Detailed Information
Zip code in Kalibo: 5600
Telephone Area Code: 36
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Boracay is a tiny, butterfly-shaped tropical island located approximately 315km south of Manila and 2km off the northwest tip of the island of Panay in the Western Visayas region of the Philippines. It is one of the country's most popular tourist destinations with the four-kilometer White Beach hailed as the “finest beach in the world”.
The island is a bit small with only 7.5kms long and varying in width about 2.5kms. Everything is within walking distance. It is one of the often visited tourist spot here in the Philippines by different people all over the world and indeed tourist keeps on coming back to momentarily relaxed with the serenity of its captivating settings, to enjoy and have fun.
How to get here
By Plane
From Manila’s domestic airport or from Cebu airport, take flights to Boracay either via Kalibo (45 minutes away) or via Caticlan (30-40 minutes away). From Kalibo airport, air-conditioned vans and buses for hire will take you to the Caticlan Jetty Port, where boats are stationed to take you to the island. Motorized tricycles will take you from Caticlan airport to the jetty port, 3 minutes away. From Caticlan jetty port, boat ride will take 15-20 minutes to get to Boracay.
Airlines serving Kalibo and Caticlan include the following:
Manila to Caticlan:
ASIAN SPIRIT
Phone: +63(2) 855-3333
Email: aspirit@asianspirit.com
Website: www.asianspirit.com
SOUTH EAST ASIAN AIRLINES (SEAIR)
Phone: +63(2)849 0100
Email: tickets@flyseair.com
Manila to Kalibo:
CEBU PACIFIC
Phone: +63(2)6364938
Email: ceb.reservation@cebupacificair.com
Website: www.cebupacificair.com
PHILIPPINE AIRLINES
Phone: +63(2)818-0111
Email : webmgr@pal.com.ph
Website: www.philipineairlines.com
AIR PHILIPPINES
Phone: +63(2)
Email: info@airphilippines.com.ph
Website: www.airphils.com
ASIAN SPIRIT
Phone: +63(2) 855-3333
Email: aspirit@asianspirit.com
Website: www.asianspirit.com
Cebu to Caticlan:
ASIAN SPIRIT
Phone: +63(2) 855-3333
Email: aspirit@asianspirit.com
Website: www.asianspirit.com
SOUTH EAST ASIAN AIRLINES (SEAIR)
Phone: +63(2)849 0100
Email: tickets@flyseair.com
(Some of these air carriers may provide only seasonal service on the listed routes)
By Boat
Several ferries sail between Manila and Caticlan. The journey takes between 12 and 16 hours.
Ferries from Manila to Caticlan:
MBRS Lines
Negros Navigation
SuperFerry
(Some of these sea carriers may provide only seasonal service on the listed routes)
By Road
Buses leave from the Philtranco terminal in Cubao and Pasay City throughout the day. The journey by bus takes approximately 12 hours.
Where to stay
There are a number of hotels, resorts and cottages all over the island from simple cottages with electric fans to 5 star luxury villas with a complete set of appliances to create the most convenient and comfortable stay for the tourists. But, if you want to stay in a place where you can feel the natural paradise of the island, there are also simple cottages, hotels and resorts that really advocate the native culture of Filipinos which is close to nature.
To avoid cramming and problems that will ruin your vacation, make sure to book your accommodations prior coming to Boracay. You may approach and assisted by some people at the Kalibo and Caticlan airports that offer rooms for travelers and vacationers.
Here are some establishments that will guide you in choosing a place to stay in Boracay.
Bans Resort
Near Boat Station 1, Balabag, Boracay
(6336) 288 3156
Boracay Beach Chalets
Near Station 2, Manggayad, Boracay
(6336) 288 3993/288 6497
website: www.boracaybeachchalets.com
email add: boracaybeachchalets@yahoo.com
Boracay Beach House
Angol, Boracay
(6336) 288 5689
Boracay De Paris Beach Resort
Boat Station 2, (Near Summer Place) Balabag, Boracay
(6336) 288 3233
website: www.chezdeparis.webhop.net
Boracay Dream Beach Resort
White Beach, Balabag, Boracay
(6336) 288 6008 (632) 893 8580
website: www.boracaydreamresort.com
email add: info@boracaydreamresort.com
Boracay Hideaway
Station 1, Balabag, Boracay
(6336) 288 3543
Boracay Peninsula
Boat Station 2, Manggayad, Boracay
(6336) 288 3145
Boracay Regency Beach Resort
Near Station 2, Balabag, Boracay
(6336) 288 6111
website: www.boracayregency.com
email add: hotel@boracayregency.com
Boracay Tropics
Main Road, corner of the alley going to Tourist Center
Barrio Manggayad, Boracay
(6336) 288 3700 (632) 687 1465
email add: boracaytropics@yahoo.com
Crystal Sand Resort
White Beach, Balabag, Boracay
(6336) 288 3087
El Centro Island Beach Resort
Manggayad, Boracay
(6336) 288 6352
website: www.elcentroboracay.com
email add: elcentroboracay@yahoo.com
Escondido Resort
(Near Balabag Plaza) Balabag, Boracay
Freckles Resort
Bulabog Road, Boracay
(6336) 288 3161
website: www.frecklesboracay.com
email add: bfrecklesboracay@yahoo.com
Fridays Boracay Resort
Balabag, Boracay
(6336) 288 6200 (632) 810 2101/810 1027
website: www.fridaysboracay.com
email add: reservations@fridaysboracay.com
Hey! Jude Resort Hotel
Di'Mall Di' Boracay
Balabag, Boracay Island
Malay, Aklan, 5608 Philippines
Tel. No.: +63 36 288 5401; +63 36 288 5402
Fax No.: +63 36 2885403
email add: heyjudehotel@yahoo.com
Manila Office:
Tel. No.: +63 2 851 9811; +63 2 851 9812
Fax No.: +63 2 851 9510
website: www.heyjude-boracay.com
Holiday Homes de Boracay Hotel
Manggayad, Boracay
(6336) 288 5803
Hotel Seraph
Station 2, Balabag, Boracay
(6336) 288 6672 to 76 (632) 536 5585
website: www.boracayseraph.com
email add: info@boracayseraph.com
Isla Gecko Resort
(along the alley after Paradiso Restaurant)
Balabag, Boracay
(6336) 288 6797
Jony's Beach Resort
Station 1, Balabag, Boracay
(6336) 288 3119
website: www.jonysboracay.com
email add: jonys@boracay.i-next.net
La Carmela De Boracay Resort
Station 2, Balabag, Boracay
(6336) 288 5423/288 5341
email add: info@lacarmeladeboracay.com
Le Soleil de Boracay Hotel
Boat Station 2, Boracay Island
(6336) 288 6209 to 12 (632) 899 6779
website: www.lesoleil.com.ph
email add: lesoleilboracay@yahoo.com.ph
Nami Resort
Diniwid Beach, Boracay
(6336) 288 6753 to 55 (632) 813 NAMI
website: www.namiresorts.com
website: namiresorts@yahoo.com.ph
Nirvana Beach Resort
(along the alley after Paradiso Restaurant)
Balabag, Boracay
(6336) 288 6243
Patio Pacific
Main Road, Balabag, Boracay
Tel. No. +63 36 288 3888
Fax. No. +63 36 288 3177
Punta Rosa Boutique Hotel
(Near Boracay Terraces Resort)
Sinagpa, Balabag, Boracay
(6336) 288 6470
website: www.puntarosa.ph/puntaswfv4.swf
email add: info@puntarosa.ph
Red Coconut
White Beach, Balabag, Boracay
tel. No. +63 36 288 3507
Fax. No. +63 36 288 3770
Sea Wind Resort
Near Willy's Rock, White Beach, Balabag, Boracay
(6336) 288 3091/260 3124 (632) 929 5075
website: www.seawindbora.com
email add: seawind@boracay.I-next.net
Sun Village Central Resort
Near D'Mall, White Beach, Balabag, Boracay
(632) 813 1338/893 9355
website: www.sunresorts.com.ph
email add: sunresorts@tri-isys.com
Waling-Waling Beach Hotel
Near Willy's Rock, Balabag, Boracay
(6336) 288 5555 to 60 (632) 896 9456
website: www.waling.com
Willy's Beach Resort
Station 1, Balabag, Boracay
(6336) 288 3794 to 97
email add: willysresort@nxdsl.com.ph
Velis Inn
(along the alley after Paradiso Restaurant)
Balabag, Boracay
(6336) 288 4174
Things to do and Places to go
1. Go for a swim
Enjoy the clear water in the paradise of Boracay. Take a refreshing swim in the crystal clear water, ride in a boat and enjoy the water flashing on your face, scuba diving and get closer to all the sea creatures and underwater scenery, or just simply walk in the seashore together with your friends while being captivated by the wonderful views of the island.
Make your own sand castle
People in Boracay loves building Sand Castle with different designs and accessories that will make you say “wow”. This is one of the tourist attractions in Boracay. It looks so even great especially at night when it’s all lighted up. Take a photo as a memorabilia.
2. Have fun in the activity centers
Fairways and Blue Water
The lush green and fairways complement the cheerful and breathtaking view water features -- gurgling creeks, rushing waterfalls, sparkling lakes.
Greenyard Fun board Center
Green Yard features the latest boards and sails from JP, Kinetic and Neil Pryde and kites from Cabrinha. Lessons offered.
Habagat Kite boarding
Take lessons and later relaxes in a little indigenous restaurant overlooking Bulabug Beach with all its wind related activities.
Hangin Kite boarding
Enjoy Boracay's most amazing wind and fly high with our top of the line equipment. We offer lessons and training in the best possible conditions.
Kingfisher Farm
Far away from the action-packed White Beach, with many birds and plenty of nature - an ideal place to unwind and relax.
Mistral Fun board Center
A wide range of the latest mistral surfboards and Gaastra and North sails is always available.
3. Visit the Main Attractions
Boracay Butterfly Garden
Beautiful tropical garden contains in excess of 150 plant species and about 200-300 live tropical Philippine butterflies.
Kingfisher Farm
Far away from the action-packed White Beach, with many birds and plenty of nature - an ideal place to unwind and relax.
KAR-TIR SEA SHELL MUSEUM—take a snapshots of some of the wonderful treasures, keepsakes, and collections of seashells, wood carvings, pottery, hand-woven articles and traditional costumes from all over the Philippines. Kar-tir Sea Shell Museum is located in the village of Ilig-iligan, Kar-tir.
YAPAK- take photos of bat by exploring the bat caves in Yapak. You have to be accompanied by well experienced guide ensure your safety and maximize this wonderful experience.
4. Pick your choice of Dive Centers
Calypso Diving School
A 5-star PADI IDC.
New wave Divers
Boracay is the home of New Wave Divers, where your comfort and safety are our primary concerns.
Safari Divers
Offers professional instruction and state-of-the-art Scuba pro equipment
Victory Divers
Dive safaris are our specialty. We have well equipped live aboard. Join us, we know where to go, and we are good
Watercolors Diving Adventure
Learn to dive with Watercolors at any of the three branches on the White Beach, Boracay
White Blue Diving Service
Discover the underwater world through White Blue Diving Service; one of PADI certified diving resort in Boracay.
5. Pamper yourself
Mandala Spa
Unwind body and spirit at this top Spa. If you want to relax and pamper your body with variety of way to cleanse and relax your physical being, try for yourself the great service that they offer.
6. Go Shopping
On the White Beach, you can find things to purchase such as beachwear and T- shirts. The main market that is called Talipapa, also has different items with a range of beach wear fashion shops, specialty shops, and small-sized supermarkets. There is also a fruit and fish/meat department here 'D'Mall' is another market that has more variety than Talipapa, offering you a variety of beachwear, jewelry, antique furniture, lamps, and native woodcarvings.
Two other recommended places for shopping include:
• A Loja Delicatessen that offers a range of gourmet food
• Tourist Center Boracay, which is a one-stop place for all services and businesses. In this place you can buy souvenirs and different things in which you can only buy in the island. It reflects the diverse and rich culture of the Philippines.
7. Experience Nightlife
Spend the last hours of the day at any of Boracay's bars or discos. You can dance in the sand with a few brilliant fireflies. If this seems too rowdy for your taste, take a stroll in the beach by the moonlight.
Club Paraw
Feel the breeze while sitting on unique and revealing sets of mat and pillow on the white sand, watching the sunset or enjoy the new waves of music as you dance in the white sands together with your friend
8. Enjoy Star Gazing
There are plenty of rooms in Boracay where you can relax and spend your entire summer vacation, most of it have really great settings to view the heavenly body and be amazed with the vast of stars and glow of the moon in the evening. Be inspired with the beauty of the sunset with its blazing and flaming colors, before it is finally laid asleep.
9. Experience Parasailing
one famous and exhilarating activity in the island in which you will turn into a humanlike kite suspended hundreds of feet above the water, you will be launched and recovered by a small powerboat circling the sea. For all the thrill-seekers out there, never miss the opportunity to experience this fun filled activity.
10. Paraw or Sunset Sailing
one romantic activity especially for couple. Sailing along the crystal clear water of Boracay, while enjoying the view of the sunset.
11. Sunset Viewing
After the whole wild day of activities, sit in your most comfortable place and witness the magnificent view of the sun as it sets down and paves its way to the moon. One of the most wonderful masterpiece that can really remove your tiresome and will give you a relax feelings more than a massage can do.
12. Banana Boat Ride
Enjoy this thrilling ride with your friends. This Banana boat ride will carry you in the middle of the sea by means of a speedboat. This ride will surely give you a fantastic adventure in the sea. The banana boat can accommodate up to 5 persons, so try this one and enjoy!
13. Put Henna Tattoo
Tattoo is really hot in summer. Feel good to have tattoo that you can change to whatever design you want and remove afterwards. There are many stalls here in Boracay offering this service. Price ranges from 100.00 to 500.00 depending on the design and size.
Where to dine
Boracay is a place where you can enjoy not only its physical settings, the white beaches and great sceneries but also you will discover great tasting food and delicacies that will truly satisfy your taste. There are many great restaurants to Dine in. You can enjoy different food and cuisines in reasonable costs. There are four miles of beachfront restaurants in Boracay offering every kind of food you can imagine from Thai, Japanese, Chinese, Indian, Italian, Spanish, French, German, Korean, to the local Filipino dishes.
In this section we will give you some of the great places and restaurants in the island in which you can experience great tasting food you can’t imagine that it exists.
A LOJA Delicatessen was for many years the only Deli on the island. A Loja Deli, working hand in hand with Heidiland Deli, caters today more to the wholesale market, but offers also a nice quiet place to eat sausages, sandwiches and drink wine in a quiet garden, away from the crowded front beach area. Wholesale prices also apply to visitors who buy in bulk.
Aria Restaurant in D’ Mall offers delicious Italian food and best pizza in the island.
Bamboo Lounge is a Chinese restaurant located at the Bulabog Road in Boracay, serving fantastic Chinese food and offers chill out lounge. Open from 12 noon until 9 in the evening.
Phone: 288 3161
Blue Mango is located near station 3, Angol. Most of their specialties are mango inspired food and other excellent international favorites. It also offers a modern chilled out space. Open from 8 in the morning until 9 in the evening. Phone: 288 5170
Boracay Steakhouse is a place where you can taste the great tasting Steaks, salads and pasta perfectly prepared and unique to Boracay.
Cafe Breizh is located in White Beach Station 2, offers variety of great savory and sweet crepes. Open from 10 in the morning until 9 in the evening.
Phone: 288 6183
Cafe del Sol is located right in the heart of D’Mall, next to beach walk opposite from Italian Restaurant Aria and Café Del Sol. This restaurant is perfect place to enjoy after dinner or in-between meals. They serve fresh cakes and tarts depending on season with a cup of good coffee or cappuccino.
Cafe De Paris is a French Dining Restaurant, famous with their fine French dining offers lobster and wine cellar. It is located in White Beach, Station 2.
Openvfrom11am - 10pm.
Phone: 288 3233
Chez de Paris is a restaurant serving French and Asian Cuisine at its best.
Club Paraw Feel the breeze while sitting on unique and revealing sets of mat and pillow on the white sand, watching the sunset while dining.
Bom Bom Bar (near D 'Mall) is a native style beach bar which often has live music. It's a popular hang out for artists and musicians.
Cocoloco bar/restaurant near boat station 3, offers great Filipino and International cuisine. You will be captivated with the attractive decoration in a native manner best in an island setting.
Costal Rica Soup is located in D’Mall, opposite of Isla Baila. Open 24 hrs a day; they are specialized in delicious soups. Thai soups, Vietnamese soups, Chinese soups and other delicious Asian soups.
Crafts Coffee Shop is located in Main Road, D’Mall open from 9 am – 9 pm. They are serving Great sandwiches, baked potatoes, burgers and salads.
Crafts Department Store Mezzanine Café- serving the best all day breakfasts to satisfied your crave in eating substantial and mouth watering food in the morning.
Cyma is located in D’Mall Boracay, offers all traditional Greek favorites with an island twist and great grilled dishes.
Open from 10am - 09pm
D' Mall Plaza", often visited restaurant in the island of Boracay offers some of the best food on the island. Owner/Chef Jessica never fails to disappoint the taste of the customer.
English Bakery – near boat station 3, has several outlets for fresh baked goods and European breakfasts including a variety of sausages and rye bread. You also have a wide variety of menu to choose from like fresh sandwiches, omelet’s, and fresh fruit muesli made of fresh fruits with or without house made yoghurt as you like. You also find a variety of house made cakes, muffins, bread, etc.
HEIDILAND DELI next to the main plaza at the D'Mall Phase IV, it is a fully air-conditioned European style Deli, selling all kinds of Deli food as cheeses, cold cuts, salami, yoghurt, wines and much more. Famous are the reasonably priced sandwiches.
Hey Jude serves good pizza and bistro style food at "D' Mall". The beef kebabs (meat cooked with vegetables) are a must-try. Usually has a live DJ, and the music makes a nice change from the omnipresent Hip Hop and "R'n'B" played all over the island these days.
Hobbit House is another international restaurant located at the Plaza D’Mall, offers a variety of menu with live music. Open from 11 am until 9 pm.
Island Chicken is located at the Plaza, D’Mall open from 11 am to 9 pm. They serve local barbecued chicken and pork.
Phone: 288 4956
Kurt's restaurant and bar near station 3 offers a wide selection of good German and Filipino dishes.
La Nouva Capannina - 2 minutes from the tourist centre, offers a diverse gourmet menu with a free WiFi network if you travel with a laptop and make a minimum food order of 500 pesos.
Lemon Cafe (D' Mall). They serve a variety of breakfasts, lunches and light meals. The service and presentation is excellent.
Manana, near boat station 1, serves large portions of tasty Mexican food. Guacamole (sweetened mashed avocado) is one of the best desserts they have, but it is only available during avocado season. Open from 11 am to 9 pm.
Phone: 288 5405
Mandala Spa is located at Bantud Ma0noc Manoc, Boracay. This is a Vegetarian fine dining restaurant open from 11 am to 10 pm.
Mango Ray Restaurant - The restaurant with a unique exotic atmosphere
Nami is located in Diniwid, Boracay open from 11 am to 9 pm. It is a fine dining type of restaurant serving gourmet menu in breathtaking views that will truly inspired you to dine.
Phone: 288 6753
O'Banza is located in Station 3, Boracay open from 11 am to 11 pm. It is a Portuguese restaurant serving fantastic grills and seafood.
Phone: 288 5167
Ole a Spanish type of restaurant located in D’Mall. Open from 11 am to 11pm.
Prana Restaurant located at Mandala Spa’s Prana Restaurant, offers vegetarian cuisine goes way beyond a salad bar.
Real Coffee - near boat station 1, serves a variety of pancakes, sandwiches, omelets, salads, brownies and muffins, as well as freshly brewed coffee, with the attendant charms of the Italian/American mother daughter team, Lee & Nadine. Open from 8 am to 10 pm.
Phone: 288 5340
Red Coconut an international type of restaurant located in White Beach open from 11 am to 9 pm., near D’Mall. They are famous because of their seafood and grill on the beach.
Phone: 288 3507
Red Pirates Pub is a native style beach bar with a relaxed and friendly atmosphere. It's a good place to meet other travelers and chat, and sometimes there is a live tribal jam with bongo drums and native instruments.
Rumbas (in D' Mall) serve good steaks, pies and other English style dishes. You can even order curries, fish and chips and sausage sandwiches!
Smoke a popular cafe in the old D'mall which serves very good value Filipino cuisine, they even deliver! Close to station 1. Open from 11 am to 10 pm
Steak House is located in White Beach near D’Mall, open from 11 am to 10 pm. They offer the best steak in the island.
Phone: 288 6102
Sulu Thai is located in Boat station 3. They have a large selection of genuine Thai food freshly prepared for you to order. The red vegetable Thai curry is the must-try menu of Sulu Thai.
Superstore is located in D’Mall, main road entrance. Offer delicious deli sandwiches and salads. This is a great place to watch the sunset.
Thai food is a restaurant offers the healthiest and most spicy or best seasoned food not only in Boracay but all through the globe. Most of their food were seasoned with a large variety of different herbal seasoning and its truly spicy hot food with lots of fresh vegetables
Tom Tom restaurant is located in Puka Beach, Yapak, open from 11 am to 11 pm. This is a Native Filipino Restaurant serving great seafood and local cuisine.
Phone: 288 6703
True Food is located in D’Mall going to South. They offer genuine Indian and Sri Lankan specialties.
Phone: 288 6428
Upper Crust is located in Plaza, D’Mall open from 12 noon to 9 pm. It is an International restaurant known for its great sizzling plates.
Wahine a beach café located at Diniwid Beach. A wonderful native old Boracay style beach café offers great tasting and refreshing fruit shakes and nibbles. Open from 10 am to 6 pm.
What to wear
Boracay here in the Philippines is one of the best place to spend a summer vacation. Since Philippines is a tropical country and summer is approach from March to June, you might want to wear the lightest clothing possible because of the temperatures. Most of the people visiting Boracay wore swimsuits or bikinis, light colors and floral shorts, shirts and polo in the most fashionable way while enjoying the fresh and clear water or simply walking in the seashore. You may still wear light clothing during the following months July to October because these are the rainy months. You could carry an umbrella with you if the showers seem to start at any time.