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Boracay
Home » The Philippines » The Philippines - Short Itinerary » BoracayFamous for its long (four kilometers) beach of powdery white sand that squeaks when walked on, glorious sunsets and endless summer atmosphere, Boracay Island is the number two destination for travelers from abroad in the country after Cebu.
There is no airport on Boracay Island itself. To get there, you can use one of two airports located on nearby Panay Island. In both cases there is a 20 minutes boat trip from Caticlan pier to Boracay.
Caticlan airport is used by airplanes with up to 48 seats (Seair and Asian Spirit), due to its short runway. Only a 10 minutes land ride to Caticlan pier follows. Various morning and afternoon flights are available to choose from.
Kalibo airport is used by jumbo jets with up to 150 seats (Air Philippines, Cebu Pacific and Philippine Airlines). To reach Caticlan pier an additional one-and-a-half to two-hour ride is needed.
You can also take a 12-hour MBRS Lines ferry ride leaving Manila to Caticlan one Monday, Wednesday or Friday.
The shallow calm waters, the broad stretch of beaches and wide variety of accommodation makes Borocay the ideal location for a short holiday with children or to learn to Scuba dive.
Boracay might be considered a “commercialized” place by those nostalgic about the Boracay of days gone by. Admittedly, the growing number of foreigners living on the island has injected an international flavor into the local culture, but compared to the islands of Thailand, Bali and other popular destinations, Boracay is not overly-touristy.
Boracay’s differences with other Philippines islands is its laid-back atmosphere, the numerous international restaurants and a world-class golf course and nightlife. The two kinds of prevailing winds make it very suitable for various water sports.
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