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| White Beach (Taken from Google Image Search) |
The island comprises the barangays of Manoc-Manoc, Balabag, and Yapak municipality of Malay, province of Aklan. Administered by Philippine Tourism Authority and the provincial government of Aklan. The name Boracay is attributed to different origins. One story says that it is derived from the local word “borac” which means white cotton with characteristics close to the color and texture of Boracay’s white sugary and powdery sand. Another credits the name to local words “bora,” meaning bubbles, and “bocay,” meaning white. Yet another version dating back to the Spanish era says the name is derived from “sagay,” the word for shell, and “boray,” the word for seed.
Beaches
Boracay has more than ten distinctive beaches nestled in the coves surrounding the infamous island. All of them feature the same powdery white sand that has undoubtedly made the island prominent around the world. By far, the most popular beach is a seven-kilometer stretch, officially called White Beach.
White Beach
On the west coast of the island between the villages of Angol and Balabag, this legendary expanse of white sand remains cool even on the hottest days. It undauntedly pervades a diverse atmosphere of resorts, restaurants, bars, discotheques and stores that vibrantly frame the renowned beach. It is also sends out an idyllic setting for sunbathing, people watching or simply lounging with friends over a favorite drink.
Puka Beach
Situated on the North coast facing Carabao Island, there lies Yapak Beach or as tourists know it, Puka Shell Beach. This 800 meter beach was made famous by the shiny white Puka shells adapting to the fashion jewelry rage in the 70`s and early 80`s, wherein these shell became the first source of trade and industry on the island. Today one can still find remnants of Puka shells that were washed ashore and bleached by the changing times from centuries ago. Furthermore, Puka Shell Beach is considered a must-see destination of tourists who take a banca (motorized boat) or a paraw (wind-driven Hobe cat-like boat). Aside from sea transport, Puka Shell Beach can also be reached on land by hiking, mountain biking, motor biking or communiting with a tricycle.
Din-iwid Beach
To the north of the White Beach is the little village of Din-iwid with its 200 meter long beach. It`s quite accessible from the White Beach especially via a path hewn out of the cliffs. Din-iwid Beach also serves as a picnic and snorkeling ground for the more adventurous and reserved tourists who like to be surrounded by cliffs emanating peace and tranquility without being stranded from the White Beach. There are also isolated resorts built to fit the rising hills, and simple cottages and bamboo houses with individualistic designs, also perched on the rocky hillside.
Balinghai Beach
Enclosed by craggy walls of rock with a few cottages, the tiny Balinghai Beach is a hideaway for those who prefer eternal bliss. It is perfect for snorkeling, as further out in the sea is a coral garden that houses an abundance of magnificent underwater life forms. There is also a resort on the cliff above the beach, which offers drinks and food in a sort of comical way.
Bunyagan Beach
To the north of the White Beach, past Balinghai Beach is another secluded strip of white sand called Bunyagan Beach, which is a very short uphill climb north of Punta Bunga. Beyond it stands a wide plot of coconut trees and flat land furnished with bamboo beach beds, ideal for picnics.
Ilig-Iligan Beach
At the northeast side of the island, Ilig-Iligan Beach provides coves, caves, and a jungle, all housed by fruit bats hanging in the trees. And just like most beaches in Boracay, Ilig-Iligan is ideal for snorkeling, fishing, swimming, picnics. One just has to take a boat, motorbike, tricycle or bicycle depending on the weather due to its tricky rough downward slope, and because the seas are sometimes rough during the northeast season, though calm and clear during the southwest monsoon season, also which at such time, marine life enthusiasts can snorkel or take diving trips farther out to sea.
Bolabog Beach
Bolabog Beach comes alive during the first quarter of the year when the reef-protected current revs up for windsurfers and kite surfers. Every year amateurs and professionals take advantage of the strong winds as they race from one end to the other during the annual Boracay International Funboard Cup since 1988, which is now considered as an official leg of the Asian Windsurfing Tour. Tourists can also pass through a small dirt road from Bolabog bound for Mount Luho, the highest point on the island.
Cagban Beach
At the southern end of the island, Cagban Beach provides an official port to the Mainland during the high season. But during the low season, this beach offers quietness and relaxation, away from the bustling action on the White Beach. It is actually a good place for treasure hunting, as Cagban means cave or chest, thereby it is said that several treasure chests still lay buried in the sand or in surrounding caves.
Manoc-Manoc Beach
The southernmost beach and village, Manoc-Manoc Beach (translated as Chicken-Chicken) creates a spectacular view of the Caticlan channel, the westernmost tip of Panay Island. This usually deserted and quiet beach is a good place for swimming and photographing images with the dark Blue Mountains and crystal clear waters materializing into an ultimate surreal panorama. Experienced windsurfers and kite surfers can be seen racing with the strong winds and aggressive currents (up to 6 knots) across the channel.
Here some view from Boracay Island, Philippines
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| Taken from Google Image Search |
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| Taken from Google Image Search |
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| Taken from Google Image Search |
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| Taken from Google Image Search |
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