Take-off in Caticlan
Caticlan is the Gateway to Boracay. With a pumpboat (banca) you are in 15 minutes on the island. |
Pier on Manoc-Manoc Beach
Since the boat stations I, II and III on White Beach had been closed, most of the tourists arrive pier on Manoc-Manoc Beach. The red roof is the "terminal building".
Situated near the southernmost tip of the island, Manoc-Manoc Beach is a good place for swimming and a panoramic view of Caticlan against a backdrop of serenely blue mountains. A pier at the eastern end is used by boats bearing heavy cargoes of food and other supplies, but the western end is usually deserted and quiet.
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Cagban Beach
Cagban means 'cave' or 'chest' and it’s said that several treasure chests are still lying buried in the sand or in surrounding caves. This beach also offers quietness and relaxation away from the crowds.. |
Rocky Beach
Rocky Beach is fine for snorkeling. lots of colorful fish are near the surface- In the background is the 4.8km stretch of white sand called "White Beach". |
White Beach off Boat Station 3
Too much already has been written about "White Beach". The ones who knew White Beach in the early 1980's did either turn away or got adapted to the new "White Beach"... |
White Beach off "Sands" Hotel
... White Beach is still beautiful and the big resorts like the Regency or the new Sands are in contrast withe the small old-timers like Jude. |
White Beach off Boat Station 2
Unfortunately in 2004 a big fire destroyed the old Muslim Market in the center of White Beach. And more unfortunately, nobody did care to rebuild it. The Muslim Market of Boracay had been a colorful spot. |
White Beach near Boat Station 1
The blue triangular sails of the sailboats could be a trademark of Boracay. At sunset, these boats invite tourists for a 2 hours sunset trip off White Beach. |
White Beach Top End
This is the northern end of White Beach. On the right you can see the well known Friday's Resort with its beach terraces. The "Sea-Spiders" in the water are Boracay's famous sailboats (without sails). |
Diniwid Beach
Diniwid Beach Boracay is a 200-meter long stretch of Beach on Boracay Island made of a powdery white sand. It is much less crowded than White Beach and is easily accessible either on foot or by tricycle. |
Puka Shell Beach
About 1,300 meters long, Puka Shell Boracay Beach is the second-longest beach on Boracay. Puka Shell is actually part of the core of a shell. The action of waves, rocks and sand slowly grind down the shell until all that is left after a hundred years or so is a small part of its core. These tiny shells are glossy white with a porcelain-like finish, round with concentric lines, and are found in the sand. |
Lapuz Lapuz Point
Lapuz Lapuz Point is the northernmost point of Boracay Island. From here you have a sight down to the south all over Bulabog Beach. Not far away is the Gateway Arc, easily accessible by tricycle of motor scooter. |
Punta Ina
Punta Ina is the place where you find Bat Cave, Buslugan Cave and Crystal Cave. Access by boat depends on the Boracay weather and tide, with the sea sometimes rough during the northeast monsoon. |
Bulaboc Point
From the top of Bulboc (or Bulabog) Point you have a fine view of Bulabog Beach. Unfortunately you cannot cross the hill anymore as you could 20 years ago. Most of the lots on the hill are now private property. but there are still some fine paths in the bush. |
Steep Cliffs
A tiny bay at the northern point of the island, Balinghai is best approached from White Beach on a paraw -wooden sailboat with outriggers. Particularly at sunset, the beach gives you the wonderful sensation of being lost on a tropical isle. There are steps leading up to the resort, but the only people you are likely to run into are your fellow visitors. |
Bulabog Beach
Bulabog Beach is the second most important beach of Boracay. On some stretches in the south, you may feel what had been White Beach 15 or 20 years ago. In the center of Bulabog Beach is the ship yard, where bancas and outrigger boats are built and overhauled. There is now a plan for a new resort and the lot is already secured by an armed watchman. During the main season from December to June, this Beach is much rougher than White Beach, it is the pardise of the kiteboarders and the windsurfers. |
Boracay Rock
Willy's Rock on White Beach has is counterpart Boracay Rock on Bulabog Beach. This is a natural formation and It is located just off the east coast beach. The small island is completely undercut by the sea and the top overhangs the recessed base. Between Boracay Rock and Little Boracay Rocks, shells, corals and starfish abound, making it favorite fossicking spot for the local residents. |
Habagat Kite Village
There are two activity hotspots on Bulabog Beach. In the north this is the Funboard Center for windsurfers and in the south it is the Habagat Kite Village for Kiteboarders. |
Tulubhan
Tulubhan Boracay Beach, is further south of Bulabog Boracay Beach, on the east coast, it's here you will find a small quiet Boracay Beach with many coves. Old and mighty trees along the shoreline blossom spectacularly in February and March and provide welcome shade during those hot months. A short distance further south of Tulubhan Boracay Beach there is and inviting but unnamed beach. Most visitors go by boat, but it can also be reached by hiking. The beach is quite large and very clean, with a cave in the cliff at its southern end that provides inviting shelter form the sun and a place to barbeque and picnic. |
Tambisaan
Tambisaan Beach is a short walk away around a rocky point. A small, friendly village is nearby, where the atmosphere is sleepy until the southwest monsoon begins. Tambisaan Beach then often becomes a busy docking area for boats taking passengers between Boracay and Caticlan. Tambisaan Beach Boracay Philippines also has several dive shops on the beach, making this a perfect spot to spend the day. |
Tambisaan
To the east of Tambisaan Boracay Beach you can see a little Island, called Crocodile Island, a popular spot for Boracay Scuba Diving. |
Laurel Island
Laurel Island is a small island some few hundred meters southeast of Boracay. At the island there is a small beach, a restaurant, various sculptures and a viewing point. There is a small cave to explore as well. Its a nice snorkling destination when there is no current, together with diving. |
Laurel Island
This small island has a remarkable tunnel, 826 ft long, you can swim through at shallow depth; it is best dived as a drift when the current is strong and the soft corals on its wall fill up to a blaze of color. It is also a good night dive for the Tubastrea cup corals on its roof. You then swim out into a valley, dropping to 65 ft, with large table corals, barrel sponges, gorgonians and black corals.
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Laurel Island
On Laurel Island you may opt to explore a small bat cave or take pictures of the island's various historical sculptures and enjoy the scenery from its highest viewing point |
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