Albay is a province in the Philippines situated in the Bicol Region occupying the

southeastern peninsula of Luzon and the outlying island provinces of Masbate and
Catanduanes.. Its capital is the City of Legazpi.
Albay has 15 municipalities and 3 cities. The total number of barangays in the
province is 720.
Municipalities
•Bacacay, Camilig, Daraga, Guinobatan, Jovellar, Libon, Malilipot, Malinao, Manito,
Oas, Pio Duran, Polangui, Rapu-Rapu, Santo Domingo, Tiwi.

Cities
• Legazpi (Capital of Albay), Ligao, Tabaco.

The citizens of Albay are called Albayanos. Albay is a province composed of 15

municipalities and 3 cities. The capital of the province is Legazpi City. It was named
after Miguel Lopez de Legazpi, the Spanish conquistador who came to the Philippines
in 1565 and started the massive colonization. The country became the colony of Spain
for the next 300 years. As a result, the Albayanos became devout Catholics.
The symbol most associated with Albay is the Mayon Volcano, a near perfectly-
shaped active volcano, 2,462 meters (8,077 ft.) high, which could be seen throughout
its 15 municipalities and 3 cities as well as in the surrounding provinces of Sorsogon,
Masbate and Catanduanes.

The province is generally mountainous with scattered fertile plains and valleys. Aside
from Mayon Volcano, it has two other major peaks: Mount Masaraga and Mount
Malinao.
The western coast of the province is mountainous but not as prominent as the eastern
range with the highest elevation at around 490 meters (1,610 ft.). Among these
mountains are Mount Catburawan in Ligao and Mount Pantao in Oas & Libon.
ECONOMY - Agriculture is the major industry in Albay, which produces crops like
coconut, rice, sugar, and abacá. Handicrafts are the major source of rural income. It
continues to provide fairly large share in the small-scale industries of the province.
Forestry, cement production and paper-making are other sources of livelihood.
Manufacturing abacá products like Manila hemp, hats, bags, mats, and slippers is one
of the main sources of income in the rural areas. Fishing is the main livelihood along
both shores of the province.

ECOTOURISM – highlighting its natural resources and nature formations, such as

natural habitats, waterfalls, caves, beaches, and Eco parks. Mountain climbing, rafting
and boat rides, flora and fauna interactions are also included here.

CRAFTS AND PRODUCTS – takes the visitors to trade and souvenir centers where
the best native products are displayed and are sold, including abaca handcrafted
products, pottery, woven fabrics, cutlery, precious and semiprecious stones, and art
products.

ECO-NAUTICAL – which includes areas with marine and dive adventures, nautical
and cruise trips and the coastal beaches around Albay.
HERITAGE – takes the tourist down history lane, where the heritage of our colonial
past are highlighted, including museums, cultural centers, colonial houses, churches,
monuments, tunnels and other man-made structures. Of course there are the usual
cultural attractions such as the Festivals, the theme parks, the shopping complexes,
recreation and amusement centers, mountains and resorts.

TOURIST SPOTS
•Cagsawa Ruins
•Ligñon Hill Nature
•Daraga Church
•Mayon Volcano
•Albay Park & Wildlife
•Sumlanh Lake
•Legazpi Boulevard
•Dano Lake
•Kawa-Kawa Lake
•Quitinday Green Hills

Albay own food delicacies

Albay is known for its homegrown premium pilinuts. The usual favorites are crispy
candies pilinuts with honey, roasted and salted pili, mazapan, butternuts, caramelitos,
pastillas and sesame seed coated pilinuts.
-Bicol Express
-Pinangat
-Inulukan
-Pili
-Tiwi Halo Halo
-Ligao's Rice Puto
-Longanisa De Guinobatan
-Sili Ice Cream