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Boracay Island, Philippines - South East Asia

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Boracay Island is famous of its 7 Km white powdery sand which never gets hot. You can have am.ssage on the beach while enjoying fresh fruit shakes. Go snorkeling and diving or join the different water sports. They can also visit the Bat cave, white or long beach, Puka beach, and Mt. Luho which you can enjoy the breath taking view of the island from above.

Boracay boasts of sparkling white beaches, and is becoming a very popular resort destination. However, its pristine beaches belie the murky waters that wash the shores. In fact water contamination was am.jor concern for a period of time. However, there has been a concerted effort at cleaning up and the spectacular coral reefs teeming with tropical fishes are once again safe for tourists. This is one of the best spots for sailing, wind surfing and snorkeling.

Located at 344 Km south of Manila, Boracay is an enchantingly beautiful island, in Panay province. Boracay, the little island paradise, is famous for its exceptional white sand beaches and pristine crystal blue waters. The world-famous White Beach has been rated as one of the finest tropical beaches in the world and is amongst the most popular tourist destinations in the Philippines. The 7 Km long Boracay Island has over 30 beaches and coves including the 4 Km long White Beach. The pristine and serene beaches of Boracay offer a perfect holiday retreat for beach lovers, honeymooners and adventure seekers.

Location

The famous Boracay Island is located in Panay province, about 345 Km south of Manila. The island is well connected by air from Manila and Cebu, the two most famous cities in the Philippines.

Prime Tourist Attractions

White Beach

A 4 kilometers long sugary white sand beach, it's among the finest beaches of the world. The combination of shallow blue waters and powdery beach, make it a perfect place to be in. Lazing, sunbathing and water sports are favorite pastime in Boracay.

Balinghai Beach

A beautiful small beach at the northern tip of the island, Balinghai is easily accessible from the famous White Beach through an exciting paraw (wooden sailboat) ride. The beach offers you a breathtaking view of sunset along with a wonderful sensation of being lost on a tropical island.

Boracay Rocks

Situated off the island's western coast, the Boracay Rocks are famous landmarks of the city. The Rock with their exposed tops hanging precariously over their recessed foundations, offer an amazing view to visitors.

Live Coral Beds

One of the famous tourist attractions of Boracay, the Live Coral Beds is situated at the southernmost tip of the White Beach. Known for its rich and diverse marine life, it has coral of diverse shapes, sizes and colors. At low tides, the coral shelf rises above water level, offering visitors am.morable view and great photo opportunities.

Other not to be missed tourist attraction at Boracay include the Bats Cave, Diniwid Beach, Dead Forest, Puka Beach and Mount Loho.

Tourist Activities

The scenic and beautiful Boracay offers an exciting range of water and beach sports ranging from swimming and snorkeling to scuba diving, windsurfing, kayaking, boardsailing, and boating. Boracay is a paradise for adventure seekers. The Island is ideal for activities like island hopping, hiking, trekking, caving, mountain biking, mountain climbing, biking, and horseback riding. The annual Paraw Regatta, an international sailboat race, at Boracay is not to be missed attraction.

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