All you need to know about Boracay Island.

April 29, 2021 Tokyo

Despite its small size, two of Boracay’s beaches – White Beach and Yapak – were listed among TripAdvisor’s Top 25 Beaches in Asia in 2020.

Boracay covers only 10km², including farming land and preserved forest. Its main White and Bulabog beaches are on opposite sides of the island’s central area, the narrowest point of which measures just 1km. Once well-known as a party island, this is now a laidback getaway destination perfect for everyone from couples to families.

WHY IT’S MORE FUN IN BORACAY

Water sports lead the way for the active in Boracay, although the likes of zip-lining, hiking and golf will lure you inland. For more relaxing interludes, award-winning beaches beckon, as do island-hopping trips and cultural pursuits ranging from beach meditation sessions and yoga to local cookery lessons.

CULTURE & FOOD

Since its reopening, Boracay has become much more tranquil, with a cap on visitor numbers and wild beach parties in favour of low-key activities and events. Dining is casual too – focused on the latest catch, often simply grilled. Think ‘diwal’ (angel-wings clam), lobster, oysters, prawns and tuna in both Asian and globally inspired dishes.

TOP EVENTS & FESTIVALS

Ati-atihan Festival – January
The island’s own colourful Santo Niño celebration.
Boracay International Funboard Cup – January
A leg of the Asian Windsurfing Tour.
Boracay Dive Olympics – March and April.
Love Boracay – May
A weeklong celebration of local rehabilitation efforts.

CLIMATE

Tropical, without pronounced dry and wet seasons in the western and southern areas and no dry season in the eastern and northern areas. The average temperature throughout the year ranges from about 27°C to 30°C. Minimum monthly rainfall occurs from March to May.

TOP 10 THINGS TO DO IN BORACAY

1. SNORKEL AND SCUBA – Snorkel or scuba dive – boats can take you out to walls, wrecks and drift dives.

2. KITEBOARDING AND WINDSURFING – Try eco-friendly, non-motorised water sports including kiteboarding and windsurfing.

3. HIKING -Go hiking in Boracay’s hills.
4. PARASAILING – Take to the air with a spot of parasailing.

5. HELICOPTER TOUR – Alternatively, see Boracay from the sky with a helicopter beach tour.

6. LUXURY SUNSET YACHT CRUISE – Go island-hopping around Boracay. Indulge in a luxury sunset yacht cruise.

7. CLIFF DIVING AND KAYAKING – Head to the island of Ariel’s Point, with more cliff diving plus kayaking and bamboo rafts

8. PLAY GOLF – Play golf on the 18-hole, par 72 Graham Marsh designed fairway.

9. EXPLORE KALIBO, ILOILO OR BACOLOD – Take an extension trip to experience the beauty and food culture of Kalibo, Iloilo, as well as Bacolod, specially during the Masskara Festival during the last week of October.

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All you need to know about Boracay Island.