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Boracay is tropical Island located approximately 315km (200 miles) 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 Destination s. The island is under the jurisdiction of the municipality of Malay in the province of Aklan . The most popular part of the Island is 4km-long "White Beach," sometimes called “long beach” by the locals. It is situated at the west side of the Island between the villages of Angol and Balabag. The water is shallow here, and its sand brighter and finer than most beaches in the Philippines. There are about 350 beach resorts with more than 2,000 rooms. There are accommodations of many types and price categories. Other Boracay beaches include Diniwid, Balinghai, Punta Bunga, Puka Shell, Ilig-iligan, Bulabog, Tulhaban, Tambisaan, Manoc-manoc, and Cagban. As recently as 1990, Boracay vacationers had to bring in their own drinking water and camp on the beach with only fire for light. Now, Boracay has electricity and piped water and has grown into an international tourist hub with dive sites, bars and restaurants, tattoo parlors, banks, a fire department, a hospital, and a police station. In the recent years, Boracay Island has been experiencing environmental issues related to waste water, zoning, over-population, pollution, and solid waste disposal. Steps are being taken by the government to address these issues. GEOGRAPHY Boracay Island, approximately 7km long (with the narrowest spot being nearly 1km wide), is located off the northwest corner of the island of Panay, and belongs to the Western Visayas island-group, or Region 6, of the Philippines. LANGUAGES/DIALECTS Other than Tagalog/Filipino and other local dialects, English is widely spoken in Boracay. Aklanon is predominantly spoken in Aklan Province (island of Panay), of which Boracay is part. CLIMATE March to June are the summer months in Boracay, with temperatures ranging from 28 to 38 degrees Celsius. November to February bring pleasant winds, cooler temperatures, and occasional rain showers. July to October are the wettest months. TRANSPORTATION Getting there By Plane From Manila’s domestic airport, take flights to Boracay either via Kalibo (45 minutes away) or via Caticlan (20 minutes by boat). From Kalibo airport, air-conditioned vans and buses for hire will take you to the Caticlan Jetty, where boats are stationed to take you to the island. The bus trip takes 90-120 minutes, and the boat ride, 20 minutes. Carriers from Manila to Caticlan:
Carriers from Manila to Kalibo: From Iloilo, there are air-conditioned vans and buses going to Kalibo or directly to Caticlan, where boats going to Boracay are stationed. From Cebu, Asian Spirit and Sea Air fly to Kalibo two times weekly. If you want a hassle-free transfer from the airports to jetty port to Boracay, book your accommodations prior to coming to Boracay. You may be approached by some people at the Kalibo and Caticlan airports trying to sell rooms to travelers without bookings. The best advice is to look elsewhere. If you have a prior booking, do not be swayed by people offering "cheaper" or "better" accommodations. Around the island On the island, most public transportation is by motorized Pedicab . Tricycles can also be rented. Other means of transportation include mountain bikes and motorbikes, which can be rented. Motorbikes along White Beach and most of the beach’s path are forbidden by law. EXTERNAL LINKS |
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