Municipal Profile - Sto. Domingo, Albay
Tourist Attractions

Sto. Domingo has a special charm all its own. It has a happy blend of relaxed atmosphere and scenic view that soothes, mesmerizes and delights. Among the towns in Albay it is only here in Sto. Domingo where Mayon Volcano can be seen up close and at a vantage point imperious and magnificent in its full splendor oftentimes shrouded in mystery but sometimes raging as it spews fiery balls of fire and lava.

The Basud River Bridge is the best spot for Mayon watching and for picture taking for it is here where the volcano can be seen up-close and here where it disgorges itself accumulated lahar and boulders. But in normal times the water that ripples underneath the Basud river is cool and crystal clear. It is also the main source of commercial gravel and sand.

For the divers and nature lovers, Palipasan is an ideal dive site  with its underwater garden of corals of varying shapes and sizes, gorgonians and schools of pelagic fishes.

For those in search of archeological artifacts, geological wonders and remnants of the ancient world--the cliffs of Suhoton off Calayucay; the huge perpendicular rock standing like sentries off the coast of Buhatan and sea water underneath are waiting to be explored and discovered. Some years ago it was off the coast of Barangays Buhatan where the barnacled-covered anchor of a galleon and other artifacts were found.

For the adventurous and nature lover, there is the cascading Kawayan waterfalls in Sitio Cawayan in Calayucay. One can also go mountain trekking atop the lush green forest and experience the thrill of scaling great heights and descending in deep and steep mountain ravines.

And for the beach lovers, the beaches of Sto. Domingo are irresistible especially during summer. There are a number of beach resorts which are drawing tourists and visitors. The more luxurious have complete bathing facilities, good food, cottages and convention halls. Famous among these resorts are the Reyes Beach Resort, Mayon Spring Resort, the Kalayukaii Beach Resort, Salokot, Kaogmahan, Costa Palmera and other minor resorts.

All the wonders and charms of Sto. Domingo--its rivers and beaches, its mountains and its plains, its historical and cultural landmarks, the warmth and hospitality of its people, its close communion with nature most especially its proximity and seeming intimacy with Mayon Volcano and the savory “Tilmok” and “Pula-puti”, all these conspire to give the visitor a fulfilling experience and beautiful memories of Sto. Domingo that one should never miss.

Source: Municipal Planning and Development Office, Sto. Domingo, Albay

 For comments and suggestions, e-mail the webmaster
© 1997-2007 NSCB-Regional Division V, Legazpi City, Philippines