Despite its size, two Boracay’s beaches – White Beach and Yapak – were included in the top 25 beaches on TripAdvisor’s list of Asia in 2020.
Boracay has a total area of just 10km2 comprising agricultural land as well as preserved forests. Its principal White beaches and Bulabog beaches lie situated on opposite sides of island’s central region The island’s narrowest point that is just 1km.
It was once known as a party island, it is now a relaxed vacation spot that is ideal for everyone from couples to families.
Where to stay in Boracay?
White Beach: Most resorts as well as hotels and other forms of lodging are situated within White Beach, which is divided into three boat Stations 1 (the most upmarket and tranquil) 2 (the most energetic) three (popular for budget-conscious travelers). The names of the stations hark back to the time of boating stations from which tourists arrived from the mainland.
Diniwid Beach: Other places to stay include Diniwid Beach just north of White Beach – a quieter alternative with shallow, calm waters that are surrounded by cliffs and therefore ideal for families travelling with children. There are also viewing platforms on the beach that are lined with restaurants. Many couples also choose to stay away from the main tourist routes. Puka Shell Beach (Yapak Beach) on the northern end of the island – less crowded and with deeper water perfect for snorkelling, swimming as well as paddle-boarding (paddle-boarding is the best in this area). White Beach front area).
Bulabog is the island’s capital of water sports well-known among kiteboarders as well as wind-surfers. Bulabog is the most sought-after location for those on a budget, being a short walk from the main tourist attractions of White Beach. There’s also the not-developed Tambisaan Beach with its coral reefs that offer comfortable and authentic accommodations and a wide variety of delicious street food.
How to get to the island?
By Air
Traveling between and to Boracay is never easier and ferry services have been replaced by the numerous flights that connect Caticlan (and further out Kalibo) to Manila daily, while a lot travel towards and depart from Cebu. Cebu Pacific, Philippine Airlines, and Air Asia each have upwards of 100 flights from Manila and also international flights are available from neighboring South East Asia countries that connect directly to Kalibo.
By Sea
There is a ferry-bus ferry-bus route between and to Manila through Roxas in Mindoro and Batangas that has much less expensive rates but it will take about 12 hours of travel time for the most economical. To Mindoro there are the usual Montenegro, Starlite and Supershuttle ferry service that run from Roxas to Caticlan which last around 4 hours and cost less. To Romblon there are small local vessels, known as bangkas that run from Caticlan up to Looc in addition to Santa Fe on Tablas.
A more adventurous, but less rushed and romantic option to travel from Boracay can be to go with style via sailing starting from Batangas Port to Caticlan Jetty Port. 2GoTravel ships from Batangas Port to Boracay each day, and sails typically in the evenings at approximately 21:00hrs and is on the way back at 07:07hr. Read more here.
What do see and do in Boracay?
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