Catholic parish church in Ivana, Batanes, Philippines5.5 km
- Mount AharungHill in the Philippines6.6 km
- Mount MataremMountain in the Philippines9.4 km
- Unnamed volcanoMountain in Philippines13 km
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the Philippines guide.
More in Philippines: Architecture
- Marcelo Fernan Bridge: bridge in Metro Cebu
- Basco Lighthouse: lighthouse in Basco
- Corregidor Island Lighthouse: original lighthouse in Corregidor Island, Philippines
- Cape Engaño Lighthouse: lighthouse on Palaui Island, Philippines
- Bagacay Point Lighthouse: lighthouse in the Philippines
- Jones Bridge: bridge that spans the Pasig River in the Philippines connecting Binondo and the center of Manila
Every Philippines place under Architecture, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is Sabtang Lighthouse?
It is a lighthouse in the Philippines. It has an article in one Wikipedia, so it is not one of the busiest places in Philippines: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
When is the best time to visit Sabtang Lighthouse?
December to April. In June there are 13 h 14 of daylight, and in December, 10 h 46.
How do you get to Sabtang Lighthouse?
The nearest main airport is Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL), 655 km as the crow flies. From there, directions opens the route on the map, and how to get around Philippines is explained in its country guide.
How do I add it to my trip?
With one tap. In Kokai it is already on the Philippines map, next to the places you save yourself: add it to a day's plan, give it a time and, if you like, get a reminder when you pass nearby.
What else is around here?
Nearby you have Sabtang Church, Ivana Church, Mount Aharung. The rest is in the Philippines guide.
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