Boracay Beaches

White Beach and Western Boracay Island

White Beach

This 4.8 kilometer stretch of fine, powdery white sand is what brought Boracay to the top of Philippine beach destinations and lured millions of visitors to this Visayan island paradise. White Beach is almost synonymous to Boracay Island. Ask most people to describe Boracay and they would probably start to describe White Beach.

This is the official island center where parties, people, resorts and even vendors come together. It is also where you will see the familiar sight of paraws sailing along the sunset. Read more about White Beach.

Diniwid Beach

If you want to be away from noise of pop music and hubbub that has overtaken White Beach, head to one of the hotels at Diniwid Beach, a 200-meter shoreline accessible from White Beach through the edge of a rocky cliff. It is perfect for those who want a more relaxing and quiet stay and is just a few minutes walk to all the going-ons at the center of the island.

Hotels in this area Nami Boracay Resort, Artista Boracay Beach Resort, Microtel Boracay Resort, Boracay Westcove Resort and Boracay Spider House Resort.

Balinghai Beach

Situated between cliffs which give it a rocky ambiance, this tiny secluded beach is accessible by 15 minute ride or a paraw. It would be considered crowded if 30 people are out. The only accomodation here is Baling Hai Beach Resort, which claims this beach.

Punta-Bunga Beach and

Next up from Baling Hai Beach, rest houses on hills, some of which may be rented out. This area is an environment that is home to a variety of rare wildlife and marine species.

Sprawling from the hills to the beach is Club Panoly Boracay Resort. The Panoly Resort claims it as their “private beach”.

Banyugan Beach

A short uphill climb from Punta-Bunga Beach, this tiny beach which is now being “claimed” as Shangri-La Hotel’s Boracay Resort & Spa’s private secluded beach.

Northern Boracay Island

Puka Beach

Named after puka shells that are typically found on this beach. These are said to be regarded as one of the finest in the world. 1,300 meters long, Puka Beach is the second longest beach in the island. It is relatively and make for a great getaway from the other crowded beaches of Boracay.

Eastern Boracay Island

Ilig-iligan Beach

Surprising that one can still find a relatively undeveloped beach front in this highly commercialized island. It is not frequented by people because of stronger waves and deeper waters.

To get there, you can hire a motorcycle for $5 to $10, depending on where you’re coming from.

There are no resorts there, only shabby shacks (mostly empty)—and though the sand is not as white as the famed Boracay beach, it is still powdery. -The Sojourner

Lapuz-lapuz Beach

Bulabog Beach

Bulabog is fine for windsurfing and kiteboarding during the Amihan Season (cool northeastern winds), which is usually between September through June.  Which explains why this beach is dominated by windsurfers and kiteboarders.

Lagutan Beach

A small beach South of Bulabog Beach, Lagutan Beach is not easily reachable by foot. This beach is backed by a seawall, and often disappears at high tides. A road connects the seawall area to the Main road, and Talubhan Beach to the south is reachable by foot. The Preserved Dead Forest is accessible from this beach.

Talubhan Beach

Small quiet beach with many coves. Chocoloco Bar and Paradise Bay are located here.

Tambisaan Beach and Docking Area

During the rainy months from July to October when the seas are rough, Tambisaan Docking Area serves as an alternative to Manoc-manoc Pier for tourists coming in by ferry boat from Caticlan. Tambisaan Beach is near one of the most popular dive spot in the Philippines, Crocodile Island.

Southern Boracay Island

Manoc-manoc Beach

After the Boat Stations 1, 2 and 3 in White Beach have been closed, Manoc-manoc Beach served as the drop off point for most tourists who come in from Caticlan. The pier at this beach is also used by bigger boats for unloading heavy cargoes and supplies.

Cagban Beach

Cagban which could mean “chest” or “cave”, is so called because people believed that treasure chests lie buried beneath the sand and earth in this area. It’s a quiet beach that is accessible via Cagban Road from the Main Road.