Boracay Island

A dumbbell-shaped 7-kilometer speck off the northwest corner of Panay Island, Boracay is located in the Visayas island group of central Philippines in the Pacific. First rumored as a paradise isle in the 70s, it is now a favorite international vacation destination.

Prime among its beaches, White Beach stretches for 3.5 kilometers on the west side of the 'handle' of the dumbbell. A dazzling expanse of "talcum fine" white sand, it is considered by travel connoisseurs as the world's best tropical beach. Sun worshippers from all over the world visit Boracay yearly, and some have even made it their second home. Tiny Boracay, the Apple of our Isles, is big on everyone's lips.
It is no wonder therefore, that English, Swedish, French, German and Spanish can be heard spoken in the Island. The culinary fare is equally exciting featuring a wide range from Thai and Austrian to Belgian and Filipino. Numerous water sport facilities, including dive shops and golf course are on hand as well as a sprinkling of bars and discos. Most visitors, however prefer to sit back at sugar powdered white sand and enjoy the sun.

Getting There

The easiest way to Boracay is to fly direct to Caticlan, which takes all of 45 minutes. The next best way is to fly via Kalibo Airport with 1.5 hours drive to Caticlan Jetty Port
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By Land

From Iloilo or Bacolod on neighboring Negros Island, the only way to get to Boracay is by bus. Mini-vans or buses ply the 4 to 5 hour Iloilo-Caticlan route.

Tips

Travel Attire. From Caticlan, the only way to reach the Island is by motorized boat or by 5 minutes fast craft.

Helpful Hands. If you're lugging heavy gear, porters at the Caticlan and Kalibo Airports, the Jetty Ports are ready to help.

Getting Around
Boracay is criss-crossed with a network of roads with one Main Road traversing centrally the island's 7-km length. The many minor roads that intersect it lead you to any of the beaches, resorts and other points of interest. The ubiquitous "tricycle" (motorized pedicab) is the classic mode of transport. If you don't want to be confined to the Main Road, you can rent a mountain bike to explore around the Island.