Boracay Island
Everything you Need to Know about Boracay Island
Those on holiday and looking for the perfect combination of sun, sand, and sea will not be disappointed in Boracay. The inviting island offers nearly every imaginable beach activity available and water sports include jet-skiing, windsurfing, parasailing, snorkeling, and diving. Of course, nothing beats relaxing in the sun on its white powdery beaches and swimming in the crystal-clear water – truly paradise on earth!
Located in the province of Aklan, Boracay is one of the islands in Panay. The area is tucked in the centre of the Philippines. Only about nine km long and one km wide, the island boasts over 300 resorts and hotels ranging from budget to top dollar. Whether your wallet is bulging or near empty, a variety of dining choices, bars, and surprising attractions will surely pique your interest.
Thanks to its small size, getting around Boracay is painless. A public tricycle ride is inexpensive and convenient. For those with an adventurous spirit, mountain bikes and motorcycles are available for rent per hour/half-day/day.
Sightseeing around the island can be compacted into one day or stretched out for several. A trip to Boracay is incomplete without visiting the famous volcanic formation, Willy’s Rock on White Beach. Bulabog Beach has a small butterfly garden exhibiting an interesting collection of wild butterflies and flowers. Read More...
Finding a place to dine is the last thing you need worry about when in Boracay. The four-kilometre beachfront on White Beach offers an amazing selection of cuisine ranging from Thai, Japanese, Korean, Chinese, Indian, Italian, Spanish, French, German, and of course local dishes. Read More...
Party animals will love Boracay, as there are countless beach bars and nightclubs serving drinks that stay fun until very late at night. The happy hour here is incredibly long with some bars on White Beach offering ‘buy one, get one free’ drink specials from 16:00 until around 21:00. And many of them stay open until between 01:00 – 03:00. Read More...
White Beach, the main commercial district of Boracay has gift shops and boutiques selling souvenirs and crafts such as costume jewelry made out of shells, home decor items, inexpensive apparel, and popular local snacks. Read More...
Hiring a motorbike or bicycle driver to explore the island is an opportunity to experience the native villages and scenery that most visitors don’t get to see. For nature lovers, Boracay has a few hiking and trekking routes to its peak elevation. Alternatively, horse riding on the beach is often a favorite activity among visitors here. Read More...
Our interactive map (and satellite views) displays all available hotels with photos, facilities and guest comments as well as attractions, landmarks and other items of interest with links to relevant information pages. The perfect way to find your way around and see where everything actually is. Read More...