Boracay Island is popular for its pristine beaches and resorts. It has coral reefs, shipwrecks, tropical forests, entertaining bars, and wonderful restaurants. Many tourists visit the place for water sports and beach activities. Boracay beaches have diverse marine life.
What are the best places for beaches in Boracay?
There are plenty of fascinating natural wonders in Boracay. Blue skies, pristine beaches, hills, and secluded places.
White Beach
It is the most popular and tourist favorite beach among the Boracay beaches. Visitors prefer it because it has many modern places to enjoy along with many restaurants, bars, and hotels. The white beach also offers a range of nightlife activities.
Swimming on the white beach is very convenient because the water remains flat with no current and it eventually becomes deep as the swimmer moves further in the water.
Puka Beach
This rustic and beautiful place has a cliff along its length. You can easily reach it by a tricycle ride from the city center in 20 minutes. You will see many giant bats flying on the top of the cliff in the evening.
The sand texture of Puka beach is not powdery like the other Boracay beaches. It is coarser with seashells and pieces of corals. Beach got its name from Puka seashells that used to get washed by the water and lined up on the beach. People who are not good at swimming should stay close to the shore because the depth increases quickly.
Bulabog Beach
During low season Bulabog beach serves as a parking spot for the boats whereas during peak season it is popular for kite and windsurfing. The wind and kite surfing season of Bulabog beach is from November to April. Bulabog beach is parallel to White beach and the walking distance between both is 4 to 10 minutes.
Diniwid Beach
It is also very close to the white beach. Diniwid Beach is the best option for people who want to do regular exercise or yoga on the beach. There are some accommodations on the beach whereas no luxury options. This is a very private location with a cliff dividing the beach into two parts. The path from the cliff makes it appear like entering into a secret place.
Tambissan Beach
This is the best part of Boracay beach with diverse and rich marine life. During the peak season, snorkeling is the best activity on the beach. There are many unique species and little wind.
Ilig Iligan Beach
It is a beautiful untouched paradise among Boracay beaches. However, this hidden place is best for adventure lovers. There is another secret beach next to it. This is a wild and unspoiled place, best for the couples to get away from the crowds.
Balinghai Beach
This amazing place can only be visited during low tide because, during high tide, it disappears underwater. There is an entrance fee of almost P500 that is paid to Balinghai Beach Resort. People can sit and enjoy a secluded dinner.
Which places provide the best beaches in Boracay for kids and families?
A couple of nice Boracay Beaches for kids and families are:
Diniwid Beach – Water and surrounding is very convenient and safe for the kids to swim. Spider house resort is a popular place on the beach.
Balinghai Beach – it is a good option for families because of the activities. You can only get there during the low tide.
Some activities on the beaches
Island Hopping
Boracay is surrounded by many stunning islands and islets. Island hopping is one of the main activities to explore the places. There are plenty of interesting places including crystal cove, Crocodile island, Panay island, Carabao, and many other islets.
This is the best thing to do with the family. You can select the best place to enjoy with children. They enjoy the speedboat or a ride of Paraw which is a local sailing boat. There are different activities offered by various trip organizers like exploring caves, snorkeling, and visiting new territories.
Slides N’ Splash Water Park
Boracay island has this fantastic floating park. You can reach it from White beach in 15 minutes by boat ride. This is made of various inflatable devices. Slides N’ Splash water park offers a wide range of activities. Park offers life vests to adults and children. There are well-trained lifeguards and staff to help people in different activities from trampolines to jiggling ladders and other water sports.
Glass Bottom boat tours
Different types of boats including fishing boats, kayaks, and sailing boats are used to offer this interesting underwater tour. A two-hour tour is usually offered with complimentary drinks, snacks, and snorkeling. The charges for the trip are easily affordable.
Which places provide the best beaches in Boracay for couples?
Puka Shell Beach has many cool sides, thick jungle, and secluded areas where there is no crowd. It is more beautiful and calm during the early morning and sunset. Different activities are kayaking, swimming, beach volley, paddle boarding, and relaxing massages.
Tambisaan Beach is one of the best beaches for couples to enjoy snorkeling and scuba diving together. They can explore the underwater world together and enjoy marine wonders. It has plenty of diverse coral and marine species.
White Beach is the most popular strip with many activities on Boracay Island. West Coast has the most romantic sunset. There are three areas with different eateries, hotels, and shops.
What is the best area to stay in Boracay?
Boracay beaches have tropical forests, sandy beaches, and many secluded relaxing places. Some areas have the best water sports and marine life exploration whereas several unspoiled areas do not have any luxury or developed places for accommodation. There are some accommodation options in different parts of Boracay that you can choose according to your budget and choice.
Shangri La’s Boracay Resort and Spa
It is a five-star luxury accommodation that is a little secluded from the general crowd of the island. It has its own private beach, outdoor pools, bars, restaurants, and a very relaxing spa. Modern accommodation options are available. You can select from twin rooms, deluxe rooms, family rooms, or luxury suites. Rooms have air conditioning, hot tubs, a balcony, and complimentary toiletries.
Ferra Hotel and Garden Suites
This is a mid-range hotel close to the D-Mall several cafes and bars. You can also easily access the Bulabog beach and white beach from Ferra hotel. The rooftop bar and pool have amazing panoramic views of the beach. This is a good option to stay for families.
Mad Monkey Hostel Boracay
It is the best accommodation for backpackers and solo travelers. They can visit the best beaches in Boracay very conveniently. It is very close to D-Mall, sizzling nightlife places, eateries, and bars. There are different accommodation options like a dorm, double room, triple room with balcony and pool views.
Villa Caemilla Beach Boutique Hotel
This is the best accommodation to escape from the crowds. It is located on the southeastern side below station 3 on the island. The hotel is surrounded by tall palm trees which cover it from the noise and crowds. Honeymoon couples and families can hop onto the longboat to enjoy the surroundings. This is the best area for the visitor who wants a party and relaxation both.
How much should I budget for Boracay?
The expense of the trip depends upon the spending limit of the visitors. Generally, P2520 ($55) is required per day. Accommodation for couples cost almost P2085 ($45) per day.
According to this amount average per week cost for one person will be P 17640 ($385). You can make the amount more reasonable by planning the budget and finding more reasonable accommodation and eateries.
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