Boracay Island – Philippines

Boracay is a tropical island located approximately 315km (200 miles) south of Manila and 2km off the northwest tip of the island of Panay in the Western Visayas region of the Philippines. It is one of the country’s most popular tourist destinations. Its long white sand beaches rival the best beaches of more popular destinations such as the Caribbean, the South Pacific as well as neighbouring Thailand, Malaysia and Indonesia.

Accommodation standards vary, with top of the line hotels and resorts to a simple bed rented from a resident. As such, whatever your budget, you could easily find a suitable place to stay. During peak periods such as Holy Week, Christmas and New Year, rooms are more difficult to find and more expensive, so book in advance. Staying along White Beach gets you closer to the bars, lounging and food, while staying closer to Bulabog beach gives you better access to the popular wind and kite-boarding areas.

Boracay has a wide variety of places to eat, including a surprising number of bakeries.

• Blue Jade Cafe is in D’Talipapa and offers Asian and European cuisine. Customers can also shop in the market for fresh sea food and have it cooked for them at the restaurant.
• D’Talipapa The best and cheapest place to eat. Around the place are a variety of food stores that offers to cook for you, you could just buy Fresh sea foods/ etc (located just near the stores) then have the stores cook it for you with what ever way you like it.
• Smoke , located down one of the alleys opposite Lemon cafe in D’mall is a very good budget eatery. Local dishes, meat and seafood dishes, omelets and excellent sandwiches are on offer.
• Zuzuni, near boat station 1, is the island’s best Greek restaurant, serving excellent cuisine in a romantic, beachfront setting. The service is friendly and extremely efficient

The activities will do there like cliff diving, snorkeling, and boating in an unspoiled setting comprised of volcanic caves, mangrove forests, turquoise coves, and remote beaches, tourist definitely need to go to Ariel’s Point.

Other activities to do are take a para-sailing tour around the island, to explore quiet beaches and snorkel sites and also organize a romantic BBQ on the beach with fresh grilled seafood. Cruise back at sunset to experience breathtaking views. 

Horse riding is a fun activity in Boracay. Get off the beaten path and experience native villages and scenery most other visitors don’t get to see. All levels of experience are catered to. Ask a tricycle to take you to the Boracay Horse Riding Stables.

Boracay’s Bulabog beach is known as the best kitesurf destination in Asia. The season runs from November to April with onshore winds varying between 12-30 knots.

 

The view and environment around accommodation, sea and sand in Boracay Island.