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Touted as one of the Philippines’ premier tourist destination, Boracay is a tropical paradise located 1 km. northwest of Panay Island in the Visayas Region. It is about 7 km. long and 1 km. wide at its narrowest point. The island’s largest barangays are Manoc-manoc, Balabag, and Yapak.
It is under the administrative control of the Philippine Tourism Authority in coordination with the Provincial Government of Aklan.
It wasn’t until the 1970’s that tourism reached the island. Word of its pristine beauty was spread by European Backpackers until mainstream tourists started to take notice. In just a span of 10 years, the whole world, it seemed, discovered Boracay.
The once, nearly deserted stretch of beach became a fabulous vacation and leisure spot for upscale tourists from all over the world.
Five-star hotels and resorts soon sprouted along Boracay’s famous “White Beach”– A 4 km. stretch of beach, so called for the fine, sugary white sand along its coast, framed by clear blue waters around the island.
Yet despite its rapid growth and commercialism, Boracay has managed to preserve some of its beaches. A good example of this is Yapak Beach located at the back of the crowded White Beach.
There, it is still possible to walk on a deserted beach and enjoy peace and solitude. It is more popularly known as Puka Beach from the shell that is endemic to this part of the island.
Jewelry fashioned from these Puka shells enjoyed tremendous popularity in the 70’s when Hollywood personalities such as Elizabeth Taylor would mix and match them with her trademark diamonds.
Sadly, the unrestricted sale of these gleaming white shells that once littered the shores of Puka Beach has made it a rare and endangered species, however that adds to the rare beauty which brought these beautiful pearl like shells to fame and adds to the rustic charm of our pristine Puka beach.
Boracay Peak Season
All year round, the Island of Boracay is alive with various festivities and events for all types of tourists and partygoers. During peak seasons, Boracay is host to Metro Manila crowd, locals and foreign travelers.
January is one of the best times season in Boracay. Every second or third week of January, Boracay celebrates the Ati-Atihan Festival. A feast held in honor of the Santo Niño. It is the wildest among Philippine fiestas and considered as the Mother of All Philippine festivals.
Celebrants paint their faces with black soot and wear bright, outlandish costumes as they dance in revelry during the last three days of this two week-long festival. Catholics and non-Catholics alike observe this special day with processions, parades, dancing, and merrymaking.
The pounding of bass drums and rhythmic tinkling of metal and stone on bottles reverberate in the air during the celebration. Pulsating and monotonous, the music blasts a while then stops to wait for a response from others. Drums beat continuously. The parades are colorful and vibrant, much like the Mardi Gras carnival in Brazil and last for three days.
From January to February, the Annual Boracay International Funboard Cup (BIFC) takes center stage in Boracay. It is one of the biggest events in the Philippines attracting competitor and windsurfing enthusiast from all over the world.
This Windsurfing competition is open to local and foreign Windsurfers. It has become a very popular event, attracting a great deal of media attention both locally and abroad. It is held at the waters of Bolabog Beach, where the strong winds make for excellent windsurfing conditions. After the fun competition, spectators can enjoy from live music to beach parties.
Aside from the BIFC, the Fil-American Friendship Golf Cup also takes place in the month of January. Fil-American Expats and Pinoy Balikbayan Golf aficionados gather together to witness this event. BIFC bring out the top ranked players like, Arnold Palmer, Tom Daly, Greg Norman and Tiger Woods. Fairways and Bluewater Boracay Resort & Country Club is the Host for this event.
During the month of February, The Goma Golf Cup and the Corporate Golf Cup, and the International Paraw Cup Challenge are held.
On February 21 to 23 at the Fairways & Bluewater in the Exotic Boracay Island, Golf enthusiasts head down south for the much awaited Smart Zed Goma Cup. This years event will once again be participated by local celebrities, including today’s top 40 Pros and 30 Jungolfers. The annual tournament is the brainchild of TV personality Richard Gomez.
The summer months in Boracay are the months of March, April and May. The “Amihan” or the Northeast Monsoon produces strong winds. This is the peak season of Boracay and most festival and events center around the warm beach during this time – The Boracay Dive Olympics, Sand Lantern Contest, Boracay Invitational Golf Tournament , Beach soccer Cup, Triathlon , Boracay Food Festival and the Beach Reggae festival to name a few.
The Nestea Beach Volleyball—one of the country’s biggest summer event, also takes place here during the last week of April. Around 75 teams from different Colleges and Universities take part in the biggest summer event of Boracay Island. There are concerts, fashion shows and parties all throughout the vent which make it a more remarkable and memorable event in Boracay.
On the other hand, off-season months in Boracay are the months of June, July and September. The rates are at their cheapest during this time. During the second week of September, the Caddie Shack Tournament takes place.
The month of October is the beginning of the Peak season, which continues until summer. October also marks the launching of the many Boracay festival and events. Some of them are The Boracay International Beach Festival, Village Fiesta in Balabag and the Chairman’s Golf Cup. The CGC is also held at the Fairways and Bluewater Boracay Resort & Country Club.
During the Dry Season (December to July), the waters on White Beach is warm and calm. The opposite, Eastern side, forms the windward shore, with almost continuous onshore winds and protective reefs which provide an ideal environment for both amateur and professional Windsurfers.