White Beach, Boracay, Philippines. (Photo courtesy Philippines Department of Tourism)
White Beach, Boracay, Philippines.
Water Sports
All kinds of water sport activities are available, including scuba diving, snorkelling, sailing, kite-surfing, wind-surfing, and island hopping.
White Beach alone has numerous Dive Shops which cater for the novice as well as the more experienced divers.
The generally calm and safe conditions of the warm, crystal-clear waters surrounding this lovely island make Boracay a must-visit desitnation for the water sports enthusiast.
Land Based Activities
For those that prefer to stay on dry land, there are activities available too, including horse-riding, trekking, quad-biking, plus golf - on one of the best golf courses in all of Asia. The Fairways Bluewater Golf Resort even has luxury accommodation on site for those that wish to stay close to the course.
This is a championship par 72 Golf Course offering water features with gurgling creeks and rushing waterfalls, and is surely one of the finest golf courses in the Philippines today.
Relaxation
You can enjoy a pampering massage on Boracay's warm sands, in specialist salons around the island, or in the comfort of your hotel.
Boracay Island, Philippines
Boracay's famous White Beach has been described as the “finest beach in the world". Its white powdery sand stretches for two and a half miles, and is just one of many beautiful beaches Boracay has to offer.
Bluewater Golf Course, Boracay
All kinds of water sport activities
Typical Boracay Dive Shop
Best Island in the World!
"Business Insider" has described Boracay as "THE Best Island in the World". Read more...
"TripAdvisor" calls it the "Number One Beach & Sun Destination in Asia", and in the UK, "TV Quick" magazine describes Boracay's famous White Beach as the “No.1 Tropical Beach In The World".
Popularity
It wasn't until the 1970s that tourism began to develop in Boracay - the island initially being popular with backpackers.
Word soon spread, and as more and more people became aware of the treasures Boracay had to offer, hotels, bars, restaurants and other facilities started opening up as the huge tourism potential of the island was realised.
Today, Boracay is firmly established as one of the major tourist destinations in the Philippines, if not Asia!
Dining Out & Nightlife
There are more than 200 restaurants and eateries on Boracay offering food from around the world and suiting every budget. Scores of bars and restaurants, with live music, open out onto the beach.
As in most of the Philippines, pork and chicken are popular food choices, but fresh delicious seafood is plentiful too.
There are numerous night spots for drinking, dancing and karaoke are spread amongst the resorts.
Talented local musicians will enchant you with popular filipino tunes, as well as internationally famous acoustic classics. There truly is something for everyone in this tropical island paradise.
