Legazpi

From the world’s famous Mayon Volcano adorning the backdrop to the city of Legazpi, it makes the city out of a dream. The Mayon Volcano is visible to the naked eye throughout the cities in Albay, including the surrounding provinces. In the past, Albay had a thriving civilization, which was known as Ibat. Albay was once headed by Gat Ibal, an old chief who founded the old Barangay of Sawangan and is now the district of Albay and part of the Legazpi City. During the Second World War, the region was invaded by the Japanese Forces on December 12, 1941. It was later on when Filipino soldiers defended and recaptured the province of Albay to fight for the Japanese Imperial Forces in 1945. Today, The city of Legazpi is known as one of the top growing cities in the Philippines. It is also considered as the growing city that caters to adventure tourism. Bicol region has a lot of amazing views that include pristine beaches, great diving sites. Centuries-old churches and other heritage sites, popular attractions, and landmarks that will surely complete your holiday. Albay is just one of the six provinces in Bicol. Camarines Norte, Camarines Sur, Sorsogon, Catanduanes, and Masbate have so many beautiful attractions too that are waiting for you to discover.