Boracay
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- 1
Four kilometres of powdery white sand on the west coast.
- Tip: Sunset
3 tips
- Walk it at sunset
- Stations 1 to 3 differ in vibe
- Respect the no-smoking beach rules
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- 2
Quiet northern beach with coarse sand and puka shells.
3 tips
- Go for a quieter day
- Take a tricycle
- Bring water
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- 3
Highest viewpoint on the island with panoramic views.
3 tips
- Go at sunrise
- Take a tricycle
- Bring cash for entry
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- 4
Open-air shopping and dining area in the island's centre.
- Tip: At night
3 tips
- Busy at night
- Try local desserts
- Bargain at stalls
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- 5
Volcanic rock formation with a small Virgin Mary shrine.
- Tip: Go early
2 tips
- Visit at low tide
- Great for photos
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- 6
Windy east-side beach popular for kitesurfing.
3 tips
- Best from November to March
- Watch the kitesurfers
- Rent gear locally
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- 7
Rocky cove with clear water and cliff views.
3 tips
- Mind the sharp rocks
- Take a tricycle
- Go in the afternoon
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- 8
Small quiet beach north of White Beach.
- Tip: Sunset
3 tips
- Quiet sunsets
- Good for swimming
- Walk from Station 1
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- 9
Small island with caves and rock pools.
- Tip: Go early
2 tips
- Go by boat
- Watch the tide
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- 10
Cliff-jumping spot with a small beach.
3 tips
- Take a boat
- Jump only at the right depth
- Follow safety guidance
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Before you go: Boracay tips
Transportation
- Fly to Caticlan if you can: Caticlan airport is minutes from the jetty port, while Kalibo needs a longer road transfer.
- Ride e-trikes: Electric tricycles run along the main road; you can share them or hire one for your group to reach different beaches.
- Walk White Beach: The beach path connects Stations 1, 2 and 3, making it easy to stroll between resorts, restaurants and bars.
Security
- Follow island rules: Smoking and drinking alcohol are banned on the beach, and environmental rules are enforced with fines.
- Check boat safety: Choose registered operators for island hopping, wear life jackets and skip trips when waters are rough.
- Watch your belongings: Keep bags in sight on the beach and use your room safe for passports and spare cash.
Saving
- Eat off the beachfront: Restaurants a few minutes inland from White Beach and around D'Mall are often cheaper than seafront spots.
- Travel in shoulder season: Rates for rooms and activities can drop outside peak holidays like Christmas and Holy Week.
- Budget for arrival fees: Expect terminal and environmental fees at Caticlan jetty port; keep cash ready to avoid delays.
Weather/Clothing
- Know the monsoons: The Amihan season, roughly November to April, is drier and breezy, while Habagat from about June to October brings rain.
- Pack beach basics: Bring light clothes, sandals, a hat and reef-safe sunscreen; the tropical sun is strong year-round.
- Bring a rain layer: Sudden showers are common in the wet season, so a light rain jacket and dry bag help on boat trips.
Cultural
- Respect the island: Boracay was closed for rehabilitation in 2018, so locals take beach cleanliness seriously; take your trash with you.
- Try local snacks: Sample chori burgers, fresh mango shakes and calamansi muffins, plus grilled seafood at the D'Talipapa market.
- Dress for town: Swimwear is fine on the beach, but cover up when walking into shops, churches and restaurants away from the sand.
Local Hacks
- Switch beaches with the wind: When Amihan winds make White Beach busy with waves, Bulabog becomes a kitesurfing hub, and vice versa in Habagat.
- Cook your catch at D'Talipapa: Buy fresh seafood at the wet market and have a nearby restaurant cook it for a small fee.
- Catch sunset early: Grab a spot on White Beach before sundown to watch paraws, traditional sailboats, glide past.
1-day itineraries in Boracay
Only have a day? Each one keeps you in one area, from morning to late afternoon, with lunch nearby.
Day 1 of 3
Diniwid Beach and around
🕘 9:30–17:30📍 6 stops
- 1Diniwid Beach
- 2Willy's Rock
- 3White Beach
- 4D'Mall
- 5D'Talipapa
- and 1 more
Day 2 of 3
Crystal Cove Island and around
🕘 9:30–15:30📍 5 stops
- 1Punta Bunga Beach
- 2White Beach Station 3
- 3Cagban Beach
- 4Crystal Cove Island
- 5Magic Island
Day 3 of 3
Puka Shell Beach and around
🕘 9:30–13:45📍 4 stops
- 1Puka Shell Beach
- 2Mount Luho
- 3Balinghai Beach
- 4Ilig-Iligan Beach